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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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Pottery Courses

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 Tuesdays (10.30-1) commencing 26 July, Wednesdays (6.30-9pm) commencing 27 July, Thursdays (6.30-9pm) commencing 28 July

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Intermediate wheel-throwing 6 weeks (2.5 hrs a week)* £195 Tuesdays (6.30-9pm) commencing 26 July

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Advanced wheel-throwing 6 weeks (2.5 hrs a week)* £195 TBC

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Intro to Handbuilding 6 weeks (2.5 hrs a week)* £195 Next course dates TBC

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*All classes include open-access studio hours

Pottery weekends

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 19-20 February, 23-24 April, 28-29 May, 16-17 July, 20- 21 August, 22-23 October, 19-20 November

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Beginners' Sculpture Weekend Sat 10am to 4pm, Sun 10am to 1pm Up to 5 £195pp 26-27 February

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Next Step Wheel weekend (intermediate wheel-throwing) Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm Up to 8 £225pp 1-2 October

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Throwing Masterclass: Afternoon Tea Set Sat & Sun, 10am to 4pm Up to 8 £250pp 18-19 June

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Beginners' Wheel-Throwing: Immersion Week 5 days, (Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm) Up to 8 £695pp 1-5 August

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Clay Experiences

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
Wheel-throwing taster session - Saturdays & Sundays 2 hours Up to 8 £50 pp Clay, tools, glazing and firing

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Couple's wheel-throwing 2 hours 2 £120 per couple Clay, tools, glazing and firing

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Private group session (birthday, special occasion) 2 hrs Up to 8 £60pp Clay, tools, glazing & firing, tea & coffee

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Children's parties 2 hrs 1-5 or 6-10 £220 or £250 Aprons, clay, tools, glazing and firing, drink and a cookie

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Memberships

Studio memberships are available on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis for experienced ceramic artists: enjoy full use of the studio facilities, with firing and glazes included. Please contact us for details.


GET IN TOUCH

E: [email protected]
T: (01604) 968533
 

OUR ADDRESS

Parkhill Yard, Parkhill Road, Castle Ashby, Northampton NN7 1LA

STUDIO OPENING TIMES

Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri (CLOSED MONDAYS)

10am to 9pm

Sat

10am to 5pm

Sun:

10am to 1pm

 

 

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