Pottery Workshops
Welcome To Our Pottery Studio
What we offer!
Introduction to Throwing for beginners- 3h
Our 3 hour introduction to throwing is the perfect way to try your hand at something new. In these workshops you will have the opportunity to understand the basics of throwing on a wheel as well as time to experiment with the new skills you have learnt. Each person will have their own wheel throughout the whole session allowing them to make and practice as much as they want. (Maximum of 8 people per class)
What will we cover?
Wedging your clay correctly ready to throw, how to centre your clay on the wheel, opening up your clay, pulling your clay up with even pressure and adding details using studio tools and natural materials.
What’s Included?
- Use of your own potters wheel.
- Throw 4 pots and fire your best 2!
- Clay and studio tools.
- Teaching in small groups
Pottery Progression: Improving your throwing skills
Our pottery progression classes are ideal for those who have done some throwing previously and are looking to hone in on their skills. In this class we focus on a more personal approach to throwing and creating in smaller 2 person classes. This allows for plenty of one-to-one teaching. Throughout the class we will be focusing on how to pull a tall cylindrical form to help us create more advanced forms such as tall vases and larger serving bowls.
Pottery Progression also dives into the finishing stages of your pottery such as drying, trimming, smoothing and adding texture and handles. These final touches can truly make your piece feel like they have been finished off professionally before your favourite 2 pieces are kiln fired.
Firing time for pieces vary each month however we will always aim to have your pieces bisque fired within 6 weeks. If you wish to return to glaze your pieces with our variety of quirky glazes, we run pottery painting classes every Tuesday evening and Sunday morning for an extra charge of £25. We also offer a free clear glaze service to make your pieces food safe and water tight.
What to expect?
- More one-to-one teaching in smaller classes of 2 people max
- Use of your own brand new solid Shimpo pottery wheels throughout the whole class.
- Master pulling up a simple cylinder shape and manipulating it into professional forms.
- Trimming and smoothing your piece to finalise the form.
- Adding handles and texture if needed.
Booking more than one space? When selecting your chosen date click ‘select and add another time’ this will allow you to add multiple people to the same date.
In this class you will learn how to prepare your clay for firing, master the art of seamlessly joining pieces and create details and character which are unique to you. Together we will look into the different hand building techniques including slab, pinch and coil, before making your own individual pieces.
What you can make?
Mugs, plates, tiles, trinket box, pot with lid, sculptures, vase, bowls, tea pot, tea strainer, mirror, photo frame, espresso cups, planters, bird houses and paint pallets. These are just some of the most popular ideas however you’re more than welcome to make whatever you’d like.
What’s included?
- Price includes one large piece to be bisque fired or 2-3 smaller pieces.
- Earthenware clay and tools
- Guidance and top tips
- A range of natural materials to create texture, prints and embossed details.
You can even return to glaze your pieces in one of our pottery painting classes for £30
Booking more than one space? When selecting your chosen date click ‘select and add another time’ this will allow you to add multiple people to the same date.
Evening Pottery
Our evening pottery classes are perfect for those who wish to get stuck in and have a play with clay. There will be some gentle guidance and top tips along the way to help you if you need it, or simply just see what you create. You can make whatever you want in these handbuilding classes so have a play, get hands on and let your imagination run wild!! If you’re unsure what to make we will always have some ideas on hand if you need it. Classes run every Tuesday 6-8:00pm!
*Handbuilding only. No use of the throwing wheels
What’s Included?
- Price Includes 1 piece to be bisque fired. You can return to glaze your pieces at one of our pottery painting classes.
- Gentle Guidance if you need it.
- Clay and use of studio tools.
- Range of organic textures to use.
Booking more than one space? When selecting your chosen date click ‘select and add another time’ this will allow you to add multiple people to the same date.
Pottery Painting- Returning customers
Join us for our pottery painting events where you can make your piece come to life! This class is for those who have joined us previously for one of our pottery workshops and wish to glaze them in our range of reactive glazes and underglazes. We use food safe glazes to ensure your pieces are functional as well as beautiful.
What’s included?
- A range of food safe underglazes.
- Quirky food safe reactive glazes.
- Price includes 2 pieces to be glazed and bisque fired. If you would like to fire more pieces there will be a charge of £7 per piece to pay on the day.
- Brushes and natural materials to create texture and smooth lines.
Booking more than one space? When selecting your chosen date click ‘select and add another time’ this will allow you to add multiple people to the same date.
Miniature Throwing Workshop
In this miniature throwing workshop you will each get your own mini table top wheel and as much clay as you’d like to make lots of tiny pots, vases, bowls and cups. This workshop is perfect for those who love to explore and experiment with clay whilst learning a new skill. No experience is necessary, we will teach you all you need to know on the day! Price includes everything you need for this class PLUS you can return to glaze them free of charge once fired!!!
What’s Included?
- Your own individual mini wheel
- All the clay you need to experiment
- Return for free to glaze your pieces!!
- Gentle guidance and tutoring
Booking more than one space? When selecting your chosen date click ‘select and add another time’ this will allow you to add multiple people to the same date.
Give it a throw (self directed throwing)
Ever watched pottery throw down and fancied yourself the next master potter Keith?
Our ‘Give it a throw’ classes are perfect for those who love to learn hands on, in their own time. You can focus on building on your throwing technique or just have a mindful time in the studio, these 3 hours are all about going at your own pace, trying out new things and having some time to relax and get potty!! We do ask that you have some experience in throwing, we don’t expect you to be a pro. But having an understanding of the tools you will need, how to use the wheel and how to look after your space is important! If you’ve not yet had any experience in throwing and feel like you need a little guidance before you give it a throw alone, you can book onto one of our introduction classes where we cover all the basics on how to get started! We know that you may want to come for the experience and not always want to fire your items in the kiln however if you would like to fire your pieces, There will be a separate charge of £10 to pay on the day. We ask that you collect your items within 2 months after firing or as soon as possible as we have limited storage! Any pots still with us after 2 months may have to be disposed off if we don’t hear from you.
Unfortunately, we all know pottery can be temperamental therefore we sadly can not be responsible for any breakages.
What to bring?
✨ An apron or old shirt to protect your clothes. Although clay washes out, it has a nasty habit of getting places it shouldn’t be!
✨ Old towel or hand cloth to help wash your hands.
✨ If you don’t want to fire your creations but wish to take them home as they are, you may want to bring a box to transport your pieces home!
What’s included?
✨ Full access to the pottery studio and all tools.
✨ 2kg of earthenware clay included in the price. You can purchase more clay for £3.50 per kg.
✨ Use of your own Shimpo throwing wheel.
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