Two-Hour Taster Pottery Wheel Class

Try your hand at throwing clay on the pottery wheel with this beginner's class near Peterborough & Stamford



2 hours

Class size 1 to 7 (public classes), 2 to 8

  £50 - £55 (£55 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, £50/guest for 6+ guests)

Meet the potter

Meet the Potter

Be greeted by Richard and introduced to the facilities


Find out how it's done!!!

Find Out How It's Done!!

Sit back and enjoy a five minute demonstration of the pottery throwing a pot in real time.


Cone and centre your clay

Cone and Centre Your Clay

You will learn the first and most essential stage of getting your clay into the middle of your wheel ready for making your pot.


Lift and shape your pot

Lift and Shape Your Pot

You will enjoy making your pot taller, thinner and into different shapes.


Name your pots

Name Your Pots

You can keep the successful pieces you make and have them biscuit fired in the kiln


Paint your own pots

Paint Your Own Pots

You will have the option to return to glaze and decorate your own pots ( at a small additional fee). The cost is for the session weather you glaze one or several pieces and you can you can choose from a variety of colours. Relax and decorate.


Collect your masterpieces

Collect Your Masterpieces

When your pots have been glaze fired you will be notified to come and pick them up and enjoy using them.


Ever fancied dipping your toe into ceramics? Join us for a fun two-hour taster session where you'll have the opportunity to make a pot.
Led by a pottery pro, you'll spend the morning at a purpose-built studio, learning the three stages of wheel throwing. The pottery class will begin with a warm welcome, full demonstration and brief introduction to the equipment, and then it's aprons on and sleeves up! You'll be given all the tools and materials you need, and you'll be able to sink into the relaxed and supportive atmosphere, helping you feel at ease as you discover the art of pottery making.
During this workshop, you'll not only learn how to throw pottery, but also experience the satisfaction of creating something truly special with your own hands. By the end of the session, you can expect to have crafted at least one finished piece, with the potential to create even more. Join us for a memorable experience and take home your handmade pottery as a memento of your time spent discovering this wonderful craft.
Notes
Teenagers are welcome to join with participating guardian, so everyone can experience the joy of working with clay on the wheel.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Two-Hour Taster Pottery Wheel Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 3 Oct 2026, 8:55am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

4 upcoming dates between 9 Oct 2026 and 23 Oct 2026.

  • Fri 9 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Fri 16 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Fri 23 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm
What you'll get
The clay, tuition, the first firing and the option to return and glaze your best pieces of work at a later date.
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Knowledge required
This class is beginner-friendly
What to bring
Everything is provided, however participants should wear clothes that they don't mind getting messy
Location

Potterydayz - 6 Station Road, Kings Cliffe, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 6XP

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Recent reviews of Two-Hour Taster Pottery Wheel Class

