POTTERY CLUB for children aged 11-14 

We are launching a new pottery club this April and we would love you to join us. This 6-week class runs alongside the school term, and will take place each Wednesday 4-5.30pm. 

Each week we will work on different projects in the pottery studio, using handbuilding techniques to make and glaze a selection of decorative and functional items.

We will look at sculpture, slab building, coil pots, decorative techniques and glazing. There will be opportunities to explore different tools, equipment and types of clay. There will also be an opportunity for a taster of throwing on the wheel one week. 

All sessions will take place in our fully equipped town centre studio and will be taught by our experienced teachers. Students will have their own shelf space and the opportunity to return to work week on week for refinement. 

We have been teaching private children’s groups for many years and are excited to be able to bring these classes to the public, we hope to see you there! 

KEY INFORMATION 

Dates: Wednesdays 4-5.30pm 15th April - 20th May 2026

Dress code: comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting messy (our clay is non staining but one week we will be using terracotta which can leave a rusty residue on fabric and shoes), layers recommended as studio can get chilly, aprons provided.

Firings: the cost of firings is included in the course fee. We will do everything we can to avoid cracks/ explosions in the kiln but these things do (very) occasionally happen, we will always use mishaps as learning opportunities and help your child understand how to prevent issues in other makes.

Missed sessions: there are no make up opportunities for missed sessions, we will make sure your child catches up on the skills needed in subsequent sessions although it may not be possible to catch up on whole projects. There is no refund/ discount for missed sessions. Please notify us of any absences in advance.

if we ever need to cancel a session due to emergency circumstances we will refund you pro-rata for that session. 

Behaviour: Disrespect to the staff, studio, equipment or other students will not be tolerated and your child will not be able to return to the class - no refund will be given.

if you’d like to come and see the studio before you commit to a class, we are running Easter workshops on 4th April you may wish to try out. 

Hope to see you soon