Clay Modelling

Super fun and themed hand modelling ‘makes’ for kids and grown-ups. Projects change every three months providing a unique and creative activity for families in the school holidays – including 1/2 term. Price includes tuition, materials and firing.

£25 per person.

Next sessions take place Tuesday 31 May 2022. Theme – TBC

Places are limited so early booking online is advised. Click on the button below to purchase your places. U12’s must be accompanied by an adult

The Benefits:

Experience ‘hands on’ real clay and an exciting variety of hand modelling making techniques.

Small friendly groups ensure maximum attention from our experienced staff, always on hand to guide and offer advice.

Big emphasis on having fun and learning via enjoyment.

Fantastic fired results every time. Your clay masterpiece will be fired and glazed, spending four days in the kiln. You’ll be totally amazed at the professional, ceramic quality of your creative efforts when they emerge from the fire!

What to bring with you

Some of the tuition may be close contact. You will also be entering a confined space and in contact with people you don’t normally meet. If you feel more comfortable wearing a face mask, please bring one with you. Staff will continue to wear face coverings for the duration of your visit.

Please wear appropriate clothing or an old painting shirt/apron. The clay doesn’t stain and washes out easily but some of the ceramic paints can be a bit stubborn.

An old towel/tea towel for hand washing.

Alternatively, you can hire an apron and towel bundle from us at £5 per person.

This is how it works:

U12’s must be accompanied by at least one fee paying or spectating adult.

On arrival you will be guaranteed a warm welcome from your professional pottery hosts. You’ll then settle down to watch a demonstration from your assigned potter before getting stuck into the clay yourself.

You’ll each be given a lump of clay to make your sculpture and encouraged to work independently, but don’t worry, your professional potter will be close (but not too close!) at hand to offer guidance and advice if you get a bit stuck.

Once all members of your group have a ‘creation’ to show for their efforts, you’ll have the opportunity to paint your freshly made masterpiece in coloured under-glazes.

Your creation will need to dry before it’s fired and glazed. This process takes about a month, after which your fabulous ceramic item will be ready for collection from the Pottery. P+P can be arranged at £5 per item.

Please allow 1.5hrs for the whole experience.

How to book:

Pre-booking essential! Simply scroll down and click on the ‘BOOK A CLAY MODELLING EXPERIENCE’ button. Alternatively, message the Pottery or telephone 01531 633886. The office is open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm. Clay modelling Classes run on scheduled days in the school holidays. Sessions start 9.30am, 11.30am, and 2pm. Sundays and evenings may be available for larger group bookings.