Handbuilding Pottery Workshop for All Ages

Families, groups of friends or solo creators of all ages and abilities can book onto our handbuilding sessions!



2 hours

Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 8 to 22

  £10 - £40 (£10 for Public Class Under 5 Yrs; £22 for Public Class Ages 6-10yrs; £35 for Public Class Adults/Ages 11+; £40 for Private Class)

*Additional Summer Holiday dates added :) *
Families, groups of friends or solo creators of all abilities can book onto our self-led pottery hand-building sessions at Terra Cafe in Stokes Croft. Some examples of what you can make include a plant pot, bowl, mug, salt pig, monster pot or even a dazzling butter dish. You'll also be able to paint (under glaze) your piece.
If you’d like a crafty and creative escape this is the perfect session for you.
We tailor what different age groups do within the session so everyone can enjoy the experience together.
Under 5s have a 'play with clay' experience. For this session each child will have a ball of air drying clay, with a multitude of finger friendly tools, stamps, shape cutters and rollers to tuck into and get messy with. They will be given an array of paints, sponges and brushes to decorate their creations. Our fabulous pottery host will set your child up with everything they need, and be on hand to give creative ideas and to help them along their clay exploration.
Ages 6-10
This is the perfect self led session for 6 - 10 year olds to create a ceramic masterpiece! With the help of our brilliantly illustrated guide, your child can follow along and create either a monster pot, animal pot or a lovely decorated bowl. Our pottery host will be on hand to settle your child in, help them select their 3 underglaze colours and provide them with an array of tools, stamps and shape cutters. We also have a splatter station, so your child can get expressive with a Jackson Pollock inspired piece if they would like to.
Ages 11 + and adults
For this age group we have slightly more challenging pieces you can make. These include a plant pot, bowl, mug, salt pig, oil burner or even a dazzling butter dish. You'll also be able to paint (under glaze) your piece.
What's included:
  • Clay, under-glazes, and tools
  • Our beautiful instruction guide and inspiration to help you along in making your ceramic piece
  • Our lovely and experienced pottery host on hand to help
  • Aprons
  • Two kiln firings and clear glazing of your work
Something unique about our space is we also sell lovely speciality coffee & matcha, so whilst you create something wonderful with clay you can also indulge in a lovely coffee and pastry if you like!
We also have kids hot choccy & juice boxes too :)
We look forward to hosting you!
Please note we only hold onto your pots for 3 months after your initital session. Please collect promtly to avoid dissapointment!

Upcoming dates for Handbuilding Pottery Workshop for All Ages

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 11 Oct 2026, 5:23pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

17 upcoming dates between 15 Oct 2026 and 17 Dec 2026.

  • Thu 15 Oct 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Sun 18 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Wed 28 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Wed 28 Oct 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Thu 29 Oct 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Thu 5 Nov 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Thu 12 Nov 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Thu 19 Nov 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Thu 26 Nov 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Thu 3 Dec 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Thu 10 Dec 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Thu 17 Dec 2026, 1pm-3pm
What you'll get
A completed pottery piece. We use a food-safe clear glaze to finish your pieces.
Unders 5s can take their creations home with them the same day and we provide a box for them to use.
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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.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 1 years old).

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

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.
Can I book the Pottery session just for my child or do I need to also book on?
You do not need to book aswell as your child but we do recommend it as it is a lovely creative shared experience. However, some children may need more help, especially under 5s so you may want to take this into consideration before opting to do the pottery session too.
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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 this 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

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Recent reviews of Handbuilding Pottery Workshop for All Ages

  • 5/5 from Abdul Chaudery, attended Aug 2026: It was an excellent session for 2 hours. The instruction booklet was helpful but you could also have the freedom to be creative. The instructor (francesca) was very helpful and was always on hand to help. The equipment was clean and lots of options. I would recommend for parents to keep kids entertained.
  • 5/5 from Nicholas Pemble, attended Jul 2026: Relaxing and fun. Very friendly and great support. Had a splendid time
  • 5/5 from Jessica Shepherd, attended Jun 2026: Great workshop! Fun and laid-back with lots if creative freedom. My 8yr old also really enjoyed it and made a little collection of things. I made a butter dish...excited to pick them up in a few weeks :)
  • 5/5 from Eloise Lynn, attended May 2026: Lovely teacher and location. Very helpful as it was our first time handbuilding and we had a lovely experience. Would definitely recommend.
  • 5/5 from Debbie Allardice, attended Apr 2026: We loved our workshop - we found it really relaxing and we felt really welcome. I went with my daughter who's 11 and it was great for both of us, and it's hard to find creative workshops that work for adults and kids so this was perfect. It's up to you to decide what you make, with lots of really helpful instructions and references - I made a plant pot and my daughter more ambitiously made a butter dish. Our host was lovely, very patient and informative and happy to give us lots of direction when needed. The space is really beautiful as well, and before the workshop we managed to squeeze in having one of their toasties which was delicious! Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Mandy Simpson, attended Apr 2026: Class was excellent fun and engaging for my 12 year old daughter and her friend. They made a bowl and a butter dish and had calm instructions and kind guidance. I had a nice 3 hour session working next door in the cafe while they had their session. Would recommend x
  • 5/5 from Alisha Pomells, attended Mar 2026: We had an amazing time. Highly recommend. The staff were really nice and kind aswell
  • 5/5 from Eleanor Argyle, attended Mar 2026: Absolutely fabulous time. 17 of us for a hen party. Lovely cafe for pastries and coffee. Such a lovely occasion! Thank you so much.
  • 5/5 from Crystal Jones, attended Feb 2026: This was a really great class and I would recommend to anyone looking to sculpt some pottery and you also get the chance to do your own glaze! I would say to keep an eye on time so you don’t have to rush at the end. Teachers were great!
  • 5/5 from Hana Hayakawa-Gousseau, attended Feb 2026: It was all set when we arrived and the staffs were friendly and easy going. Our daughter (4years old) was nervous for a while but she got more relaxed as the atmosphere was not really like a “class” and she was happy with what she made in the class.
  • 5/5 from Michala Clark, attended Jan 2026: My daughter and I loved our pottery class today. It was really relaxing and the teacher was so helpful. Nice surprise to also get to paint the pieces while we were there!
  • 5/5 from Ben, attended Jan 2026: Was a lovely afternoon!
Your teacher

Terra Café
Terra Café

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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 :)

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