Pottery Workshop: Friends and Family Takeover

NEW : A private morning or afternoon of pottery just for your group of 4-6 people)



2.5 hours Class size 4 to 6 guests       £40 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Join us for a creative pottery class in Northampton where you can spend quality time with your family, friends, or colleagues, crafting clay creations that will last a lifetime. In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn how to hand-build unique pottery pieces under the guidance of Karen, a full-time potter. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, this relaxed and enjoyable activity is suited for everyone.
  • Discover the joy of shaping clay at your own pace and create your own individual pottery piece.
  • Choose from a variety of options such as making mugs, vases, tea light holders, animal sculptures, trinket bowls, or garden stakes.
  • Using stoneware clay, you will learn techniques to craft and design your piece, giving it a personal touch through carving, drawing, or relief designs.
  • Select your preferred glaze from a selection of over 70 professional options to add the finishing touch to your creation.
Karen will lead you through the process, making sure you feel comfortable and confident in your pottery-making journey. The session will leave you feeling inspired, relaxed, and proud of your unique creation. Approximately three weeks later, you will be notified that your pieces have been glazed and fired, ready for you to collect and admire your handiwork. Please note that this class focuses on hand-building techniques, as it provides a more inclusive experience for groups wishing to enjoy the activity together.
What you'll get
  • a min. of 1 glazed pottery piece made by them in a colour of their choice
  • Tea /coffee/cold drinks throughout the workshop.
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Knowledge required
This class is beginner friendly.
What to bring
  • any extra drinks or nibbles you want to make the time more enjoyable
  • All tools and materials are provided, however participants should wear clothes they don't mind getting messy.
  • Please wear closed toe shoes, and no necklaces, scarves or ties. Long hair should be tied back.
Suitable for

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

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 7 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

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

Location

10 -14 High Street, Northampton, NN3 3JW ( The Clay Chapel Studio Is Next To 10 High Street)

Northampton is easily reached by road and rail. There is a bus stop close-by

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The Clay Chapel
The Clay Chapel

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female Women-owned

The Clay Chapel is a pottery and ceramics studio housed in a converted chapel within the conservation area of Weston Favell in Northampton. Refurbished to include all the latest high quality studio equipment, it is a welcoming, supportive, and creative setting where we can share the joy, benefits, successes (and mishaps) of making and creating with clay.

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2026-09-25 15:00:00
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