  • 5/5 from Pat Weavers, attended Sep 2026: As a total novice I had a very enjoyable 2hrs learning a new skill. Richard took time explaining stages of pottery throwing, was patient and gave timely assistance. I enjoyed managing to throw one successful pot. Although 1 collapsed the 3rd looked more like a shallow dish I never felt pressurised to be perfect. Can't wait to paint and then sign up for more classes. Thank you Richard
  • 5/5 from Ben Meadows, attended Sep 2026: Great session, thoroughly enjoyable with adequate time to try different techniques and create different pot shapes and sizes!
  • 5/5 from David Cooper, attended Sep 2026: Me and Maddi had a really good time. The class was informative and really fun.
  • 5/5 from Carolyn Gibbons, attended Sep 2026: Great 2 hours spent, went alone came out having had fun and laughter with 6 complete strangers. What a fun way to experience a new craft.
  • 5/5 from Katy Walton, attended Aug 2026: Absolutely loved the class today! We had a full demo, expert tuition from Richard, and hands on to make 3 different pieces. 2 hours was perfect amount of time and we’ll definitely be back again. Thanks again for making it so much fun and so enjoyable.
  • 5/5 from David Crick, attended Aug 2026: Richard was a great teacher for our first time pottery throwing, we really enjoyed it and had a great time. Looking forward to going back to collect our works!
  • 5/5 from Rachael Ifarajimi, attended Aug 2026: Amazing teacher and such a fun experience, would definitely recommend, enjoyable environment
  • 5/5 from Matt Edwards, attended Aug 2026: Richard was a great tutor, fun enthusiastic and broke down the skills required to shape the clay Fun and entertaining with loads of time to get the hang of it and make a decent piece at the end, well worth it if you want to get into pottery or just want a couple of hours enjoying being creative. Thanks Richard x
  • 5/5 from T Sribaskaran, attended Aug 2026: We had an amazing time at our first pottery wheel class and throughly enjoyed every minute! As complete beginners, we were made to feel welcome and comfortable from the start. Richard was a fantastic teacher, He explained every step clearly and was incredibly patient and supportive throughout the session. On top of that he was a great comedian and kept the class laughing which made the whole experience cr even more enjoyable! We would definitely recommend this class to anyone wanting to try pottery for the first time and we’ll certainly be back for another session!
  • 5/5 from Magali Lallement, attended Jul 2026: Great teacher, great fun and the opportunity to try a few elements. Recommend with a friend or a familly member!
  • 5/5 from Michaela Briggs, attended Oct 2025: Great class and fantastic tutor. Equipment and aprons were provided to keep you as clean as possible. We attended as a birthday gift and will be returning for more. Absolutely worth doing.
  • 5/5 from Nicola Shipston, attended May 2025: A fantastic experience. Very rewarding, relaxing and informative two hours with Richard. Looking forward to returning to decorate our creations!
  • 5/5 from Lou Crosby, attended Apr 2025: Richard was an excellent teacher. We attended as a family of 5, and managed to throw at least 2 pots each. It was very relaxed and so much fun. Richard is good at intervening and correcting stuff quickly so we could make good use of the time. We’re definitely going back to decorate our pots and will book for the Raku also.
  • 5/5 from Richard Baugh, attended Apr 2025: Amazing session with Richard. Definitely one to do.
  • 5/5 from Ricky Berry-Shah, attended Mar 2025: Richard was a brilliant teacher. He shows us step by step how to create some great pots. He went round each of us to make sure we were picking up the technique and was always there to help and answer any questions. I will be going back to Richard for more classes and most importantly to finish painting my pots once they have been fired.
  • 5/5 from Debbie Nikolatos, attended Mar 2025: Very good instruction given and good supervision whilst students attempted to carry out tasks. Definately will try again.
  • 5/5 from Toni Ambrose, attended Mar 2025: Brilliant teacher. Thoroughly enjoyed the morning. Had laughs and even managed to make three pots. Can’t wait to book to decorate and glaze them now
  • 5/5 from Thomas V Jacob, attended Feb 2025: Very interesting and nice understanding class as a beginner i make 2 pots in 2 hours and my wife as well. He guide you with all the precise steps to make.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Johnson, attended Jan 2025: We attended as a family with my 2 teenage children. It was so much fun, we felt very welcome and under the expert supervision managed to make a few respectable pieces. I would highly recommend it for a value for money, fun morning activity. We will definitely return to paint and glaze the pieces and are looking at booking again for the full day.
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Potterydayz
Potterydayz

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With a fascination for the qualities of clay since taking pottery as an O level at school, I have held an undying passion for the material and have enjoyed working with it ever since. Beginning my adult journey as a studio potter, I have been lucky enough to have spent the majority of my life as an artist working from various studios and completing site specific work, commissions and pieces for sale in gallery and exhibition settings, much of it using clay in one form or another.
Having also gained experience in the field of Sculpture, Fine art and Installation, I have enjoyed obtaining degrees and post-graduate qualifications in these fields, as well as ceramics. It has been, and continues to be, a privilege to teach and lead thousands of people in projects and countless workshops to all levels and abilities.
Since starting Potterydayz, a hands-on learning pottery studio, I now enjoy teaching people many aspects of pottery, particularly throwing on the wheel and Raku firing.
Central to my life is the practice of making.

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