montage of little lidded pots made by visiting families to eastnor pottery in half term

montage of little lidded pots made by visiting families to eastnor pottery in half termMarvellous lidded pots from February half term Fresh out of the kiln and ready to be reunited with their makers. Don’t they look great!?

Next up we have NEST MAKING!  Clay fuelled fun for all the family in the Easter holidays:  12, 13, 19 & 20 April. Booking couldn’t be simpler – just look for the orange and white buttons peppered around our website.

montage of lidded pots made on pottery session for families in half term at eastnor pottery

eastnor pottery viewed through a rain splattered window

eastnor pottery viewed through a rain splattered windowWe love our Herefordshire studio!

Even on the wettest, dullest days, it never fails to lift our spirits and fill us with creative thoughts.

If you fancy grabbing yourself a little Eastnor Pottery magic, then book onto one of our fabulous classes and courses using one of the orange buttons on our website….and remember, whatever the weather, making pottery is just the ticket!

jon williams from eastnor pottery and the flying potter herefordshire

Hands-on clay modelling for all the family

Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13, Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 2022

jon williams from eastnor pottery and the flying potter herefordshire

We’re delighted to announce a series of family clay modelling sessions planned for the Easter holidays.

‘Nest-Making’ is the seasonal theme.

Our hedgerows will soon be a hive of activity as feathered friends construct their homes from twigs, grass and feathers. Participants on these incredibly fun and accessible classes will have the opportunity to emulate this activity – but only using clay!

As well as experiencing a myriad of hand-building techniques, aspiring potters of all ages will also paint their creations with coloured slip.

The nests will need to dry thoroughly before they are fired and glazed. This whole process can take up to five or six weeks and participants will be contacted when their pots have emerged from the kiln.

Sessions are 90 minutes in duration and cost £25 per person. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult and places can be booked online. Please look for the ORANGE button on this page or if you’d like to book by phone, please call 01531 633886 and have your debit/credit card to hand.

 

valentines day inspired pottery lidded pot project in the shape of a heart for families in feb half term at eastnor pottery

valentines day inspired pottery lidded pot project in the shape of a heart for families in feb half term at eastnor potteryWe’re delighted to announce details of our fun and creative pottery sessions for families in the rapidly approaching February ½ term holiday.

Valentines provides the inspiration and potters of all ages will make a little lidded pot using the hand modelling slab technique. Once the lid and pot have been constructed, participants will then get to theme their creations with modelled motifs and detail.

Although Valentines Day will have passed, we thought it would be a good excuse for participants to make a little trinket box to present to a loved one…or maybe not!? We champion creative individuality so if people want to go ‘off piste’ with their decoration, then that’s all good with us.

Participants will paint their creations, there and then using a rich creamy slip – perfect for scratching through to reveal the raw terracotta clay underneath. Connoisseurs of the clay arts will know this technique as sgraffito, a very satisfying and fun method of pottery decoration.

The lidded pots will be fired, glazed and ready for collection from the Pottery one month later. Don’t worry if you are unable to collect, P+P is available at £5 per item.

1.5 hr sessions commence at 9.30am, 11.30am and 2pm and cost £25 per person. Under 12’s must be accompanied by at least one adult. Places can be booked online just scroll down and look for the orange ‘BOOK A CLAY MODELLING EXPERIENCE’ or by calling 01531 633886.

valentines day inspired pottery lidded pot project in the shape of a heart for families in feb half term at eastnor pottery

pots thrown on weekend pottery course

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

We sold soooo many potter’s wheel experience gift vouchers in the lead up to Christmas, Santa must have had to put in for over time delivering to all the lucky recipients.

If you did receive one, we recommend you book your session in as soon as humanly possible as availability is being snapped up at a rate of knots!

Just navigate to our home page, scroll down until you get to the orange redeem a gift voucher button and then it should be straight forward from then on in. You will need your voucher code so have it ready when you log on.

We are aware there are a few of you out there who didn’t receive a pottery experience this Christmas. Boooooo! :( BUT remember one of our gift vouchers makes for a wonderful birthday present! ;)

Our gift vouchers extend beyond the festive season and make for equally enchanting birthday presents. Just imagine the joy on someone’s face as they unwrap the promise of a hands-on pottery adventure. It’s a gift that not only allows them to mold clay but also to shape memories that last a lifetime.

And for an extra touch of personalization, consider complementing the pottery experience with the timeless elegance of customized jewelry. Whether it’s a delicately engraved pendant or a bracelet with a personalized charm, this thoughtful addition can turn a memorable moment into a wearable keepsake.

So, if you’re on the lookout for a birthday gift that goes beyond the ordinary, our pottery sessions paired with customized jewelry might just be the perfect blend of creativity and sentiment.

Good luck everybody and we look forward to welcoming you to Eastnor Pottery in 2022.

two best friends taking part on weekend pottery course holding pots they madelady throwing pot on weekend pottery course