2008 and 2009 Pottery Courses - Dates and Fees

Course Summaries
All visitors are met at the airport by the pottery vehicle. A visit to Dedza Pottery is included in all the courses and most courses have the option to come for 2 or 3 weeks. The 3 week course we feel is ideal as it provides time to make pots, relax, go on safari and there are enough free days within the course to see some of Malawi . However for those who cannot get away for longer the 2 week option includes all the making, decorating and firing methods outlined in the course details and guests would still have the chance to see some of Malawi , and take a one day safari, or cultural tour.

We run 4 or 5 scheduled courses each year as shown below, however many guests are taking advantage of our “CHOOSE YOUR OWN DATES” option. We can run any course at almost any time, and can also adjust the length of the course for the convenience of guests. For a single guest there is an additional charge of £50 for non-scheduled dates, but if there are 2 or more guests there is no additional charge.

There are 4 options available on each course:-

•  The Standard Course Fee includes:- airport transfers from Lilongwe International Airport , accommodation in en suite chalets, all meals, tuition, pots and packing as shown below, a visit to Mua Mission Museum and an all-inclusive visit to Dedza Pottery with an overnight stay at Dedza Pottery Lodge. The Standard Course Fee does not include air tickets and Malawi airport taxes.

•  The Standard plus Flights includes all of the Standard Course plus a return air ticket from London to Lilongwe , Malawi , and all airport taxes.

•  The Standard plus Safari (3 Week Courses) includes all of the Standard Course plus transport to Zambia for a 4 day, 3 night Safari at South Luangwa National Game Park with shared accommodation in chalets, all food during the trip, park entry fees, and 3 or 4 game viewing drives including at least 1 night drive.

•  The All-inclusive Course Fee (3 Week Courses) includes all of the Standard Course plus a return air ticket from London to Lilongwe, Malawi, all airport taxes, plus transport to Zambia for a 4 day, 3 night Safari at South Luangwa National Game Park with shared accommodation in chalets, all food during the trip, park entry fees, and 3 or 4 game viewing drives including at least 1 night drive.

Currency - All course fees and discounts are indicated in U.K. pounds. (£ sterling)

Flights - See separate page for full details. The flights shown below are from London Heathrow but we can arrange flights from anywhere in the world.

Discounts - Where 2 persons book to share a room the second person is given a £70 discount off a 2 week course and a £105 discount off a 3 week course. Children under 16 and sharing a room with an adult receive a £270 discount off a 2 week course and £400 discount off a 3 week course. Children under 12 years also receive a considerable discount off both airfares and safari trips; we will be happy to quote for any course. Non-potting partners or friends are very welcome and are given good discounts; please contact us for details.

Extra Days Accommodation before or after the course are £15 per person per night with meals extra. Children under 16, sharing with an adult, are half price.

Charges for Pots, Export Packing, Post and Airfreight

The following pots made by guests are included in the course price:-

Up to 15 Kgs of pots made and fired using local clay and fired in a traditional firing.
Up to 2 Kgs of pots fired in the Raku kiln.
Up to 3 Kgs of pots fired in the Sawdust kiln.
Up to 8 Kgs of pots glaze fired in either the Electric Kiln or Wood Kiln.

Any additional pots that guests would like to have fired would be charged at approx. half the cost of a similar pot from our sales.

The cost for packing pots in a box of up 44cms x 36cms x 44cms, which can be checked in at the airport or sent by post or airfreight is also included in the cost of the course. The actual cost of airfreight or postage for pots, that exceed you baggage allowance would be extra. Please note that it is advisable that pots you take with you on the plane should be within your baggage allowance as excess baggage is very expensive. If you will be significantly overweight then it is best to have the excess sent by post or airfreight. Our Sales Staff will be able to advise the cost.

PRICES:- The fees shown below are estimates given in good faith. It is very unlikely that we will change the prices for either the pottery courses or the safaris, and once a course is booked and a deposit paid we guarantee the course and safari prices as those at time of booking. The costs of flights have been given after discussions with the airlines and will be checked before a booking is confirmed. Once a guest has paid in full for a course and flights then we guarantee to hold the prices to those quoted at the time of booking.

