2 Hour Pottery Throwing Experience

Get hands on with clay at this beginner friendly throwing class in Market Harborough.



2 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       £72

Welcome

Welcome

We start with a welcome drink, introductions and an opportunity to ask any questions.


Throwing Demo

Throwing Demo

We will demonstrate each step of throwing a piece - centering, opening and pulling the clay up to form a cylinder. We invite questions throughout - there's a lot to take in, so the more questions the better!


Your turn

Your Turn

Each participant will have their own wheel and use prepared clay to throw their pieces. We will guide you as you go and help whenever needed to throw a pot or two. Each throwing station is equipped with everything you need, including tools, towels, a throwing guide and a mirror for perspective.


Finishing

Finishing

We will trim and finish your pots after they've dryed. We'll glaze your pieces with clear or white glaze and glaze-fire them.


Ready!

Ready

The whole finishing process takes 4 - 6 weeks.

When your pots have been through all the finishing and firing, we'll contact you and arrange a time for you to collect your pieces.


Discover pottery wheel throwing in this two-hour beginner-friendly workshop in Market Harborough. Learn to center, shape, and create your own wheel-thrown ceramics in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Your experienced instructor will guide you step-by-step through crafting unique pieces.
What's Included:
  • Two hours of hands-on tuition in a small group with personalized guidance
  • All materials, tools, and equipment
  • Up to two pieces—trimmed, and fired for later collection
  • Tea, coffee, and plenty of encouragement
Good to Know:
No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. Perfect as a treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift. Come solo or with friends—everyone's welcome!
Leave with a new skill, and a wonderful sense of creative accomplishment.
What you'll get
Up to 2 pieces - these will be finished and glazed for you. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for your pots to be finished.
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Knowledge required
No prior knowledge needed.
What to bring
We provide everything you'll need. We recommend wearing comfortable, old clothing (Warm layers in cooler months are best). Clay can get messy! Short nails are advised.
Add-on available for this class
  • Colour Glaze (£8)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Location

87 St Mary's Rd, Market Harborough

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Recent reviews of 2 Hour Pottery Throwing Experience

