Get Creative at The Makers Space
Our studio is a vibrant hub of learning, exploration, and hands-on creativity for all ages and abilities. From technical foundation courses and specialist workshops to playful pottery sessions, our programme is led by experienced members who are passionate about sharing their skills. For younger creatives, our popular Kids Clay Club runs three fun, structured sessions every Saturday, while our After School Club supports gifted young artists in developing their pottery skills to a more advanced level. Whether you’re new to clay or ready to refine your craft, there’s a place for you here.
Activities and Courses : What we offer
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Just for Fun
Pottery Activities
Pottery and Prosecco Workshops for adults of all abilities
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LEarn a Skill
Pottery Courses
Foundation Hand Building
Foundation Wheel Throwing
Foundation Glazing
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Inspiring
Kids Clay Club
Structured weekly program for 5 to 15 years
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Creative Challenge
After School Club
Wednesday and Thursday sessions for more advanced kids and youths
Pottery and Prosecco Workshops
Our pottery and prosecco workshops are designed to be a practical and fun way to experience pottery, to learn new techniques from an expert and to enjoy mindful time with family, friends or colleagues.
Here are some of the activities we offer :
Bowl and Mug
Handbuilding with Slabs
From Absolute Beginner
2 Hours / Min 2 people
€60pp
Includes:
✓
Tuition
✓
Clay Materials, Studio Glazes, Bisque Firing and Glaze Firing
✓
Use of Facilities and Tools
Oil/Wine Pourer
Pinching and Coiling
From Absolute Beginner
2 Hours / Min 2 people
€60pp
Includes:
✓
Tuition
✓
Clay Materials, Studio Glazes, Bisque Firing and Glaze Firing
✓
Use of Facilities and Tools
Small Vase
Coiling and Carving
From Absolute Beginner
2 Hours / Min 2 people
€70pp
Includes:
✓
Tuition
✓
Clay Materials, Studio Glazes, Bisque Firing and Glaze Firing
✓
Use of Facilities and Tools
Candleholders
Slab and Pinch
From Absolute Beginner
2 Hours / Min 2 people
€60pp
Includes:
✓
Tuition
✓
Clay Materials, Studio Glazes, Bisque Firing and Glaze Firing
✓
Use of Facilities and Tools
Chalcolithic Figurine
Sculpting
From Absolute Beginner
2 Hours / Min 2 people
€80pp
Includes:
✓
Tuition
✓
Clay Materials, Studio Glazes, Bisque Firing and Glaze Firing
✓
Use of Facilities and Tools
Pizza Platter
Coiling
From Absolute Beginner
2 Hours / Min 2 people
€70pp
Includes:
✓
Tuition
✓
Clay Materials, Studio Glazes, Bisque Firing and Glaze Firing
✓
Use of Facilities and Tools
Paint a Pot
Brush Glazing
From Absolute Beginner
From 1 Hour / Min 2 people
Select and decorate a bisque fired item from our range of locally made terracotta pieces – express yourself!
From €20pp
Includes:
✓
Tuition
✓
Selected Bisque Piece, Studio Glazes and Firing
✓
Use of Facilities and Tools
Water Etching
Water Etching
From Absolute Beginner
2 Hours / Min 2 people
Create intricate patterns and texture on pottery, adding a unique, tactile quality to the final piece
€80pp
Includes:
✓
Tuition
✓
Prepared Bone Dry Clay Materials, Materials, Firing
✓
Use of Facilities and Tools
Sgraffito
Scratch Etching
From Absolute Beginner
2 Hours / Min 2 people
Create detailed illustrative or graphic designs on pottery with tactile surface texture
€70pp
Includes:
✓
Tuition
✓
Prepared Leather-hard Clay Materials, Studio Slips, Firing
✓
Use of Facilities and Tools
We also offer bespoke activities for groups of at least 6, up to a maximum of 40 participants. Please contact us to discuss your ideas and requirements
Foundation Courses
Our courses are designed to teach you the basics of the chosen techniques to ensure you have a strong foundation level ability to work on your own projects.
Hand Building Foundation
Build a strong foundation in essential clay hand building techniques including Pinching, Kurinuki Yunomi, Coiling, Slab work and Moulding
On completion you will have a range of functional stoneware pieces that are microwave, dishwasher, oven and freezer safe.
Maximum 6 students per class
€350pp
Six Sessions (12 Hours) over 3 Weeks
€250pp
Sunday in the Studio (7 hours)
Includes:
✓
Tuition (12 Hours / 7 hours)
✓
Clay Materials, Studio Glazes, Bisque Firing and Glaze Firing
✓
Use of Facilities and Tools
Wheel Throwing Foundation
Under the watchful eye of your tutor, learn to prepare clay, Centre, Cone, Create Cylinders, Collar and Trim in our fully equipped, professional studio in Tala.
On completion you will have a range of stoneware shapes both functional and decorative, that are microwave, dishwasher, oven and freezer safe
Max 2 Students per class
€350pp
Six Sessions (12 Hours) over 3 weeks
€250pp
Sunday in the Studio (7 Hours)
Includes:
✓
Tuition (12 Hours / 7 Hours)
✓
Clay Materials, Studio Glazes, Bisque Firing and Glaze Firing
✓
Use of Facilities and Tools
Decorating and Glazing Foundation
Learn different decorating and glazing techniques to create different effects on prepared clay bodies – a useful course to do before you undertake glazing projects of your own
€70pp
Single session (3 Hours)
Includes:
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Tuition (3 Hours)
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Prepared Clay Bodies, Glazes and Glaze Firing
✓
Use of Facilities and Tools
Come and Play with Clay
Kids Clay Club
€20pp per 90 minute Session – All Inclusive
Have fun with new friends, develop fine motor skills, be creative, learn to make with your hands
✓ Saturdays
✓ three Groups
✓ Booking essential
Our Kids Clay Club operates every Saturday and is open to all abilities from 4 to 15 years old. Groups are kept small to ensure children receive age appropriate attention.
Group 1 : 9.00am to 10.30 am (Younger group 4 to 6 years old)
Group 2 : 11.00 to 12.30 pm (Beginners, mixed ages)
Group 3 : 1.00pm to 2.30pm (Experienced group, mixed ages)
The club works to a structured program through the year, with each month being a cycle of making and decorating. It is best for your child to join at the beginning of a monthly cycle to ensure they “fit” with the group.
Please note : Our Kids Clay Club is a popular activity with many members attending for 4 years and more. That means these groups are regularly over subscribed. If you are unable to commit to regular weekly attendance your child’s place may be re-allocated to the next child on our waiting list.
Inspiring future generations
After School Club
€20 per hour
Materials and Firing are additional charges
We have a limited number of places available in our After School Club for talented children who want to develop their pottery skills. Members of the club will be taught to throw pieces on the pottery wheel and will be encouraged to combine both throwing and hand building techniques in increasingly challenging projects.
Members must commit to a minimum of one hour per week for the duration of a school term
Spaces available on Wednesday and Thursday after 4pm
Please contact Lee-Anne (Tel 96894368) for further information