TASTER THROWING

Taster Throwing sessions are every SATURDAY and SUNDAY at 10:30am or 1:30pm. We have very limited spaces, so make sure to book as soon as possible!

Strictly for 12 yrs+. During school holidays we run special taster throwing sessions just for kids ages 8-12.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH OUR INTRODUCTION TO THROWING VIDEO BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Each person will be given a large ball of clay to work with. This price includes all materials, glazing, and firing. Throwing sessions will last around 45 - 60 minutes. There is a maximum of 5 people per session, plus our potter teaching you.

* Please note, full payment is taken at the time of booking. Changes or refunds are only accepted with 48hrs notice. You must arrive promptly for your session, we will wait a maximum of 5 minutes before starting the session.

We will ask you to remove jewellery/watches at the session, and if you have long nails, please trim them short as this will make throwing a lot easier. Clay washes out of clothes.

If you are a group of 4 - 8 people and want to have a session during the week then you can email bookings@paintingpotterycafe.co.uk about running an extra class, and we will see if we can accommodate you. If you are more than 5 people and want to try throwing and painting all in one session take a look at Package 7 of our party packages.

Option 1: £30 per person

Your pots will be clear glazed a lovely shiny white, safe for food and drink use.

Option 2: £40* per person

You can return to paint your pots after 3 weeks from your throwing session, you then have up to a month to return to paint. *Come on a weekday during term time and you will receive a £5 off-peak discount, making option 2 only £35 per person. When booking your initial taster throwing session, option 2 will only charge you the off-peak price of £35, if you return to paint your piece on a weekend or school holiday, the remaining £5 will be charged at the painting session.

How it works:

Step 1 - Our studio assistants will explain the main points of working on the wheel and will demonstrate how to throw a pot. Then it’s your turn. They will continue to support you as you work the wheel.

Step 2 – You will have 1 large ball of clay to work with, shaping and changing into a beautiful pot! It’s important to remember that if this is your first time throwing, it’s not always going to be perfect, but it will always be fun!

Step 3 -  Make sure you have written your name and the date on your ticket.  We will scratch these details on the base when the pots have dried off. Your pots will take up to two weeks to fire, ready for decoration or clear glazing.

Step 4 -  *Return to paint your pot at a later date (after 3 weeks) and then we will glaze and fire them again ready for collection a 10 days later. (*Option 2)

BOOK IN BELOW (or scroll down for our Valentines Day throwing!) :

VALENTINES DAY THROWING SPECIAL: SOLD OUT - email for waitlist

FIRING YOUR THROWN OR HAND BUILT POTS

Please be aware that very occasionally clay items can break, or at worse explode, in the kiln.  We try to control for these events but it is not always possible. Sometimes your pottery may not look exactly as it did when you did the throwing session. We rely on our customers understanding that this is not always an exact science but we will always do our best. It is the charm but also the frustration of working with ceramics, so we encourage you to embrace any wobbles or small imperfections in your pot/s. We cannot offer refunds for this but will offer you something of ours as a replacement if your piece is no longer fit to function.