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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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Pottery Gnomes Workshop
Fire Nest
4.8 (167)
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2 hours
6 to 100 guests
£40
What you'll do
Bring a touch of whimsical magic to your holiday decor in this delightful 2-hour pottery workshop! You'll hand-build your very own charming Christmas gnome from clay, creating a unique festive character that's sure to become a beloved seasonal decoration.In this creative workshop, you'll learn hand-building techniques as you sculpt your gnome from start to finish. Our skilled instructors will guide you through shaping the body, crafting the iconic pointed hat, adding facial features, and creating those adorable details that give each gnome its personality. Whether you envision a jolly, rotund fellow or a tall, slender character, you'll have complete creative freedom to design your perfect Christmas companion.No pottery experience necessary - this workshop welcomes beginners and experienced crafters alike! You'll discover basic clay techniques, texturing methods, and tips for creating stable, well-proportioned pieces. It's a wonderfully relaxing and therapeutic way to spend an afternoon while creating something truly special.Once your gnome is complete, you have two finishing options: choose from our selection of beautiful glazes during the workshop for a classic finish, or return to our pottery painting studio for just £5 to add your own colourful, detailed paintwork - perfect if you want to create intricate patterns or personalised touches.Your finished gnome will be carefully fired in our kilns and ready for collection in approximately 6-8 weeks. All clay, tools, firing, and basic glazing are included in the workshop price.Create your own festive friend and add handmade charm to your Christmas celebrations!Before You Book - Please Read:We're a small, independent pottery studio. We pour our hearts into every class and work hard to deliver beautiful results. Lead times: Ceramic pieces take approximately 6-8 weeks to fire - these are estimates and often take longer. We cannot speed this up or provide daily updates. Refund policy: We do not provide refunds for completed workshops or firing outcomes. High-temperature firing is unpredictable by nature. What we ask: Please read and accept our full Terms & Conditions before booking. Respect our team's time and efforts. Thank you!
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Knowledge required
Beginner
What to bring
No requirements. Feel free to bring your own drinks with you, as we do not provide refreshments.
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).
Location
Rushey Ford Business Park, West End Road, Bedford MK43 8RU
Your teacher can also travel within 100 miles of Kempston, to a venue of your choice for a private class.
Your teacher
Welcome to Fire Nest - a creative studio in the heart of Kempston West End, Bedford, founded by Will and Phoebe.What started as a small candle-making studio has grown into a buzzing creative studio offering pottery painting, pottery making, candle making, perfume blending, glass fusing, clay clubs and seasonal workshops - all beginner-friendly, no experience needed.Whether you're after a relaxed date night, a birthday celebration, a hen party, a catch-up with friends, or simply a new hobby to unwind with after work, there's something here for you.We've welcomed customers every week for over seven years, and it's the little moments - the laughter, the mess, the finished pieces people are genuinely proud of - that keep people coming back and recommending us to friends and family.Come and see what you can create!
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