Looking to try something new or develop your ceramics skills? Our studio offers a variety of special pottery courses and events designed for all levels — from curious beginners to experienced makers. These engaging sessions are available on request and tailored to small groups or individuals for a more personal experience.
Please enquire for availability and bookings.
Courses Available:
Each of our pottery workshops is crafted to offer something unique, whether you’re interested in wheel throwing, sculpture, or decorative techniques. Below are a few typical courses available on request or at specific times of the year, as and when we can fit them in. Let us know what appeals to you, and we can advise when the next course is or put one in the calendar, especially for you!
Sculpture & Hand Building
Beginners Sculpture – Explore animal forms, organic shapes, and classic pinch pots.
Garden Sculptures – Make gnomes, dragons, runner ducks, pigs, hares, and rabbits.
Functional Pottery
Making for Baking – Create bake-safe vessels, with recipes to match your handmade pieces.
Garden Ornaments – Craft terracotta coil pots, bird feeders, wall-mounted flower holders.
Pottery Wheel Throwing
Tailored Throwing Courses for beginners and advanced students.
Surface Decoration & Firing Techniques
Mono Printing on Clay – Learn how to print patterns onto clay for building or jewelry.
Coloured Slip Use – Discover how to apply and layer slips for bold effects.
Glaze Technology – Understand glaze chemistry and how to make your own.
Raku Firing – Participate in a dramatic outdoor firing process; glaze 3 pre-made pieces.
Smoke Firing – Use bin-firing techniques to create smoky, burnished surfaces.
Creative Painting & Decorative Skills
Pottery Painting Techniques – Learn sponging, stencilling, tracing, glaze trailing, and more.
Jewellery & Glass Art
Silver Clay Jewellery (PMC) – Make 1–2 custom silver pieces for yourself or as a gift.
Glass Fusing – Create a fused glass panel and glass accent compatible with PMC jewelry.
How to Join
All materials, tools, and refreshments are included in our courses. Sessions are kept small for personal attention and hands-on support.
Contact us to request a course or find out more about upcoming pottery events!
