couple taking part in an introduction to the potter's wheel helping one another clean the wheel

honeymoon couple who took part in a potter's wheel introduction standing outside pottery

Newly weds Emily and Benjamin visited the pottery in August 2020 and took part in our Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel Class.

Due to pandemic, a honeymoon abroad was out of the question so the pair enjoyed a mini-moon tour of the UK instead.

We loved creating a memory with Emily & Benjamin and the wonderful pots they made on the potter’s wheel serve as a permanent reminder of those precious first few weeks of marriage.

couple taking part in an introduction to the potter's wheel helping one another clean the wheel

 

man taking part in a potter's wheel introduction using sponge to clean up pot thrown on the potter's wheel

Lady wiring off her pot from the wheel thrown at a potter's wheel introduction

 

couple standing in doorway of pottery holding pots made at eastnor

Arwyn and Victoria recently took part in our Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel Class.

During their visit Arwyn revealed his childhood ambition of becoming a potter! He was initially inspired by a Welsh  speaking TV programme called ‘Pury-Di-Purely’ which translates as ‘Who’s Who’. Contestants on the game show had to guess the occupation of each other. One of the episodes featured a potter who at some point in proceedings demonstrated his skill and threw a pot on the wheel. The young Arwyn was transfixed and up until his visit to Eastnor Pottery, had never had the opportunity to try the potter’s wheel.

As you can see by his commendable efforts – a career in studio pottery beckons!

couple standing in doorway of pottery holding pots made at eastnor

lady smiling at the pots she created on weekend pottery course

mother and daughter attending weekend pottery course

Meet our exceptionally creative Mother and Daughter makers of the week – Jean and Elizabeth! The pair took part on a recent Potter’s Wheel Weekend Course and volunteered to be our Makers of the Week!

Why did you visit the pottery?

J: “Originally it was a birthday present – we have done a few classes together in the past, one making Christmas wreaths! We wanted to do something together and more than anything, make a memory.”

What do you do when you’re not potting?

E: “The family business! Mum set up her interior design business 38 years ago, and now I’ve taken up the reins. Mum still takes an active role but in more of a semi-retired capacity.”

Jean, a self taught sewer started out with a single singer sewing machine! (Easy for us to say!) She describes herself as ‘soft furnishing assembler’ and built the business solely on reputation and word of mouth. Elizabeth took over 6 years ago, and quickly made a name for herself working with architects and businesses to create fantastic interiors.

What’s the best bit about your pottery experience?

J: “Unlike past experiences we’ve taken part in, this offers us the chance to take something home that reminds us of our lovely time here at the studio.  After day one we left with big smiles on our faces – we thought and talked about our pots all night and were very excited to come back for day two. We have created a memory and something we’ll never forget…..the pots are a bonus!”

Thank you Jean and Elizabeth! :) we loved having you around the Pottery and your ‘memories’ will be posted to you as soon as they’re out of the kiln

lady participating in pottery weekend course placing her pots in display
pottery piece created on weekend pottery course

lady smiling at the pots she created on weekend pottery coursepots painting with splatting technique at weekend pottery course

pottery wheel students outside eastnor pottery in herefordshire showing off their excellent pots

pottery wheel students outside eastnor pottery in herefordshire showing off their excellent pots

Say hello to the FAB four!

Our first Potter’s Wheel Course outa lock down – Hurrah! :D

Online booking has been very VERY brisk for our day and weekend potter’s wheel courses, so much so, we’ve scheduled a few more dates:

Friday 28 May

Friday 18 June

Saturday 26 June

Friday 23 July

Friday 6 August

Places can be snapped up right now by shopping online. Please visit EastnorPottery.co.uk and select the orange BOOK AN EXPERIENCE OR COURSE button.

See you soon! xx

potters wheel course participants inside the potting tent at eastnor potteryfreshly made pots made on the potter's wheel by course participants at eastnor pottery herefordshire

cleaning the wheels and tidying up after day potter's wheel course

mother and son at eastnor pottery

mother and son at eastnor pottery

It’s nearly Mothers Day, hurrah!

There is still time to show your gratitude by treating Mum to a mother/daughter, mother/son pottery experience at Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter.

Gift vouchers can be purchased online by visiting our website and selecting the orange ‘BUY A GIFT VOUCHER’

You can choose how much you want to spend and vouchers can be redeemed against all of our courses and classes.

Here’s a list of what we currently offer:

Clay Modelling @£20

Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel @£40

Potter’s Wheel Course – day @£150

Potter’s Wheel Course – Weekend @£280

happy customer leaves a lovely review of her pottery courses at eastnor pottery