Studio Sessions
New At Stoker
Supported practice
2 hours of clay time. Your projects.
A teacher nearby when you need them.
Finished a course but not quite ready to go it alone?
Or maybe you know exactly what you're doing — you just want some dedicated studio time, access to the equipment and someone nearby for those inevitable “why is my clay doing THAT?” moments.
Studio Sessions are our new supported practice sessions for past students and potters with some previous experience.
Open Studio… with backup.
These relaxed 2-hour sessions give you the freedom to work independently on your own projects, while having an experienced Stoker teacher in the studio to offer guidance, troubleshoot problems and help you keep developing your skills.
WHEEL STUDIO
SESSIONS
Book yourself a wheel and spend two uninterrupted hours throwing.
Practice your centering. Work on pulling taller. Throw a set. Revisit a shape you've been struggling with. Or simply come in and get your hands back on the wheel.
A teacher will be present throughout the session to answer questions, offer guidance and help when things aren't quite going to plan.
HANDBUILDING STUDIO
SESSIONS
Bring an idea or simply come and play.
Use your two hours to work independently on a handbuilding project, practice techniques from a previous course or keep developing something you've already started.
Our teacher will be nearby to help with construction, technique, problem solving and those all-important “will this actually survive the kiln?” questions. Practice your centering. Work on pulling taller. Throw a set. Revisit a shape you've been struggling with. Or simply come in and get your hands back on some clay.
WHO ARE STUDIO SESSIONS FOR?
Studio Sessions are perfect if you:
Have completed a Stoker course or have previous pottery experience
Want more practice between courses
Aren't quite ready to work completely independently
Want access to the studio without committing to a membership
Have a particular technique you'd like to practice
Miss clay and need an excuse to get back into the studio
These are supported practice sessions rather than structured classes, so there is no set project or lesson plan.
You decide what you'd like to work on and we'll be there when you need us.
*If you’re not sure if this is right for you contact us to discuss your needs.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
2 hours of studio time
Use of studio tools and equipment
Your own wheel for Wheel Studio Sessions
Shared handbuilding workspace for Handbuilding Studio Sessions
An experienced teacher present throughout the session
Guidance and troubleshooting as you work
Use of studio clay and glazes
Firing can be charged separately depending on how you currently manage these at Stoker
SEPTEMBER STUDIO SESSIONS
Running for a limited time throughout September.
Come once. Come every week. Use them to keep practising between courses or simply book yourself a couple of hours to make something.
Less class. More clay. Just enough help.
Book your 2-hour session below.