Mindful Hand Building Pottery Class

Join us for a guided, mindful hand-building pottery workshop.



1.5 hours

Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 6 to 100
  £25
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Join us for a guided, mindful hand-building pottery session in Bristol where you’ll shape, sculpt, and create your very own clay piece from scratch. It’s a calming, creative experience perfect for anyone looking to slow down and make something with their hands.
This class is ideal for complete beginners -- no pottery experience needed. We'll guide you step-by-step so you can relax, enjoy the process, and watch your idea come to life.
What to expect:
  • Learn hand-building techniques using air-dry clay
  • Create a finished piece to take home later.
  • A mindful, guided session focused on creativity.
  • Your piece will stay with us to dry safely -- return in 5+ days to collect it!
Extras:
When collecting your work, you can choose to finish it yourself in the studio using acrylic paint and clear varnish for £5 per person. Varnish gives your piece extra strength and a beautifully glossy, durable finish.
You’ll leave with a handmade creation, a new skill, and a peaceful moment of creativity in your week!

Upcoming dates for Mindful Hand Building Pottery Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 4 Oct 2026, 2:48pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

65 upcoming dates between 6 Oct 2026 and 28 Dec 2027.

  • Tue 6 Oct 2026, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 13 Oct 2026, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 20 Oct 2026, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 27 Oct 2026, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 3 Nov 2026, 7pm-8:30pm
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  • Tue 22 Dec 2026, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 29 Dec 2026, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 5 Jan 2027, 7pm-8:30pm
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  • Tue 21 Sep 2027, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 28 Sep 2027, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 5 Oct 2027, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 12 Oct 2027, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 19 Oct 2027, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 26 Oct 2027, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 2 Nov 2027, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 9 Nov 2027, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 16 Nov 2027, 7pm-8:30pm
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  • Tue 30 Nov 2027, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 7 Dec 2027, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 14 Dec 2027, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 21 Dec 2027, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 28 Dec 2027, 7pm-8:30pm
What you'll get
A completed handmade pot- or whatever you decide to make!
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself.
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 creative gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Studio Pachira, Willway Street, Bristol

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Recent reviews of Mindful Hand Building Pottery Class

  • 5/5 from Rayhana Rahman, attended Sep 2026: Louis was brilliant. He'd laid everything out for all of us and, through the session, showed us the steps we needed to take. We were also allowed to freestyle, letting the individuals personalise their pottery. It was such a relaxing session, with everyone enjoying the activity. The time went so fast, a great team activity where the creativity flowed, and their was no competition, just fun!
  • 5/5 from Martha Le Coyte, attended Sep 2026: A really lovely class, highly recommend for a relaxing team building session. We each made a a little pot which we could add our own design to which was great to see everyone's different personaliites! Teachers were really friendly and helpful and my whole team really enjoyed the experience.
  • 5/5 from Katie Evans, attended Jul 2026: Such a great class, and brilliant experience. Thank you so much, we will be back! Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Laura Jaroszewicz, attended Jul 2026: We had a wonderful evening, a great setting and fabulous teacher. Thank you.
  • 4/5 from Helene de Longueville, attended Jan 2026: Super friendly place to have fun with clay! I did a candel holder which I am very excited to collect in 5 days. Such a nice place to have a good time with your friends!
Your teacher

Studio Pachira
Studio Pachira

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Welcome to Studio Pachira — your new spot to get creative in Bedminster! Whether you love pottery, making mosaics, making candles, or painting with acrylics, we’ve got you covered. No experience? No problem! Whether you’re a total newbie or a seasoned artist, come and unleash your inner creative. Let’s make art happen — fun guaranteed! We cover both kids and adult classes. For the adult classes we offer wine and nibbles.
  • All teachers have 5+ years experience in teaching, as well as art foundation + degree level qualifications.
  • We have taught classes of up to 80 people per class!
  • We welcome group bookings- both birthday/hen parties and corporate events, including team bonding.
  • We offer mobile classes- at your home or office space.
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