Two pottery methods to explore
You can choose wheel throwing or slab building, depending on the kind of form you prefer.
Hands-on from the start
The session is about forming pottery from clay, not decorating something pre-made.
See handmade work too
A studio visit can also connect you with the pottery we make and sell ourselves.
A practical clay session from Stoke-on-Trent
If you're in Stoke-on-Trent and want to spend time making pottery rather than painting ready-made ware, we give you a studio experience centred on clay itself. The main draw is choice: you can explore wheel throwing or slab building, two methods that ask different things of your hands and produce very different forms. That makes the visit useful whether you want to try a new technique or spend time deepening one that already interests you.
Make a session of it and see the wider studio work
Because all teaching happens in our studio, a visit from Stoke-on-Trent can combine guided learning with a look at the pottery we make ourselves. That helps if you enjoy seeing how handmade pieces differ in form, surface and feel. Before you travel, it is worth deciding whether you want the rhythm of the wheel or the more constructed approach of slab building. Once that is clear, the session has a stronger purpose from the beginning.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose between wheel throwing and slab building?
Yes. That choice is one of the main reasons people visit us from Stoke-on-Trent. Wheel throwing focuses on centring, raising and shaping on the wheel, while slab building uses rolled clay sections for more constructed forms.
Is handmade pottery for sale as well as classes?
Yes. Alongside our classes and tuition, we also have handmade pottery available. If you are interested in both learning and seeing finished studio work, that combination can make the visit feel especially worthwhile.
What kind of pottery experience is this?
It is a practical clay session where you make pottery with guidance. The focus is on forming and understanding the material rather than painting a pre-made item. Once booked, use 35 Oaks Close, Nantwich, CW5 8BJ for your visit.