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Beginners Pottery Classes Near Nantwich, Whitchurch and Market Drayton.
Beginners Pottery Classes with Tuition
Nobody is good at pottery as soon as they sit down, and that's the entire point. There are numerous skills to learn and our beginners sessions are built for people who have never touched clay - or who can't remember what they learned at school many years ago.
Our beginners sessions are always small groups of no more than four people and we love showing people how to play with clay. Our sessions are built around you and your abilities and ambitions and are perfect for children, parents, grandparents, friends, family members...or like many before you, just come on your own and you will quickly make new friends.
What happens in your first session?
In one 3-hour session you could wedge your first clay, learn the three basics (pinching, coiling and slab work) and, if you fancy it, have a first go on the wheel.
You'll take home two or three pieces after they've been glazed and fired, usually ready within three weeks.
What happens after that?
Most beginners move on to open studio membership or a block booking where skills compound fast: centering, pulling walls, trimming, glazing.
Others just come back for studio sessions whenever they fancy a making day — the Flexi-Pass (5 sessions, £195) is built for exactly that.
What's included?
Clay, tools, aprons, glazes and firings. Tea, coffee, soft drinks are always available.
There are no additional charges for any clay or glazes that we have in stock (note, we have over 100! Other people buy handbags or shoes, Tracy buys glaze!)
We don't make any firing charges either for as many pieces as you make (fair useage does apply) but for nearly all hobby potters there are no additional charges.
We help our students sell their work professionally so we help them from right at the beginning to making money from their pots. When you move into this category we will charge a reasonable commission for selling the pots and if you are a large production potter we could charge for additional clay but only by discussion and agreement :)
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Small Friendly Groups
Never more than four people at once
Expert Tuition Always Available
Make what you want to make with our guidance and support.
Handbuilding or Throwing on the Wheel
The choice is yours always.
All Clay, Glazing and Support - No Extra Cost
We have simple pricing - with no additional costs.
Friendly Community
Our students turn into friends and we all help each other to make amazing things
Suitable for All Skill Levels
Whether you're a complete beginner, want to improve your skills or you're already a master potter, you are welcome here :)
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45 British pounds
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30 British pounds
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Meet Our Team
Tracy Cross
Ceramicist & Owner
Specialising in pottery throwing, handbuild and decoration
Jess Kench
Ceramicist
Specialist in Forever Notes and Glazing techniques
What Our Customers Say
Kathy B
"I love coming to Clayways. Tracy and Jess are super friendly, always helpful and I meet lovely people. My throwing has improved substantially with their guidance. HIghly recommended."
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Carter
"Ordered the brass candle holder and it arrived beautifully packaged and exactly as described. Will buy again!"
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Elias
"It’s nice to see a brand that cares about the-makers as much as the product. Great experience overall."
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