CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Following the government announcement on Monday, 22 February, the studio is gearing up to reopen for all sessions and courses from Monday, 12 April 2021. If you are booked onto a session scheduled during March, or a course postponed from January, you will be contacted directly by email concerning your session/course.

We look forward to welcoming back students, members and visitors very soon!

 

Start Creating!

Our pottery courses and one-time clay experiences are an opportunity to experience pottery in either an individual or group setting – and at a pace which suits you. In all our wheel-throwing courses and sessions, you will enjoy the use of your own wheel (classes are limited to 8 participants).

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Pottery Courses

Our 6-week pottery courses offer the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of the various stages of the ceramic process, from initial creation of your piece on the wheel or by hand, through to glazing and firing.

Class Duration Price Available dates Booking method
Beginners' wheel-throwing 6 weeks (2.5 hrs a week)* £195 Mondays (6.30-9pm) commencing 4 January, Thursdays (10.30am - 1pm) commencing 7 January, Fridays (6.30-9pm) commencing 8 January 2021

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Intermediate wheel-throwing 6 weeks (2.5 hrs a week)* £195 Tuesdays (6.30-9pm) commencing 5 January, Thursdays (6.30-9pm) commencing 7 January, Fridays (10.30am - 1pm) commencing 8 January

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Advanced wheel-throwing 6 weeks (2.5 hrs a week)* £195 Wednesdays (10.30am to 1pm) commencing 6 January, Wednesdays (6.30-9pm) commencing 6 January

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Handbuilding 6 weeks (2.5 hrs a week)* £195 Start dates TBC - contact us to join the waiting list

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*All classes include open-access studio hours

Pottery weekends

Escape for a weekend of pottery in the heart of the beautiful English countryside! Located in the picturesque village of Castle Ashby in Northamptonshire, our studios are nestled in the tranquil countryside surrounding the magnificent Castle Ashby House, which dates back to 1574.

The village offers a rural shopping yard, a selection of tea rooms, and the beautiful gardens of Castle Ashby House. The area is a ramblers' paradise, fishing is available at nearby Grendon Lakes, and the pretty market town of Olney is just 5 miles away.

We are located mid-way between Wellingborough and Northampton, both easily accessible by train (less than an hour from London), or there is ample on-site parking.

Experience Duration Participants Price Available dates Booking method
Pottery Discovery weekend (beginners' wheel throwing) Sat 10am to 4pm, Sun 10am to 2pm Up to 6 £195pp 17-18 April, 15-16 May, 5-6 June, 3-4 July

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Beginners' Sculpture Weekend Sat 10am to 4pm, Sun 10am to 1pm Up to 5 £195pp 2021 dates TBC

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Next Step Wheel weekend (intermediate wheel-throwing) Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm Up to 8 £225pp No dates currently scheduled: please contact us to join the waiting list

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Teapot Masterclass Sat & Sun, 10am to 4pm Up to 6 £225pp 2021 dates TBC

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Beginners' Wheel-Throwing: Immersion Week 5 days, (Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm) Up to 8 £675pp 2021 dates TBC

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Clay Experiences

Give wheel-throwing a try in one of our taster or private individual/group sessions. Throw 2 pots on the wheel during your session, and we will then fire & glaze them for you in a colour of your choice.

We offer the following one-time clay experiences for individuals or groups:

Experience Duration Participants Price Included Booking method
Wheel-throwing taster session - Saturday mornings (10.30-12.30) 2 hours Up to 8 £50 pp Clay, tools, glazing and firing

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Couple's wheel-throwing 2 hours 2 £120 per couple Clay, tools, glazing and firing

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Private group session (birthday, hen/stag party, special occasion) 2 hrs or 3 hrs Up to 8 £60 or £85 pp Clay, tools, glazing & firing, tea & coffee

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Children's parties 2 hrs 1-5 or 6-10 £220 or £250 Aprons, clay, tools, glazing and firing, drink and a cookie

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Memberships

Studio memberships are available on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis for experienced ceramic artists: enjoy full use of the studio facilities, with firing and glazes included. Please contact us for details.