pottery beginners classes

Pottery; it looks so easy and it seems so wonderful to do! Well, it isn't really easy, but you can learn it and it certainly is fun!

Hoeboer Pottery offers a structured lesson program, in which the basic skills of pottery are treated step by step. There is a lot of practice, both directly on the wheel and 'from the hump'. The finishing is also treated, that is to say finishing the bottom, the decoration and simple glazing.

Compact course beginners May/June

In the months of May and June, just before the summer holidays, we do a compact throwing course for beginners of 8 x 2.5 hours. This compact course includes the same teaching material as the regular course, but in 8 lessons of 2.5 hours instead of the usual 14 x 1.5 hours. This way we are ready before the summer holidays and you could possibly start the regular semi-advanced course in September.

level:
This is a beginner's course, no previous experience is required. At the end of the course you will be able to make, decorate and 'turn' bowls. You can progress to the 'semi-advanced' course.

when:
Lessons begin the week of May 8/12, 2023 and last eight lessons through June 27/30. On Monday, the last lesson is a week later, July 3, because there is no lesson on Pentecost. The complete range of courses can be found below on the registration form.

cost:
A beginners course costs €315. Tuition includes materials, glaze, tools and heating costs. A group normally consists of a maximum of ten students.

where:
The compact courses are given in our studio in 'De Hobbit', at Joseph Ledelstraat 52 in The Hague. Time and location of the course are clearly stated on the invoice.

registration:
For registration, please use the registration form below

We try to keep this form up to date, but it is possible that a chosen course is already full. If possible, enter alternative dates in 'comments'

missed classes:
Missed classes cannot be made up for. Before you register, consider whether you will be able to attend the classes on the chosen day and time. Are you going to miss more then one class? Consider joining us at a later moment, or choose another day and time.

beginners course, regular

level:
This is a beginner's course, no previous experience is required. At the end of the course you will be able to make, decorate and 'turn' bowls. You can progress to the 'semi-advanced' course.

when:
Courses start every six months in September and January. A beginners course consists of 14 lessons. There is no class for a week during the spring and autumn holidays. The complete range of courses can be found below on the registration form.

cost:
A beginners course costs €315. Tuition includes materials, glaze, tools and heating costs. A group normally consists of a maximum of ten students.

where:
We teach at two locations, which are about 250 meters apart. In 'De Hobbit', at Joseph Ledelstraat 52 in The Hague and in our original place at Suezkade 1. Time and location of the course are clearly stated on the invoice.

sign up:
For registration, please use the registration form below

We try to keep this form up-to-date, but it is possible that a chosen course is already full. Please tick several options, or provide alternative dates under 'remarks'. Classes begin the week of January 9-13, 2023.

missed classes:
Missed classes cannot be made up for. Before you register, consider whether you will be able to attend the classes on the chosen day and time. Are you going to miss more then one class? Consider joining us at a later moment, or choose another day and time. Will you miss the first lessons due to vacation? Then rather skip a course and join next time!

Summer week 2023
beginner/advanced

If you want to dive into pottery making, this summer week is ideal. You can get started every morning, five days in a row.
As an advanced you can delve into a subject under the supervision of a teacher. This can be your own learning goal, but the teacher can also suggest and develop a subject.
As a beginner you can become acquainted with the basics of pottery in a short time. You will be taught by an experienced teacher, but we do not follow the strict curriculum of the regular beginners course. There will be a lot of time for trying, discovering and practicing.
(Note: At the end of this week you cannot automatically move on to the semi-advanced group in September. If that is what you want, take a look at the compact beginners course, or wait until September to enroll).

when:
Summer week A
10-14 July, Mon-Fri 9:30-13:00

Summer week B
17-21 July, Mon-Fri 9:30-13:00

cost:
€295,-. including materials and max. 2 kg of fired work.
A group normally consists of a maximum of ten students.

where:
The Hobbit, Joseph Ledelstraat 52 in Den Haag. Time and location of the course are clearly stated on the invoice.

registration:
for registration please use the form below.