missuscluck Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Hello everybody Not been on here for a while. Just thought of you wise Omleteers and wondered if you could give me any words of Omlet wisdom on the subject of Pottery. I had a conversation with a friend today and Im not sure how we got on the subject but he said he had a Kiln he was getting rid of and I could have it if it was any use I did go on a Pottery course a few years ago and really enjoyed it. I had a look at some equipment at the time but its rather expensive so gave up the idea as a bad job and now to be honest Im not really sure where to start. Does anyone on here 'Pot' or 'Potter' whatever the right word is??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 wow, what a fantastic gift i used to do pottery at evening class, it was great to get rid of frustration when you are working the clay you need to make sure you dont have any air holes, or it can explode and if it goes in the kiln, it must be totally dry or it might explode if you have a hobbycraft near you they sell clay and slip (the stuff you paint pictures on the clay with) and glaze (the stuff you cover the pot in to make it all shiny like ) dont put glaze on the bottom of the pot, or it might stick. why dont you go to an evening class for a half term and re-pick up your skills cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 ken and dreary have just joined a pottery class on corrie! Actually it's something i've always fancied doing, I did look for local courses a while ago but couldn't find any that didn't cost a fortune. Let me know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Oh. I'd love to have a go too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 Thankyou for the replies. Im struggling to find a course locally to me to brush up on my pottery. It would be a good idea to try and do another course. Ill have to keep a look out and see if perhaps one might come up in September. Going to try and source some library books and I have a few people to ask for advice. If Im succesfull in making anything Ill let you all know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 join 'freeconomy' and search for local people who are involved in pottery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 There is a pottery barn not far from me that does courses & trial days. http://www.thepottersbarn.f2s.com/ My sister got bought some gorgeous mugs from there as a wedding pressie. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 There is a forum member called 'Jill the potter' who is ....er, a potter if that is any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thankyou Emma. I dont know why I never thought of that. My Daughter had a pottery party there some years ago. I totaly forgot about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hello everybody Not been on here for a while. Just thought of you wise Omleteers and wondered if you could give me any words of Omlet wisdom on the subject of Pottery.I had a conversation with a friend today and Im not sure how we got on the subject but he said he had a Kiln he was getting rid of and I could have it if it was any use I did go on a Pottery course a few years ago and really enjoyed it. I had a look at some equipment at the time but its rather expensive so gave up the idea as a bad job and now to be honest Im not really sure where to start. Does anyone on here 'Pot' or 'Potter' whatever the right word is??? Hi I am a potter also. I teach pottery and a bit of art however pottery is my subject. I have my own studio. Just be warned like keeping hens pottery is also adictive. Good luck with your new hobby. And yes Jill potter on here also pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
