Young Potters

We're Everyday, a creative community in the heart of Wigan.From printmaking to pottery, badge making to collage, we offer workshops, events and projects for people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their creativity.We also support schools in delivering cultural education, and offer professional development and paid opportunities for artists.We believe in making space for creativity in our community. Everyday.

Everyday

If you’re looking for a fun way to spend quality time with your little ones, join us for a pottery masterclass!

<h2>Do you k﻿now a young pottery enthusiast?  Join us for Young Potters and make your own Snowman and Snowdog in time for Christmas!</h2><p>The first in a new series of workshops, Young Potters provides children and their guardians with a high quality pottery class where you both learn the basics of pottery, from preparing the clay to sculpting, to finally glazing your fired pieces. The class will not only give both parent and child the chance to learn valuable new skills but to also spend time together in a supportive, welcoming environment. Whether you're a pottery novice or have experience, Young Potters is open to all ages and skill levels.</p><p></p><p>Our first Young Potters has a festive twist where we’ll be guiding you through how to create your very own Snowman and Snowdog, just in time for Christmas! </p><p></p><h3>What to Expect:</h3><p></p><ul><li>Explore your artistic side together</li></ul><ul><li>Hands-on experience with professional pottery equipment</li></ul><ul><li>Expert guidance from seasoned potters</li></ul><ul><li>Quality family time while crafting </li></ul><ul><li>Leave with a masterpiece you'll be proud of!</li></ul><h3></h3><h3>Workshop Dates:</h3><p>Young Potters will be split into <strong>2 sessions on 2 different dates</strong>, to provide time for drying and firing of your makes. <strong>You will need to be available for both dates </strong>to ensure you finish your pottery!</p><h3>Saturday 18th Nov - 10am - 12pm</h3><ul><li>How to prepare clay for sculpting</li><li>Pottery tools and their uses</li><li>How to make a pinch pot </li><li>How to attach clay shapes together to make your Snowman and Snowdog!</li></ul><h3>Saturday 9th December - 10am - 12pm</h3><li>How to use glazes effectively</li><ul><li>Painting your masterpieces!</li><li>Organising collection</li></ul><p><em>Each ticket admits one child and one adult. The £45 cost of one Young Potters ticket covers the materials and facilitation for both parent/guardian and child for two 2 hour pottery sessions. This includes the firing of your pottery pieces. The cost works out at just </em><strong><em>£11.25 per participant, per session</em></strong><em>.</em></p><p></p><h3>PLEASE NOTE: </h3><p>Young Potters sessions are aimed at families with children aged up to 17 years old. <strong>Each ticket admits one child and one adult.</strong> Children must be supervised by their parent/guardian at all times.  Pottery can be messy, we will provide aprons but we recommend wearing clothing that you don't mind getting paint on! </p><h3></h3><h3>REFUND POLICY: </h3><p>If you find you cannot attend the event, please get in touch with us as soon as possible. We cannot offer refunds if you cancel within 48 hours of the event taking place. We cannot offer partial refunds if you can't attend the second session.</p><p></p><h3><em>PLEASE NOTE: </em></h3><p><em>In order to make our events financially sustainable, we do need 5 or more bookings for the workshop to go ahead. We will be in touch 24 hours before the start time in the event that we do need to cancel. On the rare occasion this does need to take place, you will receive a full refund.</em></p><h3></h3><h3>How to find us:</h3><p></p><p>Everyday is situated in The Old Courts (https://www.theoldcourts.com/) and the session will be held in the Community Room. Please come to entrance 4 and a member of staff will let you in a few minutes before the start time. Don’t worry if you are late! We will check the door periodically if any attendees are missing.</p><p></p><p>Public Transport: The Old Courts is a 5 minute walk (0.2 miles) from Wigan Bus Station, a 2 minute walk (0.1 miles) from Wigan Wallgate Railway Station and a 3 minute walk (0.2 miles) from Wigan North Western Railway Station.</p><p></p><p>Parking: There is room for cars to pick up and drop off just outside The Old Courts on Crawford Street. Parking on Crawford Street is free after 6.30pm and on Sundays.</p><p></p><p>Nearby car parks include The Grand Arcade (4 minute walk / 0.2 miles), Mona Street Car Park (4 minute walk / 0.2 miles) and Dorning Street Car Park (2 minute walk / 0.2 miles).</p><p></p><p>Blue badge holders are entitled to park on the single yellow line on Crawford Street during its times of operation for up to 3 hours without charge.</p><p></p><p>Accessibility: The Community Room at The Old Courts is fully wheelchair accessible with accessible toilet facilities. If you have any concerns requiring access needs, please email hello@everydaywigan.org.uk</p>

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