Welcome to Honeybourne Pottery – a calm, creative pottery studio nestled in the North Cotswolds
Join them for beginner-friendly pottery workshops and courses where you’ll learn traditional techniques in wheel throwing, hand-building and botanical casting. Whether you’re trying pottery for the first time, looking for a creative day out, or building towards further learning, their workshops offer a welcoming introduction to working with clay. Come solo, with a partner, or as a group — and enjoy a creative session where you’ll leave with handmade pieces and new skills.
Shared workshop -1.5 hours
POTTER’S WHEEL TASTER
Duration: 1.5 hours
Discover the potter’s wheel in this hands-on taster workshop for complete beginners (ages 7+). You’ll learn the basics of wheel throwing, build confidence with clay, and shape your own simple pots from start to finish. Suitable for individuals, couples, or groups, this is a relaxed introduction focused on learning and experimentation.
After a warm welcome, the workshop begins with a full demonstration from one of their expert potters, who will guide you through the key stages of throwing a pot on the wheel. You’ll then move onto your own wheel and begin practicing with step-by-step guidance and support to help you master the basic techniques.
As you work with the clay, you’ll learn how to centre, open, and shape a simple form, developing control and confidence as you go. Pottery takes practice, so it’s completely normal for early attempts to feel wobbly or even collapse — this is all part of learning the process.
With unlimited clay, you’ll have time to experiment, repeat the steps, and build confidence through practice. By the end of the session, you’ll have created a range of pieces and a clearer understanding of the fundamentals of wheel throwing.
Choose your favourite pot to take home on the day, carefully boxed for transport. Pots will air dry naturally and can be painted at home for decorative use, such as display pieces, jewellery pots, or dried flowers.
INCLUSIONS:
Two in-depth demonstrations and expert tuition throughout
Your own potter’s wheel, tools, apron & unlimited clay
Your best two pots to take home on the day (boxed for easy transport)
SCHEDULE: Friday- Sunday
WORKSHOP STARTS: 10:30
MEETING POINT: Honeybourne Pottery, 3 High Street, Honeybourne, Evesham WR11 7PQ
CLOSURES: 25-26/12
NOTES:
Must be pre-booked
Private workshops are available on request on weekdays
Groups capacity: min 8 guests
