Pottery Taster Sessions
Discover the joy of clay in a relaxed countryside studio. Learn core handbuilding and wheel techniques, create pieces you'll keep, and enjoy a personal, unhurried experience.
Small & Private
Sessions are for 1-4 people and we never mix groups, so the time is fully yours.
Hands-On Variety
Try both the wheel and handbuilding, or focus more deeply on what interests you.
Fired Pieces
Your best pieces are finished, glazed and fired for collection 4-6 weeks later.
Session Options
Two Hour Taster
A structured introduction ideal for beginners. Create a handbuilt piece and try the wheel - personalise with coloured slips.
- *Handbuilt project + one wheel-thrown pot
- *Decorate with slips
- *Both pieces glazed & fired
£65 pp (2-4 people)
£95 individual 1-1
Half Day Workshop (3.5 hrs)
Flexible and tailored: focus on the wheel, explore multiple handbuilding techniques, or blend both at your pace.
- *Guided technique exploration
- *Up to three finished pieces
- *Glazed & fired for collection
£95 pp (2-4 people)
£135 individual 1-1
What to Expect
- 1. WelcomeTour the studio & settle in with a brief intro.
- 2. DemonstrationWheel & handbuilding basics shown up close.
- 3. CreateGuided making time - build & throw pieces.
- 4. DecorateRefine forms & add coloured slip decoration.
- 5. FiringWe glaze & fire - collect in 4-6 weeks.
Booking & Next Steps
Check available dates and reserve your private slot. Weekend times fill quickly - weekday requests considered where possible.
- *Finished pieces ready in approx. 4-6 weeks
- *Extra firings available (priced by size/weight)
- *All tools & materials provided
- *Gift booking? We can prepare a simple certificate
Payment accepted via bank transfer, cash or card on the day.