Taster Sessions

Our one-off taster sessions are ideal for beginners. You’ll learn the basics of throwing on a wheel, plus a range of hand building skills through demonstrations and plenty of hands on exercises.

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  • My daughter and I had a great time doing the taster session. Learning something new can be nerve wracking but the staff were absolutely brilliant! Really supportive and knowledgeable. I would recommend to anyone . To learn a new skill or just for fun , we had a fantastic afternoon!

    Paula Fever

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR SESSION

What’s Included

Taster sessions are 3 hours long. There are a maximum of 12 people in a class, with at least 2 experienced teachers taking care of the group. They run on Saturdays with a morning (9:30am - 12:30pm) session and afternoon (1:00pm - 4pm) session available.

  • Take a guided look around the studio and get introduced to a range of handbuilding techniques to begin your pottery experience

  • Shape and create your own mug or vase using handbuilding methods, adding your own details and personality.

  • Have a go on the pottery wheel and experience the joy of throwing clay for the first time.

  • Choose three of your favourite creations to be glazed and fired.

  • All clay, glazes, and tools are provided, so you can simply come along and enjoy the process

  • £85 per person

Taster Session Dates

Please find our upcoming dates here for all of our taster sessions.

  • Saturday 5th September 2026 1pm - 4pm
    Afternoon only
    SOLD OUT
    £85

    Saturday 12th September 2026 9:30am-12:30pm
    7 spaces available
    £85

    Saturday 12th September 2026 1pm-4pm
    10 spaces available
    £85

    Saturday 19th September 2026 1pm - 4pm
    Afternoon only
    8 spaces available
    £85

  • Saturday 3rd October 2026 9:30am-12:30pm
    11 spaces available
    £85

    Saturday 3rd October 2026 1pm-4pm
    12 spaces available
    £85

    Saturday 10th October 2026 1pm - 4pm
    Afternoon only
    11 spaces available
    £85

    Saturday 17th October 2026 9:30am-12:30pm
    12 spaces available
    £85

    Saturday 17th October 2026 1pm-4pm
    12 spaces available
    £85

    Saturday 24th October 2026 9:30am-12:30pm
    11 spaces available
    £85

    Saturday 24th October 2026 1pm-4pm
    12 spaces available
    £85

  • Saturday 14th November 2026 9:30am-12:30pm
    11 spaces available
    £85

    Saturday 14th November 2026 1pm-4pm
    12 spaces available
    £85

    Saturday 21st November 2026 9:30am-12:30pm
    12 spaces available
    £85

    Saturday 21st November 2026 1pm-4pm
    12 spaces available
    £85

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Just arrive a few minutes early to get settled – then relax and enjoy!

  • Suitable for ages 15+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

  • Finished pieces are ready in around a month – we’ll contact you when they’re ready to collect. Unfortunately, due to such a high demand for taster sessions, we can only keep finished work for two months.

  • Yes, you can change the date as long as it is more than five working days before the event, subject to availability.

    Unfortunately we will not be able to offer you a refund or an alternative session without adequate notice as we will not be able to fill your space.

    Please email us to request a change of date. You can see full details of our policies on our terms and conditions page.

  • Yes, we will send an email to the address provided 10-12 days before. This will give you all the information you will need to know. Do add us to your contacts and check your junk mail folder if you don’t receive the email.

Looking for a family session?

 We run separate family-friendly workshops (ages 5+)

Find out more here