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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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 | Tuesday mornings commencing 7 January, Tuesday evenings commencing 7 January | |
| Intermediate wheel-throwing | 6 weeks (2.5 hrs a week)* | £195 | Thursday mornings commencing 9 January, Thursday evenings commencing 9 January | |
| Advanced wheel-throwing | 6 weeks (2.5 hrs a week)* | £195 | Monday mornings commencing 6 January, Monday evenings commencing 6 January | |
| Handbuilding | 6 weeks (2.5 hrs a week)* | £195 | Beginners: Tuesday mornings commencing 7 January, Tuesday evenings commencing 7 January |
*All classes include open-access studio hours
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 8 | £195pp | 2020: 8-9 February, 28-29, March, 16-17 May, 27-28 June, 8-9 August, 24-25 October | |
| Beginners' Sculpture Weekend | Sat and Sun 10am to 4pm | Up to 8 | £195pp | 29 Feb-1 Mar 2020 | |
| Next Step Wheel weekend (intermediate wheel-throwing) | Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-2pm | Up to 8 | £195pp | 2020: 25-26 April, 10-11 October |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-to-1 tuition | As required | 1 | £35 per hour | Clay, tools, glazing and firing | |
| Wheel-throwing taster session - Saturday mornings (10.30-12.30) | 2 hours | Up to 8 | £50 pp | Clay, tools, glazing and firing | |
| Couple's wheel-throwing | 2 hours | 2 | £120 per couple | Clay, tools, glazing and firing | |
| 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 | |
| Private individual taster session | 2 hrs | 1 | £70 | Clay, tools, firing, glazing, tea & coffee | |
| Children's parties | 2 hrs | 1-5 or 6-10 | £220 or £250 | Aprons, clay, tools, glazing and firing, drink and a cookie |
