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Clay in the classroom

The opportunity to model & mark a soft, malleable material is vital, not only for children’s self expression and creativity but in all aspects of their learning and well being. Working with clay develops literacy, numeracy, language and communication. Through skilful facilitation, we aim to enhance the lives of all the children and adults we have the pleasure to work with.

Why Eastnor Pottery

  • 35 years expertise of working in early years, schools and community settings.
  • Recognised ceramic artists with experience of exhibiting in the UK and abroad.
  • Fully mobile ‘Flying Potter’ service anywhere in the UK
  • Option to visit our unique artists’ studio in Herefordshire
  • Work on individual or collaborative whole school projects
  • Age-appropriate skills & techniques
  • Fun & accessible
  • Curriculum linked projects
  • Staff training & twilight sessions
  • All tools & materials provided
  • Firing service available
  • We tidy up afterwards!

Benefits of our school workshops

Encourages collaboration & teamwork

Develops language & communication

Increases self-esteem & confidence

Opportunity for creative fun

Versatile to suit all ages & abilities

Learn new techniques

Fired results to keep

At school or in our studio

Early Years & Primary Schools

  • Reggio Emilia inspired approach to learning
  • Collaborative whole school tile panels and sculpture
  • Curriculum themed individual works
  • Multi-sensory & messy clay play sessions
  • Forest school activities
  • Staff training and twilight sessions

High Schools & Post-16 Education

  • Techniques including potter’s wheel, coil pot and slab building.
  • Projects designed for GCSE & A level coursework
  • Creative career talks and presentations
  • Work experience placements
  • Professional fired & glazed results
  • Staff training and twilight sessions

Special Educational Needs

  • Safe and encouraging environment
  • Accessible & enabling projects
  • Freedom to explore and learn beyond conventional practice
  • Huge experience of working with children and adults with a variety of disabilities
  • Staff training and twilight sessions

Blog Articles

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  • Clay at Early Years Conference

    Here’s Jon ‘reflecting’ on a brilliant afternoon at Edgebaston Stadium. 😀 The flying potter was facilitating a breakout session at…

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  • Schools art at Kingham

    All this week Sculpture at Kingham Lodge has welcomed 3000 local school children for a sneak preview of the exhibits…

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  • Throwback Thursday – all the fun of the Makershack

    Delighted to announce we’ll once again be expounding the scientific attributes of clay at The Cheltenham Science Festival taking place…

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Read Our Reviews

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Jon came to do some workshops with our year 8 students during our annual activities week. All students (& staff) were thoroughly engaged and delighted to watch and listen intently to Jons entertaining and informative demonstration and then they each had a go at both hand modelling and making a small pot on the potter’s wheel.
    Everyone enjoyed the fantastic morning and we will definitely book a workshop again!

    Bredon School

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Jon came to our school at Lapworth- absolutely superb. He inspired and engaged the children from the off, the workshop was pitched so well for them (Year 6 in the morning, Year 2 in the afternoon) and we will absolutely welcome him back whenever we can- thank you, Jon!

    Lapworth Primary School

How To Book

Prices from £250 for a half day workshop, to discuss your requirements contact us now.

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