Frequently Asked Questions
Can we take home a finished piece after one session?
No. Ceramics is a process orientated craft, and as each piece needs to be bisque fired and glaze fired it is not possible to have a finished piece after one 3 hour session.
The process for each varies, hand building takes a minimum of two sessions to achieve a finished product and on the pottery wheel you will need a minimum of three.
The extra step in the wheel work process allows for one session to throw one or more pots on the wheel with a separate session needed to turn a foot on this work once it is leather hard.
Once an vessel is created it will need to dry on the rack for approx. 10 days. After the piece will be bisque fired to 1020 C. This firing is included to all students for work made in the studio only.
The next step is to book in with your bisque fired items for a glaze session to achieve the final product.
I want to book in with a bunch of friends, how do we do this?
Clay play with friends is always more enjoyable! However, each person attending a class, will need to create their own individual account on our site, and book in for their own session. To be clear, one individual can not book in for more than one person. Purchasing two classes under
one name allows that person two different sessions, not two spots in one session.
Can my buddy and I split a pack of classes between us?
Unfortunately not. All class packs are designed to be put on an individuals account, and cannot be split up between different people. Each individual must create their own booking profile in which they agree to our terms and conditions.
This is a limitation of our external booking app and cannot be helped.
Can I come have a look at the studio before booking in a class?
Of course! We would love you to! Our studio, cafe and shop is open to the public at all times during our opening hours from 9.00 am to 9pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and Friday and Saturday from 10.00am till 4 pm.
Can I bring children to the studio and book them in for classes?
Of course! We would love you to! We have special workshop organize for the children, but advance booking is needed.
Will you call me when my piece is ready?
Definitely!
How long will you keep my work?
We have very strict ONE MONTH STORAGE POLICY at The Ceramic House.
Unfortunately it is a must to keep our studio organised, and we will discard work if left uncollected.
Please note: it is the students responsibility to be aware of storage times and the studio cycle. This includes work at different stages;
Thrown work (waiting to have a foot trimmed)
Bisque Work (out of the first firing and waiting to be glazed)
Glazed Work (All ready to take home to treasure! Why would you want to wait one second longer?)
Please note: it is the students responsibility to be aware of storage times and the studio cycle.
Can I switch between wheel work and hand building?
Sure, we encourage you to try both approaches to this exciting craft.