The Little Cheeseboard Pottery and Paint Workshop


Fire Nest
Fire Nest
4.8 (170)

3 hours Location Kempston Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 6 to 100   £45

In this workshop, you will immerse yourself in the wonderful world of pottery! Discover the joy of working with clay as you learn how to create your very own adorable cheese-shaped serving board, complete with a cheeky little mouse, alongside a matching mini pot – perfect for serving chutney, dips or olives! Don't worry if you're a beginner, as this class is designed for all skill levels. We'll guide you through the process and help you nurture your creativity in a relaxed and encouraging environment.
During the workshop, you'll be taught how to mould and shape the clay using hand-building techniques to craft your very own unique cheeseboard and matching pot. From shaping the cheese wedge and adding its signature holes to creating your own little mouse and its curly tail, you'll get to add all those lovely details that make your pieces extra special. Get ready to get your hands dirty and enjoy the therapeutic nature of working with clay!
What makes this class extra special – you'll get to make and paint your creations all in the same session! Once you've finished hand-building your pieces, you'll have the opportunity to decorate them using a selection of beautiful underglazes. Add colour, personality and those all-important finishing touches to bring your little mouse and cheeseboard to life. Whether you choose traditional cheesy yellows or something a little more colourful, your finished set will be completely unique!
By the end of the class, you will have crafted your very own matching cheeseboard and chutney pot, ready to become a lovely addition to your next dinner party, cheese night or cosy evening at home! Your handmade set will also make a wonderful gift for any cheese lover. Firing and glazing are included in the class, and your finished pieces will be ready approximately 4 weeks later.
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 4 weeks to fire. After the session, they simply need to be clear glazed and fired, which helps speed up our process! Please note these are estimates and can sometimes take longer. We cannot speed up this process 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 and respect our team's time and efforts.
Thank you for supporting our small business! ️

Upcoming dates for The Little Cheeseboard Pottery and Paint Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 31 Oct 2026, 6:04pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

6 upcoming dates between 10 Dec 2026 and 7 Mar 2027.

  • Thu 10 Dec 2026, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 29 Dec 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sun 17 Jan 2027, 11am-2pm
  • Wed 27 Jan 2027, 12:30pm-3:30pm
  • Sun 21 Feb 2027, 2pm-5pm
  • Sun 7 Mar 2027, 11am-2pm
Knowledge required
Beginner friendly
What to bring
Feel free to bring your own refreshments, as we don't provide these, unfortunately; however, there is a cafe a few doors down open Tues-Sat 10am-3pm.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 5 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.

Location

Rushey Ford Business Park, West End Road, Kempston, Bedford

Your teacher can also travel within 100 miles of Kempston, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Fire Nest
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4.8 (170)
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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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