Beginners 4 Week Hand-Building Pottery Course

Create some beautiful ceramics at this four-week pottery course.


Fire Nest
Fire Nest
4.8 (167)

4 x 2 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 6 to 100
  £120

Held at our Studio in Kempston West End (MK43 8RU)
In this 4-week hand-building pottery course, you will learn how to create beautiful and functional ceramic pieces that you can proudly take home. Throughout the workshop, you will be guided step-by-step on how to mould and shape clay into various forms, such as bowls, cups, and vases.
If you're new to pottery, do not worry! This class is designed for beginners, and we will provide a nurturing and supportive environment for you to explore your creativity. You'll feel at ease as you discover the joy of working with clay and the satisfaction of handcrafting your own unique pottery pieces.
The class will be conducted in small groups, allowing for personalised attention, and all the materials and tools needed will be provided. You'll learn different hand-building techniques, such as pinch pot, coil, and slab construction, and experiment with surface decoration and glazing.
By the end of the 4 weeks, you will witness a transformative journey as you proudly showcase your handcrafted pottery collection.
What you'll get
4-week course taking place throughout your selected month (please choose one) onwards, for 2 hours per session. We will cover all the basics of pottery and glazing. At the end of the course, you will take home all your finished pieces made during the course. This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.
Before You Book - Please Read:
We're a small, independent pottery studio. We pour our hearts into every class and work hard to deliver beautiful results. Lead times: Ceramic pieces take approximately 6-8 weeks to fire - these are estimates and often take longer. We cannot speed this up or provide daily updates.
Refund policy: We do not provide refunds for completed workshops or firing outcomes. High-temperature firing is unpredictable by nature.
What we ask: Please read and accept our full Terms & Conditions before booking. Respect our team's time and efforts.
Thank you!
What you'll get
4-week course
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
What to bring
No requirements, however feel free to bring your own refreshments as we do not provide these!
Session repeats

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Fire Nest Studio - Fire Nest, Rushey Ford Business Park, Kempston West End, Bedford, MK43 8RU

Turn off the main West End Road into Rushey Ford Business Park. We are in the first part of the Business Park, so as soon as you enter there is an area for parking with low brick walls, you can park anywhere here. Please come on in and make yourself welcome!

Your teacher can also travel within 50 miles of Bedford, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Fire Nest
Fire Nest

4.8 (167)
female Women-owned

Welcome to Fire Nest - a creative studio in the heart of Kempston West End, Bedford, founded by Will and Phoebe.
What started as a small candle-making studio has grown into a buzzing creative studio offering pottery painting, pottery making, candle making, perfume blending, glass fusing, clay clubs and seasonal workshops - all beginner-friendly, no experience needed.
Whether you're after a relaxed date night, a birthday celebration, a hen party, a catch-up with friends, or simply a new hobby to unwind with after work, there's something here for you.
We've welcomed customers every week for over seven years, and it's the little moments - the laughter, the mess, the finished pieces people are genuinely proud of - that keep people coming back and recommending us to friends and family.
Come and see what you can create!

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