Ceramics Courses, Tasters & Workshops

At Townhouse we run a programme of pottery courses, taster sessions, and specialist ceramics workshops for beginners and improvers. Whether you’d like to try clay for the first time, build confidence across a range of techniques, or focus on a particular approach such as wheel throwing or handbuilding, our classes are practical, welcoming, and skills-based.

We also host ceramics masterclasses with visiting potters, offering the chance to learn from experienced makers and explore different techniques and ways of working. Upcoming dates are listed below and can be booked online through our ceramics schedule.

Current Ceramics Classes

Pottery Taster Session: Make a Bowl or Platter
A relaxed introduction to working with clay, perfect for complete beginners. In this session, you’ll make a finished piece such as a bowl or platter using slab-building and press or slump moulds, with guidance on shaping, decorating, and choosing a glaze. Book now →

Pottery Wheel Taster Session
A hands-on introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel in a small-group setting. Ideal for complete beginners, these sessions focus on getting a feel for the wheel, learning the basic process, and choosing a favourite piece to be glazed and fired. Book now →

6-Week Beginners Pottery Course
A broad introduction to ceramics covering both handbuilding and wheel throwing. Ideal for complete beginners and improvers, this course helps you build confidence across core techniques including forming, trimming, decorating, glazing, and preparing work for firing. Book now →

6-Week Beginners Wheel Throwing Course
A focused introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel, covering the fundamentals of preparing clay, centring, opening, pulling walls, shaping simple forms, and trimming. Suitable for complete beginners and those looking to refresh their skills. Book now →

6-Week Handbuilding Pottery Course
A practical introduction to handbuilding for beginners and improvers, exploring techniques such as pinching, coiling, slab construction, joining, and surface decoration. Ideal for those who want to develop confidence and make a range of handbuilt forms over several weeks. Book now →

Ceramics Masterclasses
Alongside our regular programme, we host masterclasses with visiting ceramic artists and potters. These workshops offer the chance to explore specific techniques, processes, and ways of working in greater depth. Book now →