  • 5/5 from Nicola, attended Sep 2026: Fabulous throwing experience for a complete novice. It was a fun & relaxed atmosphere that the whole family enjoyed. Lora & team provided clear demos and were supportive & helpful throughout.
  • 5/5 from Tony Huxley, attended Jul 2026: Fantastic tuition and lovely environment. As beginners we learnt so much in just a couple of hours, and came out with some lovely pots. Will come again
  • 5/5 from Ali Tann, attended Jul 2026: A wonderdul return visit with my kids where again we were looked after so well. The whole thing was fun, calming and totally absorbing...and we made some great (and some slightñy less so!) pots. Would thoroughly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Suzanne Hill, attended Jul 2026: Great afternoon learning to throw a pot with very patient teachers.
  • 5/5 from Kerry, attended Jul 2026: We had a great time at The Clay Collective. Lora and Julie are outstanding teachers with a lot of patience and time for their students. The class was very relaxed and no pressure with the right amount of guidance when required. The teaching methods were excellent, with visuals to follow in building your pots. Highly recommend this class for anyone looking to get into pottery. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Steven Basilio, attended Jun 2026: This was such an amazing class. I'd always wanted to try pottery on a wheel, and this session was bought for me as a birthday present. When my group and I arrived, Lora was incredibly welcoming and friendly, immediately making us all feel relaxed. She explained how everything worked and demonstrated the techniques we'd be using throughout the session. After a bit of a shaky start, where I thought I'd be lucky to make even one pot by the end of the class, Lora quickly helped me understand where I was going wrong. With her guidance and encouragement, I improved as the session went on. I found the whole experience incredibly therapeutic and relaxing. It allowed me to completely focus on what I was doing in the moment, which I found surprisingly mindful. Even if pottery isn't something you'd normally consider, but you're interested in mindfulness or simply trying something different, I'd highly recommend giving this class a go.
  • 5/5 from Carlene Hayes, attended Jun 2026: Brilliant couple of hours! Booked as a present for my sister’s birthday - she was a beginner and I had some previous experience - and Julie’s teaching worked really well for both of us. Lovely people and studio. If I lived nearer I’d be there all the time! Thanks so much for a lovely time ️
  • 5/5 from Lucie Phelan, attended Apr 2026: I booked this as a present for my sister for her birthday. We both had a wonderful time. Loved all of it, thank you.
  • 5/5 from Susan Rossitter, attended Apr 2026: I wanted taster on the pottery wheel, and really had great time. This has certainly encouraged me to take pottery up. The tutor was very good, giving great demonstrations and helping with our creations. The group was small and friendly. We had good laugh at times in the relaxed atmosphere.
  • 5/5 from Graham Jones, attended Mar 2026: Great, clear instruction throughout. No pressure to rush. Everything taken at appropriate speed for varying abilities. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Val Skidmore, attended Mar 2026: Excellent session… teachers were really clear & helpful. Glad of the advice to wear warm clothes you don’t mind getting dirty… it’s not a clean craft. Harder than you imagine it being but managed to throw 3 reasonable bowls, my granddaughter also enjoyed the session making 2 “abstract “ (her words) bowls. Looking forward to seeing how they turn out when fired & glazed
  • 5/5 from Catherine McManus, attended Mar 2026: What an amazing experience. The studio, the welcome, the teaching was all perfect and myself and my daughter absolutely loved it. Thank you for such an enjoyable introduction to pottery.
  • 5/5 from Jackie Lunn, attended Feb 2026: We loved our pottery experience! I got worse and my daughter got better as the session went on but we learnt loads and can’t wait to have another go. Excellent tutors with infinite patience. Thanks very much.
  • 5/5 from Jeff Pritchard, attended Feb 2026: A fun two hours with helpful teachers at hand to give advice. It's not as easy as it looks and I don't think I"ll be entering The Great Pottery Throw Down any time soon but enjoyed the experience.
  • 5/5 from Debbie Briggs, attended Jan 2026: So kind and generous. Brilliantly skilled and able to get the balance just right of helping and letting you learn and create.
  • 5/5 from Milan Rajpara, attended Dec 2025: 10/10 Experience!! Booked this as a birthday treat to try something new and it was such a fantastic experience. After being offered a cup of tea, Lora was extremely helpful and patient with teaching the techniques. The class had 4 of us which was the perfect size and we had our own equipment and Lora showed us how to operate the wheel. Then we had the best part of 90 mins to throw our own pots! There was enough time for us to have 3 attempts (one of which failed but part of the learning process!) and we managed to successfully create 2 pots each that Lora will be firing and glazing a colour of our choice for us. Such a fantastic Saturday afternoon - it’s definitely kickstarted a pottery bug and scratched the creative itch!
  • 5/5 from Mr Mark Baxter, attended Nov 2025: We had a daddy / daughter afternoon out, excellent hospitality. We both really enjoyed it. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Alison Tann, attended Oct 2025: Great session - heaps of patience and humour! Went with a 9 and 11 yr old who loved it and made better pots than me. Thoroughly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Hilary Lowne, attended Oct 2025: We had a fabulous afternoon and Laura and Solay were fantastic patient teachers! A lot of fun and a variety of our creations ready for us to pick up soon- thank you ️
  • 5/5 from Gloria Rodriguez, attended Sep 2025: We booked a group session for 4, it was a hen do activity. Lora and her helper Emma were very kind, attentive and accomodating. Lora explained the steps clearly and patiently. Emma and Lora were very encoraging. We all managed to produce one good peice each even though we had never done this before. The studio is so lovely and very relaxing we lost track of time. It was an awesome experience, highly recommend. We are planing to go back to trim our pieces and do next step. Thank you Lora!
  • 5/5 from Hannah Wilkins, attended Sep 2025: My partner bought me the voucher for our anniversary. I found the options available to me convenient and the booking was easy. We were pleasantly surprised to find that we were in a private class, with just us and Lora. Lora was fun and friendly and helpful, allowing us to have a go on our own. We made 2 “bowls” each. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would love to go again!
  • 5/5 from K A Howes, attended Sep 2025: Great experience! Very informative and helpful teacher. We had a lovely time - appreciated the complimentary teas :) definitely recommend and would go back.
  • 5/5 from Sarah-Jane Unwin, attended Aug 2025: We absolutely love this mornings session, so much fun! Thank you
  • 5/5 from Roberta Oladele, attended Aug 2025: We had a lovely teacher that was super patient and helpful. I felt I learned alot from the 2 hour sessions. Had a great time trying something new.
  • 5/5 from Beverly Morris, attended Aug 2025: Great experience. Lots to learn but very enjoyable. Would recommend
  • 5/5 from Wendy Budwal, attended Aug 2025: This was such an amazing experience. A real taste in such a lovely environment. Definitely would recommend
Your teacher

The Clay Collective
The Clay Collective

5.0 (39)
female Women-owned

Hi, I'm Lora – a lifelong maker with a passion for pottery, and helping others discover the joy of creating with clay.
With years of hands-on experience and a love for simple, beautiful design, I create workshops and courses that make pottery accessible and fun for everyone – whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned hand.
My classes focus on practical, approachable techniques that let you create beautiful, functional ceramics without the stress.
My goal is to help you feel confident, inspired, and proud of what you make – all while having a great time getting your hands dirty.

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