Handbuilding and Throwing on the Wheel Pottery Class

The full pottery experience! Perfect for small birthdays, hen parties, or corporate teams!



3 hours Location Bristol Class size 3 to 6 guests   £90
Bristol Activities
•
Craft
•
Pottery
•
Wheel Throwing
Gather your friends or colleagues for this hands-on pottery workshop at Terra Cafe in Stokes Croft, Bristol, where you can try both hand-building and throwing on the wheel. This creative activity is a fantastic way to connect, slow down, and collaborate away from the usual routines.
Perfect for small teams or friendship groups, this three-hour session offers the best of both worlds. You will learn how to throw on the potter's wheel with guidance from an experienced teacher, and you'll also explore hand-building techniques. With the help of a friendly host and informative illustrated guides, you can create and underglaze a variety of items, such as a plant pot, butter dish, or oil burner.
This private workshop includes:
  • A three-hour session for three to six people
  • An expert-taught 'throwing on the wheel' experience
  • A guided hand-building and underglazing session
  • Exclusive use of the pottery room with all clay, glazes, tools, and aprons provided
You can also purchase a range of refreshments from the cafe to enjoy during your session. The menu includes speciality coffees, teas, and soft drinks, as well as delicious cakes and vegan-friendly pastries from local bakeries.
You are also welcome to bring your own alcohol to the workshop, and there are plenty of prosecco flutes available for your use.
This memorable experience is the perfect way to strengthen bonds, leaving your group feeling uplifted and inspired, with lasting memories and a collection of beautiful, handmade pottery to cherish.
Please note, we only hold onto pots for a MAX of 3 months from your initial session due to limited space - collect pots promptly to avoid dissapointment.
What you'll get
2 to 3 hand-thrown items that will be fired twice & clear glazed by our team (or alternatively you can 'Come Back & Glaze' to use our specialist glazes to finish your thrown pieces.
1 hand-built piece that you will have underglazed (painted) in your session which will be fired twice by our team then clear glazed to be made food safe.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
What to bring
Please come with trimmed nails if possible
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

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


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 nearby but please factor finding parking into your timings before arriving. We would recommend travelling by bus, walking or getting the train to Montpelier Station (which is a 5 minute walk away).
Location

4a Ashley Road, Saint Paul's, Bristol BS6 5NL

Handbuilding and Throwing on the Wheel Pottery Class location
Verified reviews


Our reviewers receive the same incentives regardless of the ratings or comments provided

ClassBento loader icon

Recent reviews of Handbuilding and Throwing on the Wheel Pottery Class

  • 5/5 from Justine Bishop, attended Oct 2026: Me and two bestest mates had a brilliant few hours of clay fun - completely new to me (apart from adoring tv’s Pottery Throwdown) and only school experience from several moons ago for my mates. Our teacher, Gabby immediately made us feel welcome, comfortable and that we would be able to achieve some pottery success! After a brilliantly described and explained demo on the wheel, we were straight at the wheel but guided so carefully and confidently that it became huge instant fun. Gabby advised, checked and shared tips as all three of us made two pots each. We also did a pinch pot with coiling and under-glazed too. Gabby left us pretty much to it for the second pottery challenge which was madly confidence building, and allowed us to try and talk as well as be creative - such a laugh! Honestly this is a fabulous way to spend time exploring a creative outlet and I would highly recommend Terra Café pottery.
  • 5/5 from Kaf Faragher, attended Oct 2026: We booked this session as part of a friend’s 60th birthday celebration. What a hoot. Gabby our teacher for the day was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and very approachable. She offered encouragement, praise and guidance throughout the lesson. Firstly Gabby did a demonstration on the wheel to show the different steps and then let us loose to have a go. Not as easy as it looks but totally enthralling. We had lots of laughs at the shapes created but all very pleased to have produced two different pots each, and all six of them totally unique. We then moved into the cafe area to create a hand-built item using pinching and coiling technique. We got to apply undercoat glaze(s) on these and will collect all the glazed pieces in 6 weeks time. Great fun, you get some engrossed in the lesson you lose all track of time. An excellent afternoon to spend with friends making great memories.
Your teacher

Terra Café
Terra Café

5.0 (89)
female Women-owned

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 :)
Bristol Activities
•
Craft
•
Pottery
•
Wheel Throwing

Gift this artisan class

With our gift card, they can book this class at a time that suits them.

They can also choose from our 17,000+ other classes.

redeem Gifting options

Book on ClassBento and enjoy exclusive perks:


  • Earn loyalty points
  • Money-back guarantee* for peace of mind
  • Local support from our UK-based team, rated 5 stars by customers
  • Public liability insurance included for your protection
  • ClassBento donates 50p to Mental Health UK with every paid booking
2026-11-06 15:00:00
class 0 1E57MXLBSX b30fa37a8c654059964d2a78c24cea95 1 production bristol Bristol South West GB bristol