Workshops

***I am currently on maternity leave, with classes resuming late Autumn 2023***

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Working with clay provides a wonderfully tactile experience, aiding in relaxation and offering escapism by occupying the brain with something creative.

Becoming fully immersed by the repetitive, almost meditative, methods of forming the clay, my students have often lost hours! Emerging calmer and incredibly proud of what they have achieved.

My classes are held at my studio in Starbeck, Harrogate and I take a maximum of 6 people per class, to allow for plenty of 1-1 tuition. It also makes for a nice class size for chatting and socialising - some people becoming firm friends outside of classes!

N.B. I teach handbuilding only. If you would like to learn how to throw on the wheel, please get in touch with local potter Gill Owen.

Online Courses

Courses available under 2 packages to suit different needs, click the course title below for more info.

PLASTER MOULDS AND PRESS MOULDING

Solo Learner

- This would suit someone who has access to studio space and a kiln.

- A package of online demo videos, for you to work through in your own time, covering everything we will learn on the course.

- Access to the Clay Class student group on Facebook: share progress, connect with others and ask questions.

"Thank you again for this fantastic online course.

It has been really useful and very inspiring

- if only there were more hours in the day!!"

Karen, Solo Learner

Guided Learner

- This would suit someone who has access to studio space and a kiln.

- A package of online demo videos covering everything we will learn on the course.

- Weekly 1-1 video tutorials with me, to guide you through the course. (If you don't feel comfortable with video we can chat via email instead.)

- Access to the Clay Class student group on Facebook: share progress, connect with others and ask questions.

"I am fast approaching the end of a Guided Learner online course with Anna.

She is such a relaxed and very proficient tutor, the time has just flown by.

Videos are easy to follow with everything explained step by step and the inclusive tutorials are the icing on the cake!

These one-to-one sessions allow Anna to guide and suggest methods of working, no question is "too simple" and Anna's genuine enthusiasm makes learning easy and pleasant."

David, Guided Learner

Local Learner

- For local students without studio/kiln access.

You must be able to pick up materials & drop off work at my studio in Harrogate.

- A package of online demo videos covering everything we will learn on the course.

- Weekly 1-1 video tutorials with me, to guide you through the course. (If you don't feel comfortable with video we can chat via email instead.)

- Access to the Clay Class student group on Facebook: share progress, connect with others and ask questions.

"Having thoroughly enjoyed Anna's courses, I was so relieved they could continue online. Playing with clay, experimenting & producing finished, glazed pieces is so restorative & satisfying - a wonderful antidote to these times!

Anna's accompanying demonstration videos are detailed, informative & fun and the individual, weekly Zoom tutorials allow plenty of time for questions & guidance.

There is also a lovely group feel with the class FB page for posting your progress, giving encouragement and sharing ideas.

I can't recommend Anna's wonderful courses highly enough."

Jess, Local Learner

Anna Whitehouse

Sculptural Ceramics

Workshops

Online Courses