Ceramics Taster Sessions

Taster sessions run continuously throughout the year, they include wheel throwing, wheel throwing and hand building, and one-off sessions exploring a different technique or focusing on a specific theme. Look out for our new Claydates, ClayMates and other date nights where you can spend time with a loved one or meet someone new in a casual and safe environment sharing your experience of working with clay.

Book a private taster session, group taster, staff team building day or celebration with you and your friends or a family taster.

Hand Building and Wheel Throwing Taster Sessions

Saturday 17th May or 26th July

These sessions provide the opportunity to work with clay and suitable for beginners or those who want to try out a new technique. Learn the basics wheel throwing and hand building using coiling, pinching, surface decoration and slab construction. You will make 2-3 pieces that will be glaze fired and ready to collect 3-4 weeks after the session.

Wheel Throwing Taster Sessions

Saturday 3 May, 24th May, 14 June, 2nd August

These sessions provide the opportunity to work with clay and suitable for beginners or those who want to try out a new technique. Every person will have their own wheel and you will learn how to throw pieces and can expect to make 2-3 pieces which will be glaze fired and ready to collect 3-4 weeks after the session

Private and Group Taster Sessions

Check for availability

Book a group or private session for you, friends, a team away day, families or children. These sessions will be a fun day to learn both hand building and/or throwing on a potter’s wheel.

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