Potter’s Wheel Intro Class
1.5 hours
£60 per person
A hands-on Potter’s Wheel introduction
Making a pot on the potter’s wheel is one of those ‘always wanted to do’ activities. This incredibly enjoyable 90-minute experience offers the opportunity to do just that. Participants share a potter’s wheel, one between two, making it just perfect for small groups and couples. Individuals are most welcome too – many friendships have been forged sharing a wheel at Eastnor Pottery.
You get two goes each and definitely won’t be bored waiting your turn. It’s a fantastic spectator sport, in fact, you learn more watching your potting partner than when sitting at the wheel yourself.
What You’ll Do
On Arrival
You are guaranteed a warm welcome from your hosts, celebrated studio potters Sarah Monk and Jon Williams.
Professional Demo
It’s a gentle start and once you’re ‘apronned up’ and seated, you’ll be treated to an informative and entertaining demonstration. We explain the process in five, easy to understand steps…then it’s down to business!
Throw Down Time
We move through the five steps altogether, as a group, advancing only to the next stage when everybody’s in a good place. You get two goes each and we encourage you to swap over in between goes. Remember, the watching is just as important, if not more than, the making.
Finishing Up
At the close of the session, choose to recycle your pots; air-dry your favourite at home or have your creation fired and glazed (see FAQ for details)
Frequently Asked Questions
The clay washes out and doesn’t stain but we always recommend clothes and footwear you don’t mind getting splattered.
An apron and old towel/tea towel for drying hands and wheel head. Alternatively, you can hire an apron & towel bundle on the day for £5
Maximum of x16 participants per session allowing for plenty of individual guidance and attention.
This course is designed for adults and young people 16 yrs +
You’ll be so engrossed you won’t be able to consider anything other than the spinning wet clay in your hand. For those seeking pre or post pottery refreshment, there is an open-air café in the village a 5 minute walk from the Pottery.
At the end of the session you may (or may not!) have two pots to show for your efforts. You have three choices:
- Recycle your pots so the clay can be enjoyed again and again by our lovely customers.
- Choose your favourite pot to take home and air-dry.
- Have your creation fired and glazed for an additional £20. If you can’t collect it from the studio, you may need to consider P+P at £5 per pot.
Read Our Reviews
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Fantastic experience. I had this as a gift experience for my birthday. The potters wheel class was fantastic and was a lot of fun. The teachers were very thorough and very encouraging. I highly recommend this if you’re looking for something new to experience.
Alison
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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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This was such good fun! We only did a short session but I’d love to go back for more and get some more experience on the wheel. Our hosts were very welcoming and explained how to throw a pot very clearly and well. Highly recommended.
Emma P
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.