What payment methods do you accept
for booking deposits / gift vouchers?
You
can pay by cash, cheque, bank draft, postal order or by
Laser/Visa/Mastercard (over the phone) and by PayPal (on the Home page)- whatever is easier
for you.
***For security reasons please do not send your
laser or credit card details to me by email.***
Cheques, Bank Drafts or Postal Orders should be made payable to
"Michelle Maher".
All classes/workshops are payable in advance. Deposits are
non-refundable and 24 hours notice is required for cancellation.
Full
terms and conditions below.
Please
remember to confirm availability by email before paying your deposit by
PayPal.
How
do I
purchase a gift voucher ?
There are a
number of options available:
You can send me a
cheque for the appropriate amount
and I will post the
voucher to you or the recipient immediately (please email for
my
postal address). Be sure to email or call me before you
post the cheque so I know when to expect it. Cheques should
be
made payable to "Michelle Maher".
I also accept
Visa/Mastercard/Laser over the phone so you can
call me with the details and I will send the voucher to you same day.
Also,
if time is limited I can scan the voucher and email it
to
you
straight
away so that you have something to show the person on the day.
The original will also be posted to you or the
recipient
immediately.
You
can purchase a voucher on-line using PayPal, see below to
get started.
You
can also purchase a voucher fom my studio by prior arrangement, please
call me to arrange a time.
I accept, cash, cheque, laser, visa and mastercard at the
studio.
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Can I
purchase a voucher on-line?
Yes you can now purchase Gift Vouchers for Ceramic Forms
on-line using PayPal. This is a safe, totally secure
and quick way to make payments on-line. Just click
on drop down menu below to get started, it will
bring you to the PayPal site where you will be asked for your credit
card details etc. You do not have to register
with
PayPal to
make
a secure on-line transaction (simply click 'continue' in
the 'Dont have a PayPal account?' section). When
you are finished paying you will be
returned to this website. I will process the voucher same day
and post it to the shipping address you specify immediately.
If you
have any questions please don't hesitate to call or email me.
Don't forget if you want I can scan the voucher and email it
to you if time is limited.
There
is no charge for using PayPal on my website.
Vouchers are valid for one year from date of issue or longer by prior
arrangement.
If you
require a different value please contact me and I can send you a PayPal
invoice for any amount.
What does
the voucher look like?
It is professionally printed on good quality card in full
colour. Click here
to see a sample.
I received a gift of a voucher for classes/workshops which is now out
of date, what can I do?
If your voucher is out of date please contact me and I'm sure we will
be able to sort something out. If you lost the original
voucher I
can check my records and trace it for you.
I'm
a total beginner
and I've never
worked with clay before can I still join a class?
Absolutely, beginners are especially welcome. Because of the
small class size and the positive atmosphere in the classes you will be
surprised at what you can achieve in a short space of time.
Contrary to what you might believe you do not have to be
"creative" to do pottery or ceramics. All you need is a
willingness to learn and I will teach you the rest. If you
are
not convinced take a look at the Gallery of Students Work
on the Workshops page,
most of the pieces shown were made by total beginners.
Can I
join a
class at any time in the year?
Yes, provided there is a place available in the class, to
check availability please email or call me.
How do I
book a place on a course?
Email or call me to check if there is a place available, if
there
is I
will ask you to pay a booking deposit to secure your place.
€60 deposit for a 6
week
course
€45/€85 deposit for a one/two day
Workshop
€25/€50 deposit for corporate/private
bookings
€30 payment in full for an introductory class
Please note all deposits
are non-refundable and 24 hours notice is required for cancellation.
See below for payment methods.
How
much does a six week course cost?
The fee is €160 and includes all materials,
glazes, firing of the pieces and use of equipment and tools.
The
fee less any deposit paid is due at the first class. Please note
that classes run over 6 consecutive weeks. Full
details
on course content etc is on theWorkshops
page.
Do you
have throwing facilities for wheel based work?
No, we concentrate on hand building as a method of construction.
Do
the
classes follow school or V.E.C. term times?
No, classes are ongoing all year round. We don't start new
courses in September or January you can join a class at any time,
provided a
space is available.
I've
worked with clay before,
will the classes be advanced enough for me?
Yes, due to the small class size everyone works on individual projects
at
their own level and pace. The classes are tailored to
development your skills to whatever level you want to achieve.
Some of my students have studied Art or Ceramics at
University
level
and now attend the classes to enhance their 3-D skills in clay.
I
also take students through V.E.C. and F.A.S. funded projects
to
further their training.
I've
always
meant to do a
pottery course, but I'm still not sure if I'll like it, can I try a
class before committing to a 6 week course?
Yes, I offer a 2 hour introductory class for € 30.
You
can come along and have a look at the studio, meet some other students
and
try your hand at making a simple piece. The majority of
people who try the introductory class end up starting a 6 week course,
although this is up to you.
I
can't commit to an evening
class, do you run Weekend Workshops?
Yes, I run one or two day workshops on an ongoing basis as well.
Details of forthcoming events are on the Workshops
page of
this
website.
I recommend that you email or call me to register your
interest
in
workshops as they are proving to be very popular. If you
email me
your mobile number I will then contact you when the next workshop is
booking.
How
often do Weekend Workshops run?
I run workshops on a Saturday and/or Sunday once a month, all year
round. I announce the dates for the workshop a few weeks
before
hand. If you wish to be contacted about workshops please
email or
text me your mobile phone number and you will be contacted every month
with the dates and details of the next workshop. If you wish
to
have your number removed from the list at any time just email me and
let me know. Please note workshops are very popular so let me
know asap if you wish to attend (a deposit is required to secure a
place).
Do I
need to bring anything with
me to the classes?
No, I provide all tools and materials. However, it is a good
idea to wear an old shirt or apron to protect your clothes.
Are
there any Terms and Conditions I need to know before coming to a class
or workshop?
Yes there are a few, otherwise it
would
make the planning of the workshops/classes impossible. So
here they are
:
Weekly classes run in blocks of 6 consecutive weeks, but
you can miss
one class in a block without penalty, so in other words take 7 weeks to
do 6 classes.
If something comes up one week and you
wish to come on a different night other
than
your regular one, this is only possible if there is room in the other
class, please text me to check availability. But I can
usually
accommodate people.
Otherwise if you miss a class you lose
it.
All deposits are non-refundable.
24 hours notice is
required for cancellations of a workshop/new block of classes, if less
notice is given payment in full is due.
If you "No Show" for
a
class you lose the class, please remember to text me when you can't
make a class.
You need to collect your pieces from the studio after they
are fired. Due to a lack of storage space,
uncollected work
will be disposed of after 3 months.
Many thanks.
Is
the studio accessible by bus?
Yes, on the 37 bus from Dublin City Centre.
The journey takes about 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
I will send further details after you book your class.
Always check I am available before travelling.
How
far is the studio from City Centre?
My studio is about 7 miles from the city centre and is easily
accessible by bus, train, taxi or car.
Is the studio
easy to find?
Yes
it
is, after you book a place on a course I will send you full directions
by email. Always check I am available before travelling.
If
you have any further
questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Full details
on
all classes are on the Workshops/Classes
page.
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