CLASS & WORKSHOP terms and conditions
Please ensure you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before booking your workshop or course. By booking or attending a class you are deemed to have read, understood and accepted them.
Cancellations and rescheduling: We will do our best to reschedule your place if you cannot make the course/workshop which you have booked. Unfortunately we do not offer refunds for courses or workshops. You are allowed to donate your spot in a course/workshop to a friend or family member if unable to attend your course or class. We do not refund gift vouchers.
Clay usage and firing costs:
Taster sessions: All materials costs are included in the price of the session. Each attendee can choose up to three pieces to be glazed and fired at no extra charge.
4-week and 6-week courses: Materials and glazes are provided throughout the course. All firing included.
Collecting work: You will receive an email informing you when your pots are ready to be collected (normally 3-4 weeks after a Throwing Taster and 2-3 weeks after the final class on a course). From receiving this email you will have three months to collect your work during our collection times (stated in the email). If these times are unsuitable for you, we can arrange a different collection time for you. Any work not collected within three months will be discarded.
We cannot guarantee that all work will come out of the firings undamaged. It is not the responsibility of Brick Kiln Pottery to replace damaged work in the kilns.
Disabilities: If you have a disability please let us know before you arrive at the studio. We can accommodate many disabilities but it’s good to know in advance so that we can be fully prepared.
Unless stated otherwise, classes and courses are for adults only.
Health and Safety in the Pottery
The main hazard with pottery materials comes from breathing in the fine dust that is created by the clay making processes. This dry clay contains respirable crystalline silica or metal compounds which are hazardous. As well as silica, some glazes and colours contain a number of heavy metals that are potential toxic hazards.
In order to avoid creating or contributing to this dust hazard, good practice must always be followed. For your protection please follow the points below:
No eating or drinking in the pottery work area. Use designated areas if you would like to eat or drink.
Wipe spillages when they occur. NEVER leave spillages to dry out.
Always wipe with a wet sponge.
Clean the glaze area, wedging bench and sinks after use.
Clean wheels and hand building table after use.
If necessary, clean the wall behind your wheel with clean water.
Use a wet mop to remove spills or trodden in clay.
Please take care when using some pottery tools as they can be sharp.
Clean all tools and equipment after use and return them to their correct place.
Wear aprons or overalls at all times.
Sandals or open shoes should not be worn in the workshop.
Use the hooks provided for coats and bags. Do not leave bags on the floor as these could be a tripping hazard.
Wear masks when handling dry materials.
If you need to sand a piece, this must be done outside whilst wearing a mask.
DO NOT ENTER the kiln area. Kilns become very hot during firing and can burn you.
Our aim is to provide a happy and pleasant environment for our members and we expect that all the members respect this.
We reserve the right to suspend or cancel any membership if any of the above points are not respected.
We may at any time modify these Terms and Conditions. We will notify you of any changes by emailing you and/or by posting a notice at the studio. By continuing to use the services after changes to these Terms and Conditions are made and notified to you, you agree to be bound by such changes. Please review the Terms and Conditions carefully and make sure that you understand them. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you must not become a member of Brick Kiln Pottery.