Children’s Classes and Parties
Pottery helps children develop fine motor skills, focus, and creativity through hands-on making. Working with clay also builds confidence, encourages imagination, and can be calming and enjoyable.
Book Classes:
Family taster sessions
Our Family Taster Sessions are a fun and memorable way for children and adults to get creative together. Enjoy hands-on clay making, learn simple pottery techniques, and decorate your pieces with colourful slips before they are glazed and fired by our studio team. Perfect for family days out, special occasions, or simply trying something new together! All materials and firing are included.
Finished work will be ready to collect in approximately 4-5 weeks.
Children's Pottery Classes
A fun and creative pottery session designed for children aged 6–16 years. Young makers can choose between sculpting their favourite animal in clay or learning the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel. They will also decorate their creations using colourful ceramic slips before our studio team applies a clear glaze. A wonderful introduction to clay that encourages creativity, confidence and hands-on learning.
Finished work will be ready to collect in approximately 4-5 weeks.
Children's Pottery Parties
Our pottery parties offer a fun and memorable creative experience for children aged 6–16 years. Guests can choose between making animal sculptures, decorating plates, or trying the pottery wheel (only age 8 and over ). Children can decorate their work with colourful slips before pieces are glazed and fired by our studio team. Perfect for birthdays and special occasions Celebrate with clay!
Finished work will be ready to collect in approximately 4-5 weeks.
1 Week Introduction to Pottery for Children
A creative five-day pottery course for children aged 8–16 years. Throughout the week, students will explore a wide range of ceramic techniques including hand-building, sculpture, pottery wheel throwing, decorative surface design. Projects include pots, plates, animal sculptures and wheel-thrown ceramics, with plenty of opportunities to experiment and develop new skills. All materials and firing are included.
Finished work will be ready to collect in approximately 4-5 weeks.
Frequently asked Questions
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If you're new to pottery, we recommend starting with a Taster Session or 4 Week Course. The 1 Week Intensive is ideal if you'd like to learn quickly, while the 8 Week Course is designed for those wanting more time to develop their throwing skills and complete larger projects.
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No. Most of our classes are suitable for complete beginners. Mixed ability courses are also suitable for returning students and improvers.
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Yes. Clay, tools, glazing and firing costs are included unless otherwise stated in the course description.
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Please contact the studio if you are unable to collect your work and we will advise on available options.
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Due to limited storage space, work that remains uncollected for more than one month after notification may be disposed of.
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Most work is ready approximately 3–4 weeks after your class or course has finished. We will email you when it is ready for collection.
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Not at all. Pottery takes practice, but our courses are designed to help beginners learn step by step in a relaxed and supportive environment.
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Yes, gift vouchers are available and can be used towards pottery classes, courses and private sessions.
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Refunds are offered at the studio's discretion. In some cases, we may be able to transfer your booking, change the attendee name or offer a gift card instead.
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Catch-up sessions are available during the duration of your course, subject to teacher discretion and space availability. Please contact us as soon as possible if you cannot attend.
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Pieces glazed and fired by the studio using our standard materials are suitable for functional use and dishwasher safe.
Decorative glazes are labelled as not food safe in the studio. As with all handmade ceramics, care should be taken to avoid damage or cracks.
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We require at least 48 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling requests. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the class may incur a cancellation fee. No-shows will be charged the full course fee.
New to pottery? We've answered some of the most common questions about our classes, courses, materials, glazing, collections and bookings. If you can't find the information you're looking for, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.
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