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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
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Experience a joyful pottery class in Pontefract with a taster course on the wheel and painting your pot.
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NOTE :- Set dates only see all the available dates. if you want a bespoke date, week days only available and a minimum of 5 guests.Join our 1 hour pottery and 1 hour painting workshop and experience the fun of both throwing on the wheel and painting your own ceramic piece. We have 5 wheels, so you will be in a small group of up to 5 guests.The workshop is split into two exciting parts. You will spend the first hour on the wheel with Rachel. To help you get started straight away, your clay has been pre-centred. Rachel will then be by your side to help you shape the clay into a bowl, vase, plant pot, or a cosy hug mug.After your hour in the wheel room, you'll move into the painting room with Cath. For the next hour, Cath will guide you on how to decorate your pot. We have a choice of 20 coloured underglazes and lots of tools to help, including 150 sponges in shapes like flowers, leaves, animals, and insects. You can also freehand a design – just bring one with you. While you paint, Cath will make you a tea or coffee with a cookie.Once your class is finished, we will take care of the rest. Your pot will be fired to bisque, before we dip it in a clear shiny glaze and re-fire it to be ready to use. You’ll leave the session having enjoyed a wonderfully creative time, ready to collect your finished, functional piece 4 weeks later.Please note:
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- This workshop is for adults or children aged 12 or above.
- Collection is 4 weeks after the workshop.
- Alternatively, we can ship your pot to you for £12.
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Upcoming dates for Wheel Throwing and Pottery Painting Challenge
Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 13 Oct 2026, 6:27pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
21 upcoming dates between 24 Oct 2026 and 14 Feb 2027.
- Sat 24 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm
- Sat 24 Oct 2026, 11:30am-1:30pm
- Sat 24 Oct 2026, 1pm-3pm
- Sat 24 Oct 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm
- Sat 7 Nov 2026, 11:30am-1:30pm
- Sat 7 Nov 2026, 1pm-3pm
- Sat 7 Nov 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm
- Sat 21 Nov 2026, 11:30am-1:30pm
- Sat 21 Nov 2026, 1pm-3pm
- Sat 21 Nov 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm
- Sun 3 Jan 2027, 11:30am-1:30pm
- Sun 3 Jan 2027, 1pm-3pm
- Sun 3 Jan 2027, 2:30pm-4:30pm
- Sat 9 Jan 2027, 10am-12pm
- Sat 9 Jan 2027, 11:30am-1:30pm
- Sat 9 Jan 2027, 1pm-3pm
- Sat 9 Jan 2027, 2:30pm-4:30pm
- Sun 14 Feb 2027, 10am-12pm
- Sun 14 Feb 2027, 11:30am-1:30pm
- Sun 14 Feb 2027, 1pm-3pm
- Sun 14 Feb 2027, 2:30pm-4:30pm
What you'll get
All materials and tools are provided.
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Recent reviews of Wheel Throwing and Pottery Painting Challenge
- 5/5 from Karen Dove, attended Oct 2026: Amazing experience and was advised through each stage.
- 5/5 from Ameeleigh Jackson, attended Jul 2026: Me and my daughter had a lovely time at our pottery throwing and painting class. I made a bowl for my grandson and my daughter made him his first Christmas plate for Santa. :) Both ladies were lovely and very helpful and friendly. We would definitely recommend this to anyone and to all ages. Very rewarding as well, seeing your pieces comes to life.
- 5/5 from Rue, attended Jun 2026: My first pottery class was a total blast. I walked in clueless, but Rachel kept it fun and easy. At one point my piece looked like it had survived a mini earthquake, but she rescued it like a hero. Painting was the best bit my colours were bold, chaotic, and probably illegal, and I loved every second.
- 5/5 from Giuliana Miclaus, attended May 2026: What an amazing experience! We loved every second of it! Rachel and her assistant Cat were amazing, funny and super helpful! Rachel was a hero saving our pots multiple times! It was such a delight to spend few hours with them in Rachel's beautiful studio! I really cannot recommend this experience enough and there's no doubt that we will return for more!
- 5/5 from Meghna Nair, attended May 2026: We had an amazing time! As a first time experience, we had amazing guidance from the staff and it was the perfect, cosy experience. Can’t wait for many more classes!
- 5/5 from Rachel Lee, attended May 2026: A very fun class, despite our group being total beginners and having some disasters when Rachel’s back was turned (we clearly got ahead of ourselves) we all ended up with a creation to be proud of. Thank you to the staff who really made the experience and made us laugh throughout, it was a great day and we look forward to coming back soon x
- 5/5 from Suzanne Goody, attended Feb 2026: Teacher was very knowledgeable and adapted to the students and what they wanted out of their piece. We had half our time on a pottery wheel making either bowls, hug mugs or vases. We then dried them and painted them.
Your teacher
Rachel Byass Ceramic studio has been open for 38 years. We have a variety of resources and tools to making claying around with pottery a lot of fun. We do wheel throwing pottery, paint your own pottery, parties, events and more.Rachel also has taught world wide and has also published a book on design for ceramics and more. Rachel's studio is a 200 year old mill that has 5 wheels, clay extrude and slab rollers and lots of other equipment.
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