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How long do I wait to collect my pottery & what times can I collect?
It can take up to 6 weeks for your creation to be fired twice by our team and clear glazed. Please collect from 6 weeks after your session. There is no need to message or email, it will be definitly be ready to collect after 6 weeks. Please have a photo of your piece ready to show us on arrival for a speedy collection. Please also bring wrapping or something to protect your pot with you.
The best time to collect is during our cafe opening hours:
Wednesday to Sunday: 9am - 2pm
Pots not collected within 3 months of your initial booking will be added to our 'free to collect' shelf & will find new homes. So pots must be collected on time, to avoid disapointment.
For ‘Come Back & Glaze’ collect two weeks after your glazing session. You have one month in total collect from your glazing session.
Do you offer postage?
We can post your pottery pieces to you for a fee if you are unable to collect.
Do you have parking?
We do not have parking in front of the cafe, as we are in the busy area of Stokes Croft. There is paid off street parking but please factor in finding parking into your timings before the session starts. We would recommend travelling by bus, walking or getting the train to Montpelier Station (which is a 5 minute walk away).
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ClassBento money-back guarantee
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.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: How long do I wait to collect my pottery & what times can I collect?
It can take up to 6 weeks for your creation to be fired twice by our team and clear glazed. Please collect from 6 weeks after your session. There is no need to message or email, it will be definitly be ready to collect after 6 weeks. Please have a photo of your piece ready to show us on arrival for a speedy collection. Please also bring wrapping or something to protect your pot with you. The best time to collect is during our cafe opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 9am - 2pm Pots not collected within 3 months of your initial booking will be added to our 'free to collect' shelf & will find new homes. So pots must be collected on time, to avoid disapointment. For ‘Come Back & Glaze’ collect two weeks after your glazing session. You have one month in total collect from your glazing session.
Q: Do you offer postage?
We can post your pottery pieces to you for a fee if you are unable to collect.
Q: Do you have parking?
We do not have parking in front of the cafe, as we are in the busy area of Stokes Croft. There is paid off street parking but please factor in finding parking into your timings before the session starts. We would recommend travelling by bus, walking or getting the train to Montpelier Station (which is a 5 minute walk away).
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 7 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 2 hours, £35 - £40 per guest (£35 for Public Class; £40 for Private Class)
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Upcoming dates for BYOB Handbuilding Pottery Workshop
Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 13 Oct 2026, 7:09am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
10 upcoming dates between 15 Oct 2026 and 17 Dec 2026.
- Thu 15 Oct 2026, 6pm-8pm
- Thu 22 Oct 2026, 6pm-8pm
- Thu 29 Oct 2026, 6pm-8pm
- Thu 5 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
- Thu 12 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
- Thu 19 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
- Thu 26 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
- Thu 3 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm
- Thu 10 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm
- Thu 17 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm
What you'll get
A completed pottery piece. We use a food-safe clear glaze to finish your pieces.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
What to bring
Please come with trimmed nails if possible
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.
This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.
FAQ
How long do I wait to collect my pottery & what times can I collect?
It can take up to 6 weeks for your creation to be fired twice by our team and clear glazed. Please collect from 6 weeks after your session. There is no need to message or email, it will be definitly be ready to collect after 6 weeks. Please have a photo of your piece ready to show us on arrival for a speedy collection. Please also bring wrapping or something to protect your pot with you.
The best time to collect is during our cafe opening hours:
Wednesday to Sunday: 9am - 2pm
Pots not collected within 3 months of your initial booking will be added to our 'free to collect' shelf & will find new homes. So pots must be collected on time, to avoid disapointment.
For ‘Come Back & Glaze’ collect two weeks after your glazing session. You have one month in total collect from your glazing session.
Do you offer postage?
We can post your pottery pieces to you for a fee if you are unable to collect.
Do you have parking?
We do not have parking in front of the cafe, as we are in the busy area of Stokes Croft. There is paid off street parking but please factor in finding parking into your timings before the session starts. We would recommend travelling by bus, walking or getting the train to Montpelier Station (which is a 5 minute walk away).
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Recent reviews of BYOB Handbuilding Pottery Workshop
- 5/5 from Mark Wilcox, attended Aug 2026: Enjoyed the class, good vibes amongst the participants. Good ratio of learners to teacher. Fun and would do again.
- 5/5 from Fiona Joseph, attended Jun 2026: Teacher was excellent. Only slight negative was there was not much time to paint the pots and could have done less time on the making of them. Apart from that an excellent evening and very good teacher.
- 5/5 from Samantha Tylor, attended Jun 2026: We went to Terra Cafe as a part of my sisters Hen Do and it was great. Gabby was wonderful! Very helpful, they provided everything we needed for a perfect couple of hours of creativity, including Prosecco flutes! It was a perfect space for us. Thank you!
- 5/5 from Jenny Sevilla, attended Feb 2026: I really like the ambience and the whole general vibes. It was relaxing and fun at the same time!
- 5/5 from Irene Benedetti, attended Dec 2025: Lovely pottery session at Terra Cafe! The atmosphere was super friendly and cozy, and the instructions were clear and easy to follow - definitely beginner-friendly. Our host was always there when we needed help, but also gave us plenty of space to relax and enjoy the experience. It would make such a thoughtful gift, and it’s a wonderful way to boost your creativity. Highly recommended!
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We are three humans with a passion for ceramics and our local community, offering a creative and accessible pottery cafe within the heart of Stokes Croft, for families, friends and solo creators wanting to enjoy a new creative experience.We provide affordable and unique pottery handbuilding sessions for all ages and abilities, and teach ‘on the wheel’ throwing lessons & 7 week throwing courses in Bristol. We also host crafty private events, including hen dos, birthday parties, corporate work dos & teambuilding! We also sell locally handmade ceramics, including our own Terra Cafe collection, as well as other creations from local artists. The best bit is you can enjoy all of this alongside a mug of delicious coffee or a sweet or savoury treat from our Cafe area!Your pots will be ready to collect from 6 weeks and you will have 3 months from Your class date to collect them :)
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