You'll Have a Wheel-y Great Time with Bristol Pottery Experiences

From perfect plant pots and gorgeous clay sculptures to magnificent mugs for your morning coffee, you can learn to make them all with our 2024 range of pottery classes in Bristol! 

Pottery and clay making have never been more popular, with gorgeous handmade ceramics popping up on social media every day; from professional potters working from airy studios to local artisans creating homemade clay pieces from their kitchen table, it seems like everyone has been bitten by the pottery making bug. The best news is that if you’ve got insta-envy and fancy having a go on the pottery wheel yourself, it’s never been easier to get those hands dirty – our selection of Bristol pottery courses will make all of your ceramic dreams come true!

Never taken a spin on the pottery wheel before? Whether you’re a ceramic painting pro or a handbuilding beginner, don’t worry – you can still join in with the crafty fun, as all of our pottery classes are aimed at people with no previous experience. The only thing you need to bring is your energy and enthusiasm – we’ll even supply the aprons!

Not sure where to kick off your clay making journey? To help you decide, we’ve gathered together a list of our favourite pottery classes Bristol has to offer – all you need to do is read on, roll up those sleeves and book yourself a place!

Centre the mind with a soothing kintsugi class

Did you know that pottery and ceramic making is one of the most relaxing hobbies around? It makes sense – from the calming atmosphere and gentle repetitive kneading of the clay to the smooth whirring of the pottery wheel, there’s a lot to help you relax at our Bristol pottery classes!

Whether you’ve been working super hard or you just fancy a little me-time, our mindful kintsugi experience is just what you need to help calm those racing thoughts and re-centre yourself. Led by a craft professional and wellbeing expert, you’ll be introduced to the art of mindfulness and guided through several simple exercises before enjoying a delicious flavour-packed Japanese inspired lunch. 

Then, once you’re fully refreshed and raring to go, it’s crafting time! You’ll learn all about kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing with gold, from the fascinating history to its uses today, and you’ll have the opportunity to create your own Japanese ceramics – a gorgeous pair of mosaic coasters that will make the perfect place to rest your coffee mug! You’ll leave the pottery workshop feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to continue your clay making journey at home.

Enjoy Easter fun with a kids pottery class

Looking for fun things to do in Bristol with kids? Dodge spring showers this Easter and get creative with the little ones at a parent and child Easter pottery class – it’s the perfect way to take a break from those egg hunts!

You and your child will be given your own DIY ceramic craft kit, packed with everything you need to make some super cute Easter decorations ready to hang on a twig tree. Led by your talented teacher, you’ll settle down together to learn how to shape, mould and imprint a bunny and an egg from air dry clay before leaving them to dry. At the end of the pottery workshop, you’ll take home six decorations to continue your craft journey and finish your homemade clay masterpieces in your own time – kids pottery painting, anyone?

Whether you’re searching for Easter holiday activities in Bristol or you’ve got a budding pottery making pro on your hands, we think you’ll find this clay making class a most egg-sellent choice! 

Swap cocktails for ceramics at a hen party pottery workshop

Been charged with planning your best pals hen do? Ok, we understand that Bristol pottery classes might not seem like the ideal pre-wedding get-together, but they actually make a great alternative to the usual bar hopping and cocktail sipping. Just hear us out! 

If you’re looking for something a bit different to celebrate your best mate’s upcoming nuptials, our hen party ceramic painting workshop is exactly what you’re looking for. Rather than spending the evening shouting over music, you’ll be able to gather your gang and get creative with a little pottery painting – and the best part is, this mobile workshop can be held wherever you like! 

Led by a local crafter, you and your crew will have the opportunity to pick whatever crockery you like, so whether you all fancy collaborating over a whole tea set or you’d like to personalise your own individual handmade ceramic plates, the choice is yours. You’ll be given plenty of guidance and a few design sheets for inspiration, and your teacher will stay on hand throughout the whole pottery painting workshop to provide endless support. At the end of the session you’ll have some gorgeous handmade pottery to take home – which will last longer than the hangover you’d have got from a cocktail session! 

Get creative at home with a DIY ceramic kit

While heading into the city can be exciting, not all of the pottery classes Bristol has to offer are located in a studio or cafe – you can get involved in the clay making fun without even leaving the house with a pottery at home kit. Handmade ceramics on the sofa – perfect!

Handbuilding is a great introduction to the world of homemade pottery, and this gorgeous DIY kit comes complete with everything you need to get started on your pottery making adventure; from the pre-coiled clay and base to coloured slips for decorating, and even the option to add in a set of pottery tools, it’s all in there. You’ll be able to settle down at your kitchen table, and with the illustrated instructions and accompanying video, it’ll be like you’ve got a handmade pottery professional right by your side! Once you’ve made your DIY ceramic mug, bowl or sculpture, simply post your creation back to the teacher for firing – it’ll be returned glazed, fired and ready to add a beautiful handmade touch to your home.