Pottery Class: Clay Hand Building

Learn how to make handmade pottery with this hand-building class in Hitchin!



2.5 hours Class size 1 to 16 guests

  £75 - £85 (£85 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, £80/guest for 7+ guests, £75/guest for 12+ guests)

Looking for fun things to do in Hertfordshire? Come and discover a new hobby with this pottery making class in Hitchin!
Learn from a friendly ceramicist in a fully-equipped garden studio (just half an hour away from London) how to make and create your own pottery pieces!
Small groups may be joined by others in the class and we can offer private classes for larger groups or for small groups for an additional price.
With this pottery workshop, you will make and decorate unique creative objects such as pots, dishes, plaques, sculptures and more.
Don't worry if you're new to pottery, your friendly teacher will be with you every step of the way and will let you in on all their top tips and hand-building techniques.
You will have the option to use white clay and then paint what you make using a huge selection of beautiful glazes. Alternatively, you can choose to use air drying clay which will not need to be fired and can then be taken away with you on the day.
At the end of this pottery making class, you'll have your clay creations to keep and some newfound hand-building skills! You will also have the option to add on some wet, messy fun on the potter's wheel as part of your session (please let your teacher know in advance of the session if this is something you are interested in).
Looking for team building activities or birthday party ideas? This fun craft class is ideal for special occasions and events, as well as being just an excuse to get creative with friends and family!
What you'll get
  • Aprons are provided.
  • You can choose to use air-dry clay and take your creations away that day (you can paint air-dry clay at home with acrylic paints) or use white clay and paint your pieces during the workshop (these will then need to be fired and glazed, and then picked up at a later date) — the choice is yours!
Please note: air-dry clay dries hard and can only be used as decorative items, whereas white clay can be used as functional pottery pieces.
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Knowledge required
Completely beginner-friendly!
What to bring
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, flat shoes, short nails and tie long hair back.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 5 years old).

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

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

Location

3 Brook View, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9NY

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Recent reviews of Pottery Class: Clay Hand Building

  • 5/5 from Darren McNally, attended Dec 2025: Really enjoyable pottery class with a great vibe. The instructor was patient and encouraging, making it easy even for first timers. Loved the relaxed pace and the chance to properly switch off and be creative. A genuinely nice experience from start to finish.
  • 5/5 from James Buckle, attended Nov 2025: Seven teenage girls were deposited. On collecting them, they were all chatting happily with their creations before them... not quite finished. They all looked very impressive and everyone said that they had enjoyed the atmosphere, the clear, patient guidance and, as they finished their glazing, were looking forward to seeing the final products. A happy gathering all round!
  • 5/5 from Anna Thompson, attended Aug 2024: Had a great time at the hand making pottery class for a birthday treat to my neighbour. We both enjoyed it, very good teacher & looking forward to seeing the final result :) Thanks again!
  • 5/5 from Billy Candler, attended Mar 2023: Really enjoyed the experience - Talia was helpful and very friendly. The studio is well equipped and stocked for lots of different styles and designs.
Your teacher

Clay With Carole
Clay With Carole

5.0 (37)
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Hi, I'm Carole and I teach pottery classes in my beautiful tranquil garden studio. I am joined by my daughter and pottery teacher colleague Talia. From pottery parties for adults and children to corporate team building events, my fun and engaging workshops are a wonderful way to let loose and get creative together.
We are passionate about all things pottery, from hand-building to wheel throwing, and want everyone and anyone interested, to enjoy working with this wonderful art form and craft!

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