We’re delighted to be supporting Dementia UK in the coming year and what better way to get that started than a Christmas Gathering Fund raiser on Sunday 8 December 3.00 - 6.00pm [link to workshop] There is an increasing body of evidence showing that regularly doing...
…well obviously we think so but just to be sure we’ve conducted our own research to explore the more scientific reasons why. It’s not just about what you make. Doing pottery can provide a foundation for physical and mental well-being.Any one who has tried throwing a...
Firstly, it has to be said, we think that pottery is a brilliant hobby with many benefits. Ceramics or pottery is a vast subject with hundreds of different clays and different decorating techniques and options from slip to literally thousands of glazes. Then there’s a...
Crank offer a unique opportunity for solid sculpture which makes it perfect for beginners alongside our more experienced mud slingers.
We use Potclays Original Craft Crank for this event. We think this is the best of the crank clays offering unique properties for this type of sculpture.
Our relaxed crank clay days run from 10-4. Bring a packed lunch and enjoy the studio facilities.
Becky Strefford offers expert guidance to potters with top tips to transform 2D images into a 3D sculpture.
Our evening class is a melting pot of creativity and experiments. Relaxed fun is the theme for Thursday evenings. Who doesn’t love an experiment!
Whether it’s mixing your own exciting glaze recipe or trying a new technique we’re all curious to see the outcome.
Potters move between our throwing and hand building facilities.
This session can be utilised for our flexi 6-week beginners throwing course
Membership options are available for this session
Firing allowance of 300g per session. Additional firing is charged at our current rates
Unlimited clay (KGM, Terracotta, Millenium White)
Unlimited use of slips, underglazes and transparent glazes. We have a good stock of Amaco and Mayco cone 5/6 glazes available for purchase in the gallery.
Join us for Thursday morning Throwers! Break the week with some clay therapy. Whether you are a beginner or an improver this is a fun, relaxed throwing session. Share your experience, get additional support, request demonstrations, develop your skills and experience or work on a project.
Our Thursday morning throwing time is for you.
This session can be utilised for our flexi 6-week beginners throwing course.
Membership options are available for this session.
Firing allowance of 300g per session. Additional firing is charged at our current rates.
Unlimited clay (KGM, Terracotta, Millenium White).
Unlimited use of slips, underglazes and transparent glazes. We have a good stock of Amaco and Mayco cone 5/6 glazes available for purchase in the gallery.
Our family and group throwing parties are for everyone and designed for fun. Whether it is a celebration or a relaxing afternoon with a friend we can cater for your needs.
For groups of 2-12. Your group will have our undivided attention.
We’ll show you how to centre, open up and get height into your pot.
You’ll chose your favourite pot which we will glaze and fire.
Unlimited clay
Expert tuition
Glazing and firing included
Free refreshments – we have kitchen facilities for you to bring your own celebratory cakes.
2 hours studio time. Clean up takes around 20 minutes so please allow for this in your planning.
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‘We had so much fun, and you were so patient. Thank you!’
Whether you are on one of our courses, self-learning, would like to practice your skills or are working on a project, our open access time is for you.
Potters can access the studio at times to suit. Sessions include unlimited KGM, Terracotta or Millenium white clay.
Firing is charged separately for any work that you wish to keep (see our firing charges)
Potters using open access facilities must have undertaken an induction and have knowledge of clay preparation and basic throwing skills
Free induction to the studio
Unlimited clay use (KGM, Terracotta, Millenium White)
‘This is such a great facility with the flexibility for me to develop my practice when I can fit around my own commitments. It works around me. I can grow at my own pace and there are some great resources in the R&R room’
Our flexi 6-week beginners workshop is designed for potters who cannot commit to 6 consecutive weeks. We’ll give you the same course programme but work through it when you can attend sessions. We are flexible to work around the dates when you can attend our Sunday and Thursday sessions.
A skilled packed course taking potters though the fundamentals of clay preparation, centring, opening up, getting height, knuckling up, linear pulled handles and slip decoration.
The course goal is to make 4 slip decorated mugs.
Our aim is to teach you how to be self-sufficient as a potter for your onward development and progression.
Unlimited clay and slip for decoration.
Expert tuition
Glazing and firing included. We will glaze and fire your decorated mugs
2 hours studio time each session. Clean up takes around 20 minutes so plan this in your timings.
‘Throwing is such an immersive experience – the worries of the world disappear’
‘The flexibility of this course has been great. I’ve finished my course but now have the confidence to go to the studio when I can as an open access thrower. I’m always welcomed’
Our 6-week beginners workshop is a skilled packed course taking potters though the fundamentals of clay preparation, centring, opening up, pulling height, knuckling up, linear pulled handles and slip decoration.
The course goal is to make 4 slip decorated mugs.
Our aim is to teach you how to be self-sufficient as a potter for your onward development and progression.
This course is a great introduction if you are thinking about pottery as a longer-term hobby.
Unlimited clay and slips for decoration
Expert tuition
Demonstrations
Glazing and firing included. We will glaze and fire your decorated mugs.
2 hours studio time each week. Clean up takes around 20 minutes so plan this in your timings.
“It’s great that by the end of this course you are self-sufficient. Cathy and Nick teach you how to prepare your clay. This is an invaluable lesson – there are no mysteries – I’m ready to work on my own”
Our throwing workshops are designed for newbies to give you a taste of throwing on the wheel.
You may be looking for a one-off experience or would like to see if you would enjoy throwing before booking on a course or self-learning.
We look at the fundamentals of centring, opening up and pulling height into your pot. We’ll explain why preparing your clay is so important to the throwing process to get the best outcome.
You’ll chose your favourite pot which we will glaze and fire.
Unlimited clay
Expert step by step tuition
Demonstrations
Glazing and firing included
2 hours studio time. Clean up takes around 20 minutes so please allow for this in your planning.
‘I’m drained after that…drained of a lot of stress 😊’