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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: How do I get to the venue?
There is no public transport to the venue, but if you don’t have a car we will try and see if participants can lift-share, or you can get a train to nearby Cooksbridge (2.5 miles away) or Lewes station (5 miles away) and get a taxi to the wood.
Q: What should I wear?
The workshop takes place in a woodland, so please dress appropriately for the weather. We have a shelter to sit under, but it is not enclosed, so bring waterproofs/ warm clothes if needs be. Wearing closed-toe shoes is also very important to keep you safe. You will smell like a bonfire by the end of the day, so please don’t wear your best clothes!
Q: Is the site accessible?
The site is a short (2-minute) walk from the car park on uneven ground. If you walk slowly, or with a walking aid, you should be fine, but check with us first. Please bear in mind that we will expect you to be on your feet or sitting on a bar stool for much of the day. If you use a wheelchair then please get in touch about your specific needs. There might be something we can work out.
Q: What facilities are there on site?
There is a composting loo 20m away from the shelter and running water at the shelter where you can wash your hands. There is electricity, but not many power points and we need one for our kettle, so use of charging points is only for an emergency.
Q: What happens if the weather's bad?
We have a shelter to be under if it rains, but please bring waterproofs as you will be walking outside a bit. If it's very windy or stormy it wouldn't be safe to run the workshop, so in that case we would have to cancel (with full refund) or reschedule your booking.
Q: Is raku safe?
It’s safe for you, yes! There are some risks associated with raku firing, but that’s why we’ll be operating the burner for the kiln and taking the pieces out of the kiln. You’ll do everything else though! Sometimes we will be expecting you to work around fire, but if you don’t touch the flames or the red-hot bits you should be ok! We will give a full health and safety briefing and provide the safety equipment you need.
Q: Can I bring my own piece(s) to fire?
Yes, but it needs to be made from a specific clay and be a specific size, so please do get in touch and don’t just turn up with pottery without saying anything to us beforehand.
Q: Can I do the thing with horse hair? Or lay on some feathers or seaweed or something?
Not at the moment. That stuff is called “naked raku”. You do it on bare clay. We use glazes which we’ve developed ourselves instead. We know naked raku is interesting, and we’re considering doing it in future, but for the moment we’re only doing glazed stuff.
Q: What ages is this class suitable for?
A: Adults & 12+ years. An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 30 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 5 hours, £130 per guest
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arrow_right_alt arrow_downward- Welcome tea, coffee and biscuits (available all day)
- Introduction to raku and a brief health and safety talk
- Design, glaze and prepare your pieces
- Kiln goes on, and pots come out at 1010°C
- Develop the glazes by adding sawdust and newspaper and letting them burn
- Quench and scrub your pots and watch the colours emerge
- Enjoy your bring-your-own picnic whenever suits you
- Relax and take in the beautiful woodland setting
- Admire and show off your incredible artwork
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What you'll get
A raku-glazed pot and tile to take home the same day. Tea, coffee, and biscuits all day. A relaxing and memorable day spent in beautiful surroundings.
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Knowledge required
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners, and we provide everything you need (including all safety equipment).
What to bring
A packed lunch.
Suitable for
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.
FAQ
How do I get to the venue?
There is no public transport to the venue, but if you don’t have a car we will try and see if participants can lift-share, or you can get a train to nearby Cooksbridge (2.5 miles away) or Lewes station (5 miles away) and get a taxi to the wood.
What should I wear?
The workshop takes place in a woodland, so please dress appropriately for the weather. We have a shelter to sit under, but it is not enclosed, so bring waterproofs/ warm clothes if needs be.
Wearing closed-toe shoes is also very important to keep you safe. You will smell like a bonfire by the end of the day, so please don’t wear your best clothes!
Is the site accessible?
The site is a short (2-minute) walk from the car park on uneven ground. If you walk slowly, or with a walking aid, you should be fine, but check with us first.
Please bear in mind that we will expect you to be on your feet or sitting on a bar stool for much of the day. If you use a wheelchair then please get in touch about your specific needs. There might be something we can work out.
What facilities are there on site?
There is a composting loo 20m away from the shelter and running water at the shelter where you can wash your hands. There is electricity, but not many power points and we need one for our kettle, so use of charging points is only for an emergency.
What happens if the weather's bad?
We have a shelter to be under if it rains, but please bring waterproofs as you will be walking outside a bit.
If it's very windy or stormy it wouldn't be safe to run the workshop, so in that case we would have to cancel (with full refund) or reschedule your booking.
Is raku safe?
It’s safe for you, yes! There are some risks associated with raku firing, but that’s why we’ll be operating the burner for the kiln and taking the pieces out of the kiln. You’ll do everything else though!
Sometimes we will be expecting you to work around fire, but if you don’t touch the flames or the red-hot bits you should be ok!
We will give a full health and safety briefing and provide the safety equipment you need.
Can I bring my own piece(s) to fire?
Yes, but it needs to be made from a specific clay and be a specific size, so please do get in touch and don’t just turn up with pottery without saying anything to us beforehand.
Can I do the thing with horse hair? Or lay on some feathers or seaweed or something?
Not at the moment. That stuff is called “naked raku”. You do it on bare clay. We use glazes which we’ve developed ourselves instead. We know naked raku is interesting, and we’re considering doing it in future, but for the moment we’re only doing glazed stuff.
Location
Knowlands Farm & Granary, Unnamed Road, Lewes
There is no public transport to the venue, but if you don’t have a car we will try and see if participants can lift-share, or you can get a train to nearby Cooksbridge (2.5 miles away) or Lewes station (5 miles away) and get a taxi to the wood.
Your teacher
Hot Fox Pottery is run by Alice and Tom Fox from our studio in Brighton.We love introducing people to pottery, and our workshops are creative, relaxing and fun. There is so much you can do with clay, and everyone at our pottery classes comes away feeling proud of the lovely things they have made.Pottery is a wonderfully tactile craft, and people who come to our sessions often describe the experience as therapeutic, surprising themselves with what they can do, even as a total beginner. We have lots of experience of running workshops for large groups, parties and team-bonding, and can also bring our mobile studio to you!We use high-end stoneware materials and beautiful glazes, and the pots you make will be things you can use for years to come.
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