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pottery course partcipant staring into the bottom of her pot

pottery course partcipant staring into the bottom of her potThey say that there’s a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow….

Find yours at Eastnor Pottery and the Flying Potter. :)

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Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel

Potter’s Wheel Courses

the great pottery throwdown 2022 logo

the great pottery throwdown 2022 logoWith another series of The Great Pottery Throwdown on the telly, potters, ceramics course providers, manufacturers of pottery equipment and clay suppliers are riding a considerable wave of interest. We’ve been offering remarkable pottery experiences from our idyllic Herefordshire studio for nearly 30 years. Whenever GPTD hits the screens, we are inundated with course participants and wannabe potters, most of whom are sampling the delights of the potter’s wheel for the very first time.

Having been inspired by the programme, our students soon discover the magical attraction of throwing clay, the very same, no doubt that enticed GPTD contestants to start making in the first place.

the great pottery throwdown contestants for 2022

Here’s a few reasons why making pottery on the potter’s wheel is so popular.

To achieve a ‘good pot’, you must concentrate on what you are doing. So much so, there is little capacity to dwell on anything other than the clay in hand. All the ‘other stuff’ fizzing around your head dissolves and a sense of well-being and relaxation prevails. Making pottery is a go to activity for many wishing to unwind after the rigors of the day. Just try and find a pottery evening class with less than a three-year waiting list!

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Under correct tuition, throwing a pot is a skill easily attainable in a short space of time. The sense of achievement produced by making your very own pot, for all its wobbles and imperfections, is undeniable.

five women holding wodden boards with ceramic creations they have made standing outside eastnor pottery next to the eastnor pottery sign

Doing anything with others often amplifies enjoyment of the activity. Although classes at Eastnor Pottery are small, individuals and couples’ bond over the experience of making – a creative community is established and the camaraderie between participants is tangible. On our Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel class , participants share a wheel between two, taking turns to make pots. Just as much technique can be learnt watching your potting partner as when you are sat at the wheel yourself. Shared experience – you can’t beat it!

The excitement and exhilaration of trying something for the first time makes for a memorable experience. You always remember the ‘first time’ and making something with your very own hands reinforces that memory…quite literally ‘making’ memories.

Above all, the potter’s wheel is great fun. What can be more hilarious than watching somebody grapple with a lump of wet, spinning mud!? The audible joy and laughter emanating from Eastnor Pottery on a Saturday afternoon is life affirming.

have a go on the potter's wheel is hilarious fun at eastnor pottery

If you would like to experience the benefits of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel then please take a look at our ever so popular Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel Class or if you fancy a totally immersive experience, our weekend and one day Potter’s Wheel Courses  might be just the thing.

The Great Pottery Throwdown is currently broadcast every Sunday at 7.45pm on Channel 4. It’s also repeated on More 4 on a Friday evening at 7.45pm.

couple watch each other make a pot on the potter's wheel at eastnor pottery herefordshire

pots thrown on weekend pottery course

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

We sold soooo many potter’s wheel experience gift vouchers in the lead up to Christmas, Santa must have had to put in for over time delivering to all the lucky recipients.

If you did receive one, we recommend you book your session in as soon as humanly possible as availability is being snapped up at a rate of knots!

Just navigate to our home page, scroll down until you get to the orange redeem a gift voucher button and then it should be straight forward from then on in. You will need your voucher code so have it ready when you log on.

We are aware there are a few of you out there who didn’t receive a pottery experience this Christmas. Boooooo! :( BUT remember one of our gift vouchers makes for a wonderful birthday present! ;)

Our gift vouchers extend beyond the festive season and make for equally enchanting birthday presents. Just imagine the joy on someone’s face as they unwrap the promise of a hands-on pottery adventure. It’s a gift that not only allows them to mold clay but also to shape memories that last a lifetime.

And for an extra touch of personalization, consider complementing the pottery experience with the timeless elegance of customized jewelry. Whether it’s a delicately engraved pendant or a bracelet with a personalized charm, this thoughtful addition can turn a memorable moment into a wearable keepsake.

So, if you’re on the lookout for a birthday gift that goes beyond the ordinary, our pottery sessions paired with customized jewelry might just be the perfect blend of creativity and sentiment.

Incorporating lab grown diamond into these custom designs adds an extra dimension of modern elegance.

Lab-grown diamonds offer the same stunning brilliance as natural stones but with the added benefit of ethical and sustainable production.

This thoughtful choice ensures that your gift is both meaningful and forward-thinking, making it a standout present for any occasion.

Good luck everybody and we look forward to welcoming you to Eastnor Pottery in 2022.

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pottery course student covered in terracotta clay

pottery course student covered in terracotta clayThere’s always one!!!!

Due to unprecedented demand for our potter’s wheel day courses we’ve added three extra dates early in 2022:

Sunday 9 Jan

Sunday 6 Feb

Sunday 6 March

Perfect opportunity to be ‘the one’!

Details and how to book online.

a ball of freshly thrown pots assembled into a sculpture

a ball of freshly thrown pots assembled into a sculpture

You get to make tonnes and tonnes of pots on our one day potter’s wheel course – way too many to fire and glaze.

At the end of the session we ask participants to choose their favourite 2-3 pots for the kiln, the rest get ‘recycled’.

Occasionally, participants are drawn to the pile of soft, rejected pots and a certain amount of re-modelling goes on! Jeff couldn’t resist the draw of the slops pile and the creative possibilities of re-working it. The result reminds me of something though…cant quite put my finger on it!?

 

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