FAQs
Ask questionWho is this course for?
This course will suit beginners looking for an introduction to working with clay, or those who have worked with clay before and would like a simple refresher. Participants will learn the basics required to make simple forms.
What should I wear/bring?
Wear comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting messy. We have aprons for all.
What to expect?
I run a small pottery from my home in Ballyvaughan which is located in the west of Ireland. I am a potter and all the skills you will be taught will be done on the potter’s wheel, class sizes are small full occupancy is 4 so one on one tuition is guaranteed. Lunch will be provided generally a soup and salad, tea and coffee will also be served. Please do let me know if you have allergies. We will eat in the gallery or the house depending on time of year. Class starts at 10am and runs till 4ish, if you would like to spend more time in the pottery after 4 to practice the skills that I have taught you please feel free.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you are unable to attend the course, I will make a full refund if notified up to 7 days before the course begins. Any cancellations made after this 50% of the fee will be taken and 50% will be returned.
What is included in the price?
Materials and firing of work, 4 pots can be kept from the workshop. Lunch, tea and coffee.
How to get here?
My address is Ballyconrey, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare. Eire code H91VRH6. The pottery is located on the Doolin/ Fanore road, it’s roughly 1 km from Monks pub in the village heading in the direction of Fanore. Look out for the purple signs on your left hand side and ignore the beautiful view on your right as you might miss me!
Payment?
Payment can be made via banking on line into a credit union account details are below and the cost is €120
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Payment can also be made into a PayPal account just put in my email address jackiemaurerceramics@gmail.com. PayPal take a percentage so the cost would work out at €124
Courses have to be paid in full on date of booking and the terms and conditions of cancellation are stated above. Your place is only secured once payment is received.
Jackie Maurer –
I enjoyed your workshop so much! Everything was perfect that day, the company of the other potters, the setting, the lovely lunch, being surrounded by your work, and getting to work with the lovely clay. It was truly one of the highlights of my year in the Burren. I can’t thank you enough. Best Regards, Rhonda
Jenny –
Amazing day with Jackie, one of the best experiences I’ve had in ages and the food was equisite!! Definitely be back again!
Nichelle –
Thank you for Saturday – I totally enjoyed the day and the fabulous simple and delectable lunch! ( a glass of dry white would have made it perfect but maybe not for points on my licence if I were stopped ! 🙄😁) and the lovely view ! Not of David, the foreshore and sea.
Lorraine –
Jackie you’re an amazing potter, teacher and hostess.
I thank you deeply for great experience in your studio- challenging and rewarding
I learned loads, had good fun and have a whole new sense of awe and respect for your craft. As for your location and nourishing lunch – only gorgeous
Catherine Sides –
Thanks for such an interesting and enlightening experience Jackie..
Great to given such insight and understanding into the complete process of ceramics from start to finish. Not to mention the wonderful home grown food so beautifully served in your own work.
Your passion for ceramics and sustainable living is contagious. A truly enjoyable day. All this in a beautiful setting.
A day to remember.
Catherine
Helen Colfer –
I had so much fun learning how to use the pottery wheel. Jackie is an amazing teacher and her love of the craft is inspiring. Jackie’s studio is relaxing and the food she cooked for us was delicious! I would highly recommend doing this day! Thank you Jackie.
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Nadine Walsh –
Thanks Jackie I really enjoyed your class so much fun and what a treat with a fabulous homemade lunch looking forward to taking another class again in the future…
Aisling Sammon –
Loved every minute of it! Such an enjoyable experience. What a treat to arrive to such a beautiful setting, to learn and work with your hands, to be guided individually, to be thought so many aspects of the craft. Amazing atmosphere and people to spend time with not to mention the scrumptious food! I had to ask to see Jackie’s artwork & was delighted to be able to bring home and share with my friends & family. Highly recommended for all, I went as an individual but would also recommend as a great idea for a family, group of friends also. Never stopped laughing! Thank you Jackie, what an amazing woman you are x
Tricia Mc Donnell –
My kids did a 4 hour workshop with Jackie and loved it. They got so much out of it and can’t wait to do another one.
Gill –
Thank you for an amazing workshop Jackie. A fab day from the beautiful burren setting, learning to throw/work with clay to the yumm organic dinner. We got stuck in and had plenty of laughs along the way – we really enjoyed it all & look forward to visiting again soon x
Therese –
Amazing day doing the throwing class with Jackie Maurer. Amazing teacher, potter and cook! I always had admiration for her skill and love for pottery but after doing this one day course I have even more admiration for her and all potters.. Would definitely recommend this course to anyone looking for a challenge and a day of laughs and making lovely pottery. Will most definitely be back again. Food was amazing also eating lunch looking out at the fab view across to Galway Bay Thank you Jackie for a lovely day xoxo 🌻🥰