Tubby Dogs Pottery Workshop


Fire Nest
Fire Nest
4.8 (170)

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

Get ready to create your very own tubby little best friend! In this extra-special pottery workshop, you'll dive into the wonderful world of clay and learn how to sculpt your very own chubby, characterful dog. Whether you're making a miniature version of your beloved family pet, recreating a favourite four-legged friend, or simply dreaming up your perfect pooch, this workshop is all about bringing your own little doggy to life!
Don't worry if you've never worked with clay before – this class is designed for all skill levels. We'll guide you through each step, sharing hand-building techniques and helping you turn a simple ball of clay into an adorable, one-of-a-kind ceramic companion.
During the workshop, our instructor will show you how to shape a lovely round, tubby body before transforming it into your chosen dog. Think chunky little paws, floppy or pointy ears, adorable snouts, curly tails and all those quirky details that make every dog unique!
The best bit? You get to make YOUR dog!
You can use photos of your own pet for inspiration and personalise your creation with their recognisable features, colours and markings. From sausage dogs to spaniels, fluffy cockapoos to cheeky terriers, big dogs, little dogs and everything in between – no two tubby dogs will ever be the same!
What makes this class extra special: you have a full THREE HOURS with us!
You'll spend 2 hours hand-building your tubby dog, carefully shaping their body, adding their ears, legs, snout and tail, and sculpting all the little details that give them their personality.
Then you'll spend 1 hour painting your creation using our colourful underglazes. Add your dog's unique coat colour, little patches, spots, facial markings and all those special details that make them unmistakably yours.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have created and painted your very own tubby ceramic dog – a little clay keepsake inspired by a very special furry friend.
Your creation will then be clear-glazed and fired by us, ready for you to collect approximately 4 weeks later. The perfect little keepsake, gift or forever reminder of your favourite four-legged companion!
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 just need to be clear-glazed and fired, which speeds up our process! Please note 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. If you're making your own pet, we'd recommend bringing a few clear photos of them along for inspiration!
Thank you for supporting our little studio and we can't wait to meet all your tubby dogs! ️

Upcoming dates for Tubby Dogs Pottery Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 31 Oct 2026, 2:47pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

7 upcoming dates between 17 Dec 2026 and 12 Mar 2027.

  • Thu 17 Dec 2026, 6pm-9pm
  • Sun 27 Dec 2026, 2pm-5pm
  • Sat 9 Jan 2027, 11am-2pm
  • Fri 29 Jan 2027, 6pm-9pm
  • Sun 14 Feb 2027, 11am-2pm
  • Wed 24 Feb 2027, 6pm-9pm
  • Fri 12 Mar 2027, 6pm-9pm
Knowledge required
Beginner friendly
What to bring
Feel free to bring your own refreshments as unfortunately we don't provide these, 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 date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

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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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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