Course Dates and Fees for 2008

JANUARY SPECIAL 2008 - POTTING and SAFARI - 2 WEEKS

Weather:- The middle of the rainy season. The weather is pleasantly warm, the air clear, and Malawi is usually green and lush at this time of year with the added drama of tropical storms. The air cools rapidly during a rain storm so a light sweater and a lightweight raincoat or cagoule is advisable.

2 Week Course Ref. No. 2W/1/08 Starts 20 th January and ends 3 rd February 2008

Flights:- Depart London Saturday 19 th January 2008 .
Depart Lilongwe , Malawi Sunday 3 rd February 2008 .
Potting with Safari is £1,025; All-Inclusive (including flights) is £1,810.

Safari Trip is to Liwonde National Park , Malawi , staying at the exclusive Mvuu Camp. Transfers to the camp are by motor boat on the Shire River .

May 2008

Weather:- The rains have usually finished; the weather is pleasantly warm and the air clear. Cooler in the evenings and some warmer clothes would be needed for the night spent in Dedza.

2 Week Course Ref. No. 2W/5/08 Starts 4 th May and ends 18 th May.

Flights:- Depart London Saturday 3 rd May.
Depart Lilongwe , Malawi Sunday 18 th May
A. Standard Course Fee is £798
B. Standard with Flight is £1,706

3 Week Course Ref. No. 3W/5/08 Starts 4 th May and ends 25 th May.

Flights:- Depart London , Saturday 3 rd May.
Depart Lilongwe , Malawi , Sunday 25 th May.
A. Standard Course Fee is £1,029
B. Standard with Flight is £1,937
C. Standard with Safari is £1,423
D. All Inclusive Course Fee £2,331

July 2008

Weather:- Normally dry, warm and sunny with fresh breezes off the lake. Sometimes cool enough in the evening to require a light sweater. However some warm clothes will be needed for the night in Dedza where the mountain air temperature can drop to 5 ºC on a clear morning before the sun is up.

2 Week Course Ref. No. 2W/7/08 Starts 13 th July and ends 27 th July.

Flights:- Depart London Saturday 12 th July.
Depart Lilongwe , Malawi Sunday 27 th July.
A. Standard Course Fee is £798
B. Standard with Flight is £1,759

3 Week Course Ref. No. 3W/7/08 Starts 13 th July and ends 3 rd August

Flights:- Depart London , Saturday 12 th July.
Depart Lilongwe , Malawi , Sunday 3 rd August
A. Standard Course Fee is £1,029
B. Standard with Flight is £1,990
C. Standard with Safari is £1,444
D. All Inclusive Course Fee £2,405

September 2008

Weather:- Warm to hot during the day and warm at night. A light sweater may still be required for the night at Dedza. The lake is usually calmer and perfect for frequent dips to cool off. Although hot at the game park it is an ideal time to view game as the animals have to travel to the river to drink as other water resources have dried up.

2 Week Course Ref. No. 2W/9/08 Starts 14 th September and ends 28 th September.

Flights:- Depart London Saturday 13 th September.
Depart Lilongwe , Malawi Sunday 28 th September.
A. Standard Course Fee is £798
B. Standard with Flight is £1,706

3 Week Course Ref. No. 3W/9/08 Starts 14 th September and ends 5 th October.

Flights:- Depart London , Saturday 13 th September.
Depart Lilongwe , Malawi , Sunday 5 th October
A. Standard Course Fee is £1,029
B. Standard with Flight is £1,937
C. Standard with Safari is £1,423
D. All Inclusive Course Fee £2,331

Course Dates and Fees for 2009

JANUARY SPECIAL 2009 - POTTING and SAFARI - 2 WEEKS.

Weather:- The middle of the rainy season. The weather is pleasantly warm, the air clear, and Malawi is usually green and lush at this time of year with the added drama of tropical storms. The air cools rapidly during a rain storm so a light sweater and a lightweight raincoat or cagoule is advisable.

