Garden Studio Sessions

Please park on Swanvale Road or Shelburne Road for the duration of your workshop. We are also a 5 minute walk from Penmere Station or Shelburne road bus stop. You'll find the gate to the garden studio on Boslowick Road - you can't miss it - it's painted up bright and cheery with a sign. I will send details of getting here in your booking confirmation.

Please inform me of any injuries or physical limitations that I need to be aware of to make sure your session is as safe and comfortable as possible. The studio is set up a few stairs, so unfortunately wheel chairs aren't able to get into the studio. We're working on a solution to this. We can turn lights off, keep it as quiet as possible and work with any of your needs if you rather lower stimulation environments, same with heating, seating and any other needs you require. I want to ensure your safety and comfort so encourage you to contact me (hello@ameliakfulton.com) so I can work with you to make your session perfect.

Please wear clothing you don't mind getting a little muddy! For the most part, clay and glaze washes out easily but it's best not to wear anything too precious. Please be mindful of jewellery and watches - they don't go well with the pottery wheel and water. It helps to have short fingernails and to tie long hair back too. I have aprons for you to use, or you're welcome to bring your own. I also have gloves you can use during glazing if you prefer.

I'll go through all the details of the process with you when you get here, but essentially pots get made, they need to dry for about a week, then they go through their first firing. After this firing, I will reach out to you to organise glazing. If you'd like to glaze them, then book into a session and from there they get one more firing. Sometimes the whole process can take weeks so please keep this in mind if you're thinking of gifting your work or need your pots for a specific date. Ceramics is a slow business and there's no rushing drying without risk. I use stoneware in the studio. If you would like to bring your own stoneware glaze, please check with me first.

You're welcome to bring your dog if it is friendly with other dogs - I have a greyhound who may come and visit us while we work. If you have allergies or any issues with dogs just let me know and Ernie can be kept away from the studio.

The space is not suitable for small children, please refrain from bringing kids. You're also going to not have a lot of hands-free time! If you have a child 8 years or older, please enquire with me via email (hello@ameliakfulton.com) as to whether or not the sessions are appropriate for them to book onto.