We’ve added three new events to the list of scheduled Weekend and Day Potter’s Wheel Courses over the Summer…and don’t worry you certainly wont be packed in like these guys!
18 July 2020 – One Day Potter’s Wheel Course
8 & 9 August 2020 – Weekend Potter’s Wheel Course
15 August 2020 – One Day Potter’s Wheel Course
Details here or please contact the Pottery to make a booking: TEL 01531 633886 EMAIL admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk
BIG Thank you to all our lovely customers who have reviewed us on TripAdvisor over the past months and years.
It really makes a huge difference to a small business like ourselves, particularly in these challenging times and we are eternally grateful for your effort.
Just before lockdown Nicola was one of eight individuals who participated on our Weekend Potter’s Wheel Course. Here’s what she had to say about the experience:
I have just returned from a two day course at Eastnor. The location was easy to find and facilities were great. I was part of a group of eight people, some of whom were returning but others complete novices. The group was friendly as were the tutors. We all received plenty of attention and learned a lot and also had great fun. We were encouraged to be bold and creative. I would have no hesitation in recommending the course to anyone. I thoroughly enjoyed it- the time went way too quickly 😀
Don’t just take Nicola’s word for it, please take a look at our TripAdvisor page for lots more fantastic and complimentary customer reviews.
Hurrah! its Hey Clay this weekend – a brilliant 3 day event organised by the Crafts Council and run during the Get Creative Festival to encourage the general public to make pottery.
It’s an annual celebration and we’ve taken part in every one since it’s inception in 2015, offering participants the opportunity to make a pot on the potter’s wheel for FREE!
It’s also a well publicised campaign and as you can probably imagine, we are (usually) inundated with punters – making it one of our busiest weekends of the year.
Although COVID-19 has put pay to the participatory aspect here at the studio, Hey Clay 2020 is still going ahead across all the social media platforms. They’ll be how to do videos, online chat and virtual studio tours from participating venues. Rest assured we’ll be contributing live feed and tutorials through-out. Check out:
Twitter – @CraftsCouncilUK
Facebook – @CraftsCouncilUK
Instagram – @CraftsCouncil
Contribute and search for these hashtags: #HeyClay #GetCreativeAtHome
I’m sure HeyClay will be back, stronger than ever, in its traditional format next year. In the meantime and to whet your appetite, here’s a couple of links to the FREE potter’s wheel fun we’ve had in previous years.
#getcreativeathome offers a wide range of tutorials and content online so you can get creative in lockdown. We have x3 ‘how to’ videos up there too:
How to make a pot on the potter’s wheel.
Over the years we’ve produced a collection of ‘how to do’ videos.
In an attempt to help educate and ‘entertain’ the nations children, we’ve dusted off a few of the ‘better’ (?) ones to post here on our website.
So far Jon the Potter has showed you how to make a clay fish and a coil pot owl. In this, the third in the series he talks you through the process of throwing a pot on the potter’s wheel… You might need a potter’s wheel for this one! Even if you don’t, you cant beat the magic of watching a lump of clay magically transform into a pot on the potter’s wheel.
Enjoy! and if you are lucky enough to own a potter’s wheel, we’d love to see your results. Ping us a pic on Twitter, Face Book or Instagram – make sure you tag us in too! We’re @eastnorpottery on most platforms.
More and more of us are buying experiences as gifts for our loved ones. So why not treat those nearest to you this Christmas time to a creative experience they will never forget?
We offer gift vouchers for all our pottery experiences. Whether it’s our 1.5hr Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel or an immersive potter’s wheel course, we have the pottery experience perfect for your gifting.
Clay modelling sessions start at just £20 and a go on the wheel at just £30.
You can purchase your vouchers right here online via PayPal on our vouchers page.