2 Week Course Ref. No. 2W/1/09 Starts 18 th January and ends 1 st February 2009

Flights:- Depart London Saturday 17 th January 2009
Depart Lilongwe , Malawi Sunday 1 st February 2009 .
Potting with Safari is £1,050; All-Inclusive (including flights) is £1,855.

Safari Trip is to Liwonde National Park , Malawi , staying at the exclusive Mvuu Camp. Transfers to the camp are by motor boat on the Shire River.

February 2009

Weather:- The middle of the rainy season. The weather is pleasantly warm, the air clear, and Malawi is usually green and lush at this time of year with the added drama of tropical storms. The air cools rapidly during a rain storm so a light sweater and a lightweight raincoat or cagool is advisable.

2 Week Course Ref. No. 2W/2/09 Starts 1 st February and ends 15 th February.

Flights:- Depart London Saturday 31 st January.
Depart Lilongwe , Malawi Sunday 15 th February.
A. Standard Course Fee is £734
B. Standard with Flight is £1,560

3 Week Course Ref. No. 3W/2/09 Starts 1 st February and ends 22 nd February.

Flights:- Depart London , Saturday 31 st January
Depart Lilongwe , Malawi , Sunday 22 nd February.
A. Standard Course Fee is £950
B. Standard with Flight is £1,880
*C. Standard with Safari is £1,318
*D. All Inclusive Course Fee £2,153

* Safari Trip is to Liwonde National Park , Malawi , staying at the exclusive Mvuu Camp. Transfers to the camp are by motor boat on the Shire River .

May 2009

Weather:- The rains have usually finished; the weather is pleasantly warm and the air clear. Cooler in the evenings and some warmer clothes would be needed for the night spent in Dedza.

2 Week Course Ref. No. 2W/5/09 Starts 3 rd May and ends 17 th May.

Flights:- Depart London Saturday 2 nd May.
Depart Lilongwe , Malawi Sunday 17 th May
A. Standard Course Fee is £820
B. Standard with Flight is £1,750

3 Week Course Ref. No. 3W/5/09 Starts 3 rd May and ends 24 th May.

Flights:- Depart London , Saturday 2 nd May.
Depart Lilongwe , Malawi , Sunday 24 th May.
A. Standard Course Fee is £1,050
B. Standard with Flight is £1,980
C. Standard with Safari is £1,455
D. All Inclusive Course Fee £2,405

July 2009

Weather:- Normally dry, warm and sunny with fresh breezes off the lake. Sometimes cool enough in the evening to require a light sweater. However some warm clothes will be needed for the night in Dedza where the mountain air temperature can drop to 5 ºC on a clear morning before the sun is up.

2 Week Course Ref. No. 2W/7/09 Starts 12 th July and ends 26 th July.

Flights:- Depart London Saturday 11 th July.
Depart Lilongwe , Malawi Sunday 26 th July.
A. Standard Course Fee is £820
B. Standard with Flight is £1,800

3 Week Course Ref. No. 3W/7/09 Starts 12 th July and ends 2 nd August

Flights:- Depart London , Saturday 11 th July.
Depart Lilongwe , Malawi , Sunday 2 nd August
A. Standard Course Fee is £1,050
B. Standard with Flight is £2,030
C. Standard with Safari is £1,475
D. All Inclusive Course Fee £2,480

September 2009

Weather:- Warm to hot during the day and warm at night. A light sweater may still be required for the night at Dedza. The lake is usually calmer and perfect for frequent dips to cool off. Although hot at the game park it is an ideal time to view game as the animals have to travel to the river to drink as other water resources have dried up.

2 Week Course Ref. No. 2W/9/09 Starts 13 th September and ends 27 th September

Flights:- Depart London Saturday 12 th September.
Depart Lilongwe , Malawi Sunday 27 th September.
A. Standard Course Fee is £820
B. Standard with Flight is £1,750

3 Week Course Ref. No. 3W/9/09 Starts 13 th September and ends 4 th October.