Our pottery studio in Somerset offers wheel-throwing, hand-building, and private workshops for beginners, couples, and groups. Whether you're looking for a mindful hobby, a special gift-making session, or a fun team experience — you're in the right place.
FROM CLAY TO CALM
A creative studio to explore, relax, and make something real
Wheel and hand-building pottery workshops in Shepton Mallet — no experience needed. Come solo or with friends. Leave with something made by your hands and heart.
What can you do in the studio?
Try the Wheel. Shape by Hand. Celebrate in Clay.
Pottery Wheel Sessions
Learn to center and shape clay on the wheel.
Perfect for first-timers or curious creatives.
Hand-building Workshops
Slow-paced, tactile sessions using coils & slabs.
No rush — just clay, tools, and your hands.
Private & Group Events
Celebrate birthdays, hen dos or just a fun day out.
Wine welcome, creativity guaranteed.
Quiet, guided making — just two people
£75 per person | Up 90 minutes
Maximum 2 people per session
A calm, semi-private pottery wheel experience designed for people who want a slower, more personal first contact with clay.
This is not a busy group class.
It’s quiet, focused, and guided — with the tutor close throughout.
Come on your own or bring someone with you.
No experience needed.
What you’ll do
You’ll get a proper first go on the wheel and make your first shapes.
learn the basics: posture, hand placement, centring and shaping
make 1–2 small pieces (a bowl, cup, or similar)
choose your favourite piece to keep
We’ll glaze and fire it for you.
Your finished piece will be ready to collect in a few weeks.
Why it feels different
only 2 people per session
lots of hands-on guidance (without hovering)
calm, cosy, fully equipped studio
all clay, glazing and firing included
Who this is for
complete beginners
anyone looking for a calm, meaningful activity
couples or friends who want something creative but unhurried
people curious about the wheel, without committing to a full course
What often comes next
Many people use this session as a first step before joining a 6-week wheel course, where you practise regularly and go deeper at a steady pace.
There’s no obligation — this session works perfectly on its own.
If you do want to continue, we’ll guide you to the next step after your visit.
A warm, relaxed and creative evening.
In this 1.5-hour session, you’ll handbuild a simple ceramic piece and decorate it with underglaze colours - no experience needed.
We keep this event small and cosy, so you get personal support and a calm, inspiring atmosphere.
A complimentary glass of wine is included.
8 May | 5PM
What you’ll make
Choose from:
• a small bowl
• a mug
• a trinket dish
• a mini vase
Your piece will be glazed and fired by us and ready for collection in 4 weeks.
What’s included
• All materials & tools
• Underglaze decoration
• One glass of wine
• Glazing & firing
• Friendly guidance from our studio team
Perfect for
• a cosy night out
• dates
• solo creativity
• small groups and friends
Private 2-person course | Confident beginners
Price is for one person. Two participants in total.
More wheel time. More guidance. Stronger results.
26 May & 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jun
6–8 PM (Tuesday)
2 hours per session | All materials & firings included
A structured 6-week course for those who want real progress
Course details
Length: 6 weeks
Frequency: once a week
Session time: 6:00–8:00 pm
Group size: 2 people
Level: confident beginners
This is a progressive course.
Each session builds on the previous one.
Focus on control and consistency, not speed.
What you’ll do
learn centring and basic shaping
practise control and consistency
make a small set of functional pieces
glaze your finished work in the final session
What’s Included
6 guided sessions (2 hours each)
All clay, tools, glazing & firings
Finished set of your own pieces
Tea, coffee & biscuits
Why Join
Maximum attention each session
Faster skill development
Strong technical foundation
A calm, uninterrupted learning space
Stories from the Studio
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From first touch to full creation — explore clay your way. We offer a range of hands-on pottery sessions for all levels — whether you’ve never touched clay before or you’re ready to deepen your skills and style.
Workshops & Courses
Our studio is also available for your own group sessions and events. Just bring your people — we’ll take care of the clay, the calm, and the kettle.
Events & Groups
Our digital gift cards start from £20 and unlock more than just pottery — they open the door to calm, creativity, and connection.