Fun Pottery Classes in Birmingham That Will Get Everybody Crafting

Whether you’ve got a hen party to plan, you want to show your date a wheel-y good time or you just fancy a fresh creative adventure, our 2024 range of pottery classes in Birmingham has something for everyone – and every occasion!

Getting stuck into clay making might not be the first thing you think of for a special celebration, but hear us out – who wouldn’t love to spend their day getting creative at a DIY pottery party? From wheel throwing and hand building classes to glazing and firing sessions, we can help you and your gang get creative with clay –  everyone will have a great time, and you’ll all learn some fab fresh skills to boot. Looking for a new crafty crew? Check out what public pottery classes Birmingham has to offer and connect with some new ceramic making mates to share sculpting tips and hand building hints!

Still not convinced a pottery workshop is what you’re looking for? We’ve selected 4 fantastic DIY ceramic activities in Birmingham that will get everybody crafting; from your best mate and the bride-to-be to the arty couple who like to create on a date, we’ve got you covered. 

Interior aficionados will love a terrazzo pottery workshop 

Are you a house proud crafter who loves a good DIY project? From wheel throwing workshops that will fill your cupboards with handmade ceramic dinnerware and hand building pottery classes that will show you how to make the perfect plant pot, a clay making experience will help you add a gorgeous handmade touch to your home.

If you love the bright, modern look with pops of colour, then our terrazzo casting pottery workshop is going to be right up your street. Held in the historic Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham, you’ll spend an afternoon in a gorgeous airy studio learning how to cast your own terrazzo items that will brighten up any space. 

Led by your artisan teacher, a crafting pro, you and your classmates will learn all about terrazzo and discover how to make coasters, match stick pots and candle holders from this gorgeous material. At the end of the pottery class, you’ll have three gorgeous items to take home and a wealth of new skills to continue your DIY ceramic journey at home. If you’re looking for cool stuff to do in Birmingham, you’ve come to the right place!

Crafty couples will enjoy a wheel throwing challenge for date night

Looking for out of the ordinary date night ideas? Switch things up this weekend and treat your other half to something other than dinner, drinks or the cinema – sure, we all love a good cocktail or two, but wouldn’t it be nice to do something a little different? And when you see which pottery classes Birmingham has especially for couples, you’re going to wonder why you’ve never got creative with clay together before!

If you fancy livening things up with a little competition, our couples wheel throwing workshop and challenge is going to make it a date night to remember. Led by an experienced ceramicist, you’ll both start the pottery wheel class by getting used to the clay and making your own pots on opposite wheels – think of it as a couples version of The Great Pottery Throwdown! Then it’s time to get adventurous, as you and your partner share a pottery wheel to make not one, but two DIY ceramic pots at the same time – feeling extra daring? Add a blindfold and let one of you be the guide – it’ll show how in tune you really are!

A pottery wheel workshop is ideal for keen crafters 

Already got some clay making experience under your belt? Whether you want to level up your existing hand building skills or you’re just an adventurous crafter who likes to throw themselves in at the deep end, wheel throwing pottery classes in Birmingham are going to tick all of your creative boxes for sure.

Located in a bright pottery studio in the tranquil North Cotswolds, our half day pottery wheel workshop is just the thing for experienced ceramicists and beginners alike – with no experience necessary, all you need to bring is your willingness to learn! 

Your pottery course will begin with a full demonstration from your teacher, where you’ll be introduced to the equipment and pottery wheel techniques, and then you’ll be given your own wheel for the rest of the class. With your teacher on hand, you’ll spend the rest of the session getting creative at your own pace – an unlimited supply of clay means you can make as many (or as few!) pots as you like. At the end of the ceramic class, you’ll choose your best pot to take home to air dry and then paint or glaze as you wish. From the gorgeous peaceful setting to the gentle pace of the workshop, this is definitely the most relaxing of our Birmingham pottery classes - so if you’re looking to unwind, sign yourself up!

Celebrate the bride-to-be with a ceramic painting hen party

Got a hen do to plan? Birmingham pottery workshops might not have been at the top of your list for the prenuptial party, but whisking the gang off for an afternoon of creative fun instead of an evening of novelty straws and tiaras is actually a great idea!

If you’re celebrating your bestie’s last days of freedom, you’re going to want to find the most exciting activities in Birmingham to make sure her send off is as memorable as possible – enter the hen do pottery painting party! Led by an experienced ceramicist, the bride and her hens will spend the afternoon in the heart of the city, ceramic painting to their heart's content; whether you all choose to work on individual pieces or team up and gift the bride with a DIY pottery set, it’s completely up to you. 

The best thing is that this pottery class is fully mobile, so whether you want to make it a cosy affair at home or go big and hire a hall for the occasion, the choice is yours. Add some nibbles, keep the refreshments flowing and you’ve got a hen party that she’ll remember for all the right reasons!