
Bill van Gilder Pottery

Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will this work for me?
Absolutely! This prerecorded online workshop/course is designed to meet you wherever you are in your pottery journey. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been making pots for years, the techniques I share are adaptable and practical. You’ll learn skills that you can immediately use and adjust to fit your personal style and goals.
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If you’re willing to put in the time and practice, this workshop can help you improve your skills and create the pieces you’ve always wanted to make.
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2. How many courses are available?
There are multiple workshops/courses currently available or in production:
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Setting a Foundation for Success: Perfect for building foundational skills.
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Skill Building and Techniques: Baking and Servingware, Bottle and Vase Forms, Plates and Platters, and Throwing Taller: Moving Clay Up
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Lids and Lidded Forms​
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Bowls and More Bowls
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Drinking Vessels
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Pouring Vessels
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And more to come!
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Please review the Course curriculum for each workshop/course for details.
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Because the volume of information is so vast, I’ve divided the series into smaller workshops. Future workshops are already in the works!
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3. How long do I have access?
You’ll have immediate, unlimited, lifetime access to all workshop materials.
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4. Can I download the material?
The videos are ONLINE ONLY and cannot be downloaded. However, there are plenty of downloadable PDFs throughout the course to support your learning.
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5. How long does it take to go through the workshops?
The workshops are completely self-paced, so you can learn at your own speed. With lifetime access, you can revisit any lesson as often as you need.
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6. How long does it take to get results?
Results depend on your individual effort and practice. If you commit to implementing what you learn, you’ll see improvements quickly!
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7. Do the video lessons have subtitles?
Yes! We offer subtitles in English and will be adding subtitles in Spanish, German and French in the near future. Other languages are in consideration to add later this year. You have the option to turn subtitles ON or OFF as well as choose one of these languages.
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8. Is there a guarantee/refund policy?
Yes! I offer a 15-day, no-questions-asked, full refund policy. Just let me know within the first 15 days, and I’ll issue a full refund. Absolutely no refunds are available after this period.
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9. Do you update the course, and will I get updates?
If I update or add to the course, you’ll receive the updates for free! I’ll notify you via email about any new content.
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10. What if I have questions?
You can email Kris at support@billvangilderonlineworkshops.com
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11. Is there a Facebook Group or something like that?
Yes! There is a private community just for workshop students within the workshop website. This is a great place to ask qustions of your peers and share information. Bill will be monitoring the group and will pop in now and then.
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Other questions can be directed to Kris via email at support@billvangilderonlineworkshops.com
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12. I'm not very tech savvy. Is the workshop difficult to navigate?
Teachable.com where we are hosting these workshops is a very easy site to navigate. Help is available through the website if you are having a problem OR email Kris at support@billvangilderonlineworkshops.com
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13. How much is enrollment, and how do I sign up?
TBD​
Flexible payment options are available during checkout for qualifying individuals and countries.​
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14. Do you have a Terms of Use Policy?
Yes. You can find it HERE.
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