Experiences
Discover your inner potter
Learn how to make pottery under the expert guidance of professional potters Sarah Monk & Jon Williams. You’ll get to work in our inspiring studio on the idyllic Eastnor Castle Estate and it doesn’t matter how long you’re there – 90 minutes, a day or whole weekend, you’ll be guaranteed an awesome experience.
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1.5 hours
£60 per person
Potter’s Wheel Intro Class
Making a pot on the potter’s wheel is one of those ‘always wanted to do’ activities. This fun and informative shared potter’s wheel session allows you to do just that. Perfect for individuals, couples and small groups. Honestly, this is the most life affirming and enabling 90 minutes you’ll ever…
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6 hours
£180 per person
Potter’s Wheel Day Course
Immerse yourself in the art of the potter for a whole day. You’ll have your own potter’s wheel for the duration and an inexhaustible amount of clay to play with. Small friendly classes, amazing demonstrations and plenty of time to experiment. We’ll have you throwing respectable shapes by lunchtime -…
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2 x 6 hours
£340 per person
Potter’s Wheel Weekend Course
Our premium potter’s wheel experience. Spend two creative and awe-inspiring days exploring a myriad of potter’s wheel techniques. You’ll get to throw, trim, assemble, and decorate your pottery to an extremely high spec. You’ll be staggered at the professionalism and quality of the results. Oh, and did we mention it’s…
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1.5 hours
£40 per person
Clay Modelling
Super fun, super creative hand modelling ‘makes’ for kids and grown-ups. 1.5hr sessions take place in the school holidays making this the ideal activity for families looking to get creative with clay. You’ll get to make and paint your creation, leaving it with us to be fired, glazed and ready…
Read Our Reviews
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What a lovely weekend! I braved a solo trip for this course and felt welcome and part of the group from the outset. I’m looking forward to receiving my three finished pieces once they have been fired. All being well I have two useable mugs and a bowl to show for my weekend. For the weekend course each potter has their own wheel, a very generous amount of clay to work with (you’re not going to run out) and the perfect combination of instruction, demonstration, support and freedom to find what works for you. Up to the point of adding colour the clay is completely recyclable so you can afford to experiment and make mistakes. It’s great to see that resources aren’t being wasted.
Whilst I am generally quite crafty, I am not necessarily artistic and I’m definitely very heavy handed. Pottery did not come naturally to me and I definitely felt that I was significantly behind my fellow potters. Jon & Sarah and all of the other potters were supportive and encouraging. At the end of the weekend I lined up my finished pieces to take a photo before heading off, without everyone else’s work to compare against I suddenly had a real sense of achievement.
Definitely go on this course. Go with the intention of experiencing something new in a really friendly and supportive environment. If you can, don’t compare your work to everyone else’s. Perhaps you’ll be amazing at it, perhaps you’ll be terrible but have a good chuckle at your mistakes, you’ll probably reach a new found respect for the Pottery Showdown contestants either way!Ali M
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Wow what an amazing experience Jon and Sarah were very welcoming. Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Excellent teaching skills. If you get chance to go I would definitely try this experience. We can’t wait to go again.
Janet
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What a fun, relaxing and productive morning , great instructor with a fab sense of humour and professionalism. Really good guidance and care throughout. Made 2 respectable pots which are being glazed. Definitely telling friends and family to give it ago .
Sheila
A Memorable Experience
We’re all about making memories. If we can create a space where people feel valued and inspired, whether it’s at the Pottery or out in the wider community, we consider it a job well done. We love what we do and trust you will too.