Artist Potter - Richard Phethean - Pottery Tutor

 

Course Bookings  

INTENSIVE THROWING WEEKS FOR 2026/27

SPRING  2026 - Monday 13th to Friday 17th April- Now full, standby only

AUTUMN 2026 - Monday 7th to Friday 11th September - Places available

Price £795

 

WINTER 2027 - Monday 4th - Friday 8th January 2027 - Places available

SPRING 2027 - Monday 12th - Friday 16th April 2027 - Places available

Price TBC

 

SLIPWARE SUMMER SCHOOL  2026 - Saturday 4th to Saturday 11th July - Places available

Price £995

SLIPWARE SUMMER SCHOOL 2027 - Saturday 10 - 17th July 2027 - Places available

Price TBC

 

Email your booking to Caroline Streat, our new admin assistant at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Caroline is an experienced pottery student at the Tresabenn Studio, so will be able to answer any general questions you might have. Places will be held for 24 hour pending a BACS deposit payment, or via a Zettle payment voucher of 50%. Fee balances are due one month in advance of the course date.

ACCOMMODATION.  We generally prefer students to make their own arrangements for this, according to their circumstances, budget and method of transport to Lower Kenneggy, but if you are arriving here by train/coach, there is a traditional Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast a short walk from the studio where many students like to stay. Contact Verity at Newtown Farm, Germoe, Penzance, Cornwall TR20 9AQ. Tel: 07592 730158 0r 01736 761964 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

I am continuing to offer one free, or reduced price place to up to two 16-21 year olds on each of my Throwing and Slipware weeks and my Saturdays. Contact me on 07909 966789 for details.

 

 

 

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Accommodation: Students must make their own arrangements. Please ask for advice if you need help

 

Weekly Adult Classes 

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Summer Term 2026 sessions from week beginning Monday 20th April and week ending Friday 29th May 2026 . All classes are £27 for a three hour session, payable termly in one installment. 

NB PLACES ON WEEKLY CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO A WAITING LIST, PLEASE LOG YOUR INTEREST WITH ADMIN ASSISTANT CAROLINE STREAT ON:

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Mondays

Morning: General pottery class 10am - 1pm 

Evening: Begginers/Improvers pottery class 6-9pm 

Wednesdays: General pottery with throwing as the primary emphasis.

Morning: 9.30am am to 12.30pm. 

Afternoon: 2 to 5PM. 

Evening: 6 to 9pm. 

 

'LAST SATURDAY' TASTER DAYS

Usally held on the last Saturday of the month. 10am to 4pm £90, 10 to 1pm £50. Discounts for groups of four or more.

All materials, equipment and hot drinks included, but full day students must bring a packed lunch.

Upcoming date: 30th May

 

To Book or for further information contact Caroline Streat, our new admin assistant at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or ring/text Richard on 07909 966789 

Gift Vouchers

Personalised gift vouchers are available and redeemable for all classes and courses at The Tresabenn Studio.

If you paying for a course or making a part payment for a course using a gift voucher, even if the person buying the voucher has specified a date on which the recipient wishes to attend, it is essetial that you contact Caroline in person to reconfirm the course or session date specified, or select an alternative session or course. Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

Please see Terms and Conditions for the booking of the week-long courses.