FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: COURSES
I am new to ceramics. is A COURSE something for me?
Yes, we welcome ceramicists of all levels. You don’t need any prior knowledge or diplomas. Just start with one of our beginner courses, and you will have a basis from which to work. Just bring some enthusiasm and patience!
Do i need to follow a course before becoming a member?
Kind of. Working in a communal studio requires a certain level of skills and autonomy. For wheel throwing we advice new member to have at least followed an 8 class course before taking place behind the wheel. (This does not have to be a course at studio Pansa.) If you follow a course at our studio and want to be a member at the same time, that is of possible (*if we have member spots available).
When you become a member for the first time or haven’t used the studio and its facilities for at least a year (*free for former members) you have to book an Introduction and a mentor will show you how the studio operates and answer any question you might have. After this your studio time is yours to use how you please. (*How to book a time slot is explained after becoming a member)
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING for a class?
For workshops and courses, you just need to wear some comfortable clothing that can get dirty (don’t worry, clay usually washes out quite easily). The rest is all provided for: clay, tools and aprons. If any other things are needed, this will be mentioned in the course description. Since the corona regulations are in place, we also require you to bring a face mask, to be worn throughout your stay in the studio.
Why can’t i book my course of choice?
Our courses fill up pretty quickly, so it is probably fully booked! But not to worry. Next month, we will put new courses online, so you will have another chance. Sign up for our newsletter in the meantime, so you will receive the announcement of new dates before they appear online!
Can I pre-register for the next course?
To keep things fair, we announce new course dates at the same time for everyone. We do not take reservations for courses that have not been announced yet.
Why is there a 1-day workshop for handbuilding, but not for wheel throwing?
Learning to throw on the wheel is a process that takes a lot of time and practice. We want to honour this by teaching you in the right way, over the course of several weeks. Your first pots will fail, and even the successful ones will need to dry before you can trim them, fire them, glaze them, and fire them again. There is attention for throwing in the 4 week intro course, but in order to learn properly, we highly recommend doing a longer course.
What happens when i miss a class?
Missed classes can’t be rolled forward. Most of our courses get sold out. This means we cannot let you participate in another running course if you missed a class. It is important to have guidance during your course so it is not possible to catch up on a missed class independently. Did you miss a glazing class? Make sure to sign up for one of our glazing workshops. You can find our current workshop / courses schedule here.
WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY ON COURSES?
When you cancel a minimum of 1 week (7 days) before the start of a course or workshop you will receive 100% of the course or workshop value as a voucher to be used for any Studio Pansa service or product.
When you cancel between 7 days and 48 hours before the start of a course or workshop you will receive 50% of the value as a voucher to be used for any Studio Pansa service or product.
Any cancellations less than 48 hours in advance of the start of a course or workshop will not be compensated. However, it is always possible for you to offer us a substitute participant and change the registration name.
*An administration fee of 25 euro will be charged for all cancellations taking place less than 7 days in advance of the start of a course or workshop.
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