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Geraldine Francis Ceramics

Contact name: Geraldine Francis
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(45)
over 5 years
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Maker's bio

Geraldine Francis is a ceramacist who runs tutored classes at The Mind Tree Cafe Rowde Near Devizes. She has many years of experience in teaching ceramics and works from the studio as well as in the community, bringing the opportunity to work in clay to many people. From those in care homes to children's nurseries, Geraldine delivers ceramics and pottery sessions to suit all ages and abilities and offers tuition in all aspects of working in clay including sculpture and throwing on the wheel. Geraldine is from a fine art ceramics background and her own work is on display in the studio and includes thrown work as well as sculpture and tiles. The studio venue is easily accessible. If your group needs more room then there is a beautiful studio room which can be hired at The Mind Tree Cafe, There is easy access for wheelchair users.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Saturday afternoon pottery sessions for Teenagers
1½ hours
Next date: 31st Jan 2026
4 places left
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"Find Your Inner Potter" ceramics and pottery day with Geraldine Francis
5 hours
Next date: 18th Jan 2026
6 places left
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Ceramic Sculpture Master Class
6 hours
Next date: 7th Mar 2026
4 places left
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Half Day Pottery workshop with Geraldine Francis
3 hours
Next date: 22nd Feb 2026
6 places left
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Pottery classes for All , weekly class Mondays
5 weeks
Next date: 2nd Mar 2026
4 places left
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Pottery Classes for All, Fridays
5 weeks
Next date: 27th Feb 2026
4 places left
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Saturday morning Pottery sessions for children 6 to 12yrs
1½ hours
Next date: 22nd Jan 2026
5 places left
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Throwing on the wheel for couples
1½ hours
Next date: 18th Jan 2026
4 places left
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Encaustic tiles
2 hours
Next date: 16th May 2026
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Group pottery session for up to 12
1½ hours
Next date: 18th Jan 2026
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Home-ed Pottery and Arts Award
1¼ hours
Next date: 22nd Jan 2026
1 place left
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Introduction to Glazes, glazing and surface decoration 2 day course
6 hours
Next date: 7th Feb 2026
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Introduction to throwing on the potter's wheel
3 hours
Next date: 18th Jan 2026
3 places left
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Pottery & Ceramics Ad hoc sessions, Learn when you want
1 hour
Next date: 18th Jan 2026
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Stoneware and porcelain sculptural ceramics
1 item left
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Throwing on the potter's wheel - 1:1 tutorial
1 hour
Next date: 18th Jan 2026

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
13 Jan 26'

Gill Sharpe reviewed: Pottery classes for All , weekly class Mondays

"Geraldine was welcoming, friendly, very helpful and supportive. I am looking forward to the next few weeks where I hope at the very least to make something that looks like it should. "

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Hi Gill, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your experience of the class. I look forward to you developing your skills over the next few weeks. Geri"

13 Jan 26'

Doreen Lewis reviewed: Pottery classes for All , weekly class Mondays

"Great start to the course. Geraldine was exceptionally patient and helpful. I would recommend this course without hesitation "

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Hi Doreen, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. I look forward to seeing your projects come to fruition over the next few weeks. Best wishes Geri"

30 Dec 25'

Jaxom reviewed: Introduction to throwing on the potter's wheel

"We felt really comfortable and welcomed with this course. She was very knowledgeable and could help with any mistakes we made. Really good value for money. Would definitely go back"

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Hi Jaxsom, So pleased you enjoyed your experience. Your work has been trimmed and is frying out ready for firing. Well done to you both. Best wishes Geri"

2 Nov 25'

Paul Burden reviewed: Throwing on the wheel for couples

"Such a great course. Geri was so helpful and knowledgeable made the whole experience really enjoyable 😁"

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for your review. So pleased you enjoyed the session. I will be in touch shortly to let you know when you can collect your pots after firing and glazing. Well done to you both. Geri"