Specialist Courses
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Functional Ware with Nadine Sansom
18th `May - 22nd June 2026 | Mondays
9:30am - 12:30pm and 1:00pm - 4:00pm
On this 5-week course, emphasis is placed on creating functional ware, like bowls, plates, mugs, and vessels, designed for both form and utility.
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Make your own Porcelain Homeware with Liz O'Dwyer
20th May - 24th June | Wednesdays
9:30am - 12:30pm and 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for an inspiring 6-week introduction to throwing with porcelain. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on course will guide you through the fundamentals of working with this beautiful material.
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Throwing for Improvers with Africa Lopez
21st May - 25th June | Thursdays
9:30am - 12:30pm or 1pm - 4pm
This 6-week course is designed for existing potters, or those with some experience of throwing who would like to improve their skills.
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Throwing for Beginners with Africa Lopez
8th May - 26th June | Fridays
1pm - 4pm
Africa will be leading an 8-week course that will teach students the basics of throwing, from centering clay and pulling forms to trimming and glazing.
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Introduction to Slab Built Ceramics with Bekky May
8th May - 26th June | Fridays
9:30am - 12:30pm
Over the 8 weeks, students will develop a collection of functional homeware pieces while also exploring sculptural projects.
Term Dates
Please find our yearly term dates here for all of our classes.
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Monday 2nd March - Saturday 2nd May 2026
One week Easter Break from Friday 3rd April – Saturday 11th April inclusive
£316 for 8 week term
*For Friday and Saturday students this is a 7-week term due to the studio being closed from Good Friday until 11th April inclusive (£276.50 for 7 weeks)
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Two week Easter Break for Children- No classes during Easter break from 3rd – 18th April inclusive
Monday 2nd March - Monday 27th April 2026
5:45pm - 8:15pm older age group only (£210) * 7-week term (no classes on Monday 6th and 13th April)
Thursday 5th March - Thursday 30th April 2026
4:30pm - 5:30pm younger age group only (£105) * 7-week term
5:45pm - 8:15pm older age group only (£210) * 7-week term
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Tuesday 5th May - Saturday 27th June 2026
£316 for 8 week term
*For Monday students this is a 6-week term due to bank holidays on Monday 4th May & Monday 25th May. The cost of the 6-week term for Monday students is £237
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Monday 11th May 2026 - Monday 22nd June 2026
No Children’s class on Monday 4th May and no Children’s classes during half term week from 25th – 29th May 2026
5:45pm - 8:15pm older age group only (£180) * 6-week term (no class on Monday 4th May)
Thursday 8th May - Thursday 26th June 2025
No Children’s classes during half term week from 26th May – 30th May 2025
4:30pm - 5:30pm younger age group only (£105) * 7-week term
5:45pm - 8:15pm older age group only (£210) * 7-week term
Gift a Pottery Experience
Frequently Asked Questions
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You should wear comfortable clothes which you don’t mind getting a bit of clay on! Layers can be a good idea as temperatures can be a little variable. All students should wear comfortable, flat shoes with non-slip soles and covered toes, and bring an apron/cover-up. Long hair should be tied back for wheel work. We also recommend that jewellery, watches and other valuables are left at home.
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Yes. Within all of our termly classes we include a tea break which includes a lovely selection of coffee, teas and cakes.
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You will not need to bring any tools as we have everything you need at the studio. You are, however, welcome to bring your own tools if you prefer to use them.
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There is a small firing charge for termly students of £4 per 500g of glazed work and £5 for work with oxide. Please note that from 27th February 2023 this will increase to £5 per 500g and £6 for work with oxide.
Any work that is over 30cm in width or length will be charged at double the cost.