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How Does it Work?

Step 1

Firstly, our lovely host will greet you and get you or your group set up in our designated pottery room. Each person will be given two balls of clay. There are two types of clay available - firstly, a lovely smooth white stoneware clay, an excellent selection for pots that you would want to decorate and add lots of colour too. Secondly, a gorgeous speckle clay, which is wonderful for a more natural and earthy pots. You can then choose three underglaze paints from our vast collection of colours. You then have 2 hours to be as creative as you like!

Step 2

Once you are seated and set up with all your material and clay (and a coffee) you can have a look through our step by step guide. The first page consists of lots of images of past students work, so you’ve got some inspiration to start off. Then you start to learn the process of how to make the initial basic shape from the two balls of your chosen clay. From there you can choose to make one of many different creative options; a mug, plant pot, vase, jug, butter dish, oil burner or even a salt pig. There are lots of tips through out and the host will be on hand to help with any questions. We also have decorating information, painting techniques and a splatter station if you fancy creating a pollock influenced piece. There is a selection of tools, stamps and rollers too that you’ll be able to help yourself to. On your table, you will also have a QR code which links to a video, in case you need more visual help.

Step 3

Once you have finished your masterpiece you need to make sure you have filled out your information sheet - this helps us keep track of everyones work. Then you can come back in 6 weeks time to collect your pots! It’s always helpful to take photos of your pieces for collection. If you’d rather have it posted to you, then let us know and we can get that organised for you for a small fee. Please bear in mind, we keep pots for up to 3 months maximum.

What happens to your pots?

First off, we leave your pots for 24 hours (making sure to write your name and date underneath). Your pots will then need to be bone dry before we can do any firing, and this can be a wait of anywhere between 1-3 weeks depending on how thick your piece is. Then, once ready, your babies will go into the kiln and get fired up to 1000 degrees - this is called a bisque firing. We then dip your pots in a transparent glaze which makes your pot food safe, easy to clean and with a shiny finish. Then we do the final kiln firing at 1220 degrees, and your lovely work is ready to go!

Clay

  • Speckle

    A gorgeous speckle clay, perfect for less painterly pieces, where the clay type, form and texture can shine through.

  • White

    A lovely white stoneware clay that has a slight speckle, perfect for decorative and painted pieces, with a shiney smooth finish.

Inspiration

  • Jug

  • Plant Pot

  • Oil Burner

  • Salt Pig

  • Vase

  • Mug