The ideal choice if you’d like a relaxed introduction to pottery, this private taster session is perfect for beginners. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll have the chance to get hands-on and enjoy the creative process at your own pace.

You can book for 1–4 people, making it a great option for individuals, couples, or small groups.

It’s our most popular session for first-timers and is often chosen as a thoughtful and unique gift experience.

Gift vouchers available

Join us for an enriching Group Pottery Taster Session, designed for all skill levels. Explore pottery in a collaborative environment, guided by skilled instructors through all the main 5 techniques of throwing on the pottery wheel.

Our 5-Week Total Beginners Wheel Course at Brick Kiln Pottery is the perfect introduction to throwing on the wheel, with no experience needed.

You’ll learn the fundamentals of wheel-throwing, including centring, pulling up clay, and creating simple forms such as bowls and cylinders. As the course progresses, you’ll also be introduced to trimming and basic glazing techniques.

With small groups and step-by-step guidance, you’ll build confidence at your own pace in a relaxed, supportive studio environment, leaving with a selection of finished pieces and solid foundational skills.

Our 5-Week Improvers Wheel Course at Brick Kiln Pottery is ideal for those with some experience who want to build confidence and refine their throwing skills.

You’ll work on more challenging forms such as taller pots, lidded vessels, and narrow-neck pieces, while improving control, consistency, trimming, and finishing techniques.

With small groups and expert guidance, you’ll receive plenty of hands-on support and leave with a finished collection of work and stronger wheel-throwing skills to take forward.

This one-day workshop is perfect for those who’ve had some experience on the wheel and want to take things further.

It’s ideal if you're looking to refine your technique, troubleshoot common issues like centring, uneven walls, or shaping problems, and build confidence at the wheel.

With expert guidance, plenty of practice time, and a relaxed, supportive atmosphere, you’ll make real progress.

All materials and firing included.

NEW! Join us for a 3-day pottery intensive at Brick Kiln Pottery.

This hands-on course is perfect for beginners and improvers alike, with expert tuition in both wheel throwing and hand-building. You’ll learn how to centre clay, shape and trim on the wheel, build by hand using pinch, coil, and slab techniques, and glaze your work on the final day. Small groups for plenty of individual attention.

All materials, tools, and firings are included.

Spaces limited — booking essential!

The perfect session for corporate events, birthday gatherings or hen parties. These sessions will be bespoke to suit your requirements, offering a relaxed and creative environment for all experience levels.

With guidance from our experienced instructors, you’ll learn the basics of pottery and create your own unique pieces. We can tailor each session to your group, with options to include lunch platters and other refreshments for a seamless and enjoyable experience. We have a relaxing space should you decide to add lunch to your session.