Mindful Pottery Workshop: Handbuilding and Wheel for All Ages



2 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests    

  £50 - £60 (£50 for Child (Under 16); £60 for Adult) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Welcome to my Studio

Welcome to My Studio

When you arrive, we'll chat about what you would like to create. I have plenty of examples and photos to spark your inspiration.


Wheel or Handbuilding

Wheel or Handbuilding

Choose the techniques you would like to try. There is usually time for both, depending on the group size.


Decorating your pieces

Decorating Your Pieces

Experiment with a variety of tools to create beautiful textures - including delicate vintage lace and real foliage.


Finishing your creation

Finishing Your Creation

Once you are happy with your piece, we'll add your initials and you can choose your favourite glaze colour.


Collection

Collection

Your piece is stays with me to dry out fully. I'll then bisque fire, glaze and refire it - ready for you to collect in 2-4 weeks. It comes beautifully finished and food safe.
Postage is available at your own cost, if you prefer.


Join this clay workshop in a warm, cosy Cookham studio and get hands-on with pottery in a calm, welcoming space designed for unwinding and bringing your ideas to life. With a background in textiles and years of experience working with little ones, your teacher creates a relaxed setting that's perfect for children, families and adults alike.
Sessions run 1-to-1 or in small groups of up to four, so you'll always have plenty of support close by. Whether you're a complete beginner or you've had a go at clay before, you'll be guided step by step to shape, texture and decorate your very own unique piece. Choose between hand-building or trying your hand at the pottery wheel, and look forward to decorating your piece with special touches like vintage lace passed down through generations, beautiful local foliage and sea glass. It's a mindful, screen-free way to spend an afternoon – take your time, enjoy the feel of the clay in your hands, and leave the rush of everyday life at the door.
By the end of the session, you'll have created one or two pieces of your very own. From there, your teacher will take care of the drying, bisque firing, glazing in a colour of your choice and final firing, turning your piece into a food-safe, lasting finish you can use again and again. This process takes a few weeks, and you'll be let know as soon as your work is ready to collect.
Please note: there's only one pottery wheel available, so if you're in a group, you'll need to take turns.
What you'll get
All materials and tools to complete your pieces. Kiln firing, coloured glaze and tuition.
Location

Cookham

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Mindful Pottery Workshop: Handbuilding and Wheel for All Ages location
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Your teacher

Leaf and Clay Ceramics
Leaf and Clay Ceramics

female Women-owned

Leaf & Clay was founded in 2023, born from a lifelong love of making and creativity.
With a background in textile design and many years working as a childminder, I’ve always found joy in nurturing both curiosity and creativity. My passion for ceramics runs even deeper — it was shaped from childhood days spent in my mum’s studio, where she worked as a ceramic artist, sculptor and teacher. I grew up experimenting with clay, learning techniques and discovering the magic of turning raw material into something beautiful.
When my mum could no longer work in 2023, she generously passed on her kiln and tools to me — and I jumped at the chance to turn this passion into something real. After a year of honing my skills and building my own cosy, welcoming studio, I began offering after-school lessons. The response was wonderful, and due to so many enquiries, I now run workshops throughout the year for all ages — from little hands to adults looking for a mindful, creative escape.

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