Classes
Taster Sessions
Our pottery taster sessions are held at our studio mostly at at the weekend, by prior arrangement.
These are fun, two hour beginner sessions in which we will show you some basic hand-building techniques to create a decorative piece, such as a shallow dish. This is followed by having a go on the potters wheel. You can then choose your best thrown pot to decorate with coloured slips. The two items will be fired and glazed by us which can be collected at a later date. We will notify you when they are ready, approximately 4 - 6 weeks following your session. This is included in the price. Additional pots that you have made can be decorated, fired and glazed for an additional charge based upon the size/weight of the item.
You will have your own slot for the session. We do not mix groups to ensure that each person gets the guidance that they need. Taster sessions are £55 for an individual 1-to-1 session, £45 each for two people or £40 per person for a group of three or more. If you have any questions or wish to book, give us a call or email us at [email protected]. Payment can be made by bank transfer, or in person by cash or card.
Please see our terms and conditions before booking.
Pottery Workshops
We offer half-day and full-day pottery workshops, suitable for complete beginners or those that have some experience working with clay.
During these workshops, you will be able to try out a variety of pottery making techniques, including throwing on the wheel and hand-building methods. What you would like to focus on is completely up to you. You can be as creative as you like, and can decorate your work with coloured slips if you wish.
Learning how to throw
You have the opportunity to learn:
- How to prepare the clay
- Centering the clay
- Making a cylinder or bowl
- Turning and finishing
- Pulling and adding handles
- Making spouts and lids
Learning how to hand build
You have the opportunity to learn:
- How to prepare the clay
- Coiling techniques
- Slab building techniques
- Thumb pots and tiles
- The use of moulds
- Exploring mark making, patterns and decorations
We can accommodate up to four people in a workshop, and we run sessions during the week and at the weekend. The cost of the half-day workshop is £100 for an individual 1-to-1 session, or £75 each for groups of two or more. The cost of the full-day workshop is £185 for an individual 1-to-1 session, or £145 each for groups of two or more.
If you have any questions or wish to book, give us a call or email us at [email protected].
Groups
We can normally accommodate up to four people, but if you would like to attend in a larger group please contact us with your requirements.