Pottery courses and holidays.

Ammonite Pottery is pleased to offer a variety of courses, aimed at both complete beginners and experienced potters. With tuition new students will enjoy exploring the use of clay; both on the potter's wheel and hand building. I aim to offer help and inspiration at the level required by each individual. Ammonite Pottery is also keen to welcome experienced potters to enjoy working in a different venue. The peace and beauty of the surrounding countryside is inspiring and I feel that the studio is a wonderful space in which to create. The pottery has four electric wheels and one kick wheel, a front loading electric kiln and a gas Raku kiln. The available space here, plus the abundance of wood is calling out for a wood burning kiln building project!

The pottery is set in 12 acres of land.  When not potting there will be long afternoons to wander, sit by the waterfall or sunbathe and read a book!  Alternatively, cars can be hired to enable you to visit the interesting places of the area; these include the old Cité of Carcassonne, the beautiful hill side site of Minerve, once a Cathar stronghold, the Mediterranean, the Canal du Midi, and countless other places. Wine tasting trips can be made as Vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see and sleepy villages nestle amongst hills and flat plains. In the summer there are fêtes and festivals most weekends and a chance to join in the fun.

Catering

We offer delicious home cooked meals using fresh local ingredients.  Most vegetables and salad come from the organic garden.  Our hens provide fresh eggs! We also benefit from the water, which comes from the most abundant source in the area. Excellent local wines are served with both lunch and dinner special diets and preferences can be discussed before your visit. We will introduce you to the local restaurants which offer a variety of French cuisine.

Accommodation

Rowena offers limited space in our chalet style house "en Famille" we have five bedrooms sharing two bath/shower rooms.
Price to stay in house
€40 per night single occupancy.
€55 per night double occupancy.
Fresh continental breakfast included.

Gite and Chambre d'hote Accommodation

We aim to offer our pottery courses to cater for most needs.  Most dates from spring to autumn can be made available, as can the length of your stay.