Classes
Professional guidance will be given in the many aspects of pottery and ceramics making, including throwing on the potter’s wheel, sculpting, hand-building, coiling, slabbing and using basic mould techniques. Work will be then decorated, by using a variety of different colours slips or glazes before being fired in a kiln.
Learn more about what we do by scrolling down, or click the link bellow for info about our next term which will be starting in April 2026.
Day Classes
Our daytime pottery & ceramics classes taking place between 10am — 1pm.
Evening Classes
Our evening pottery & ceramics classes taking place between 6pm — 9pm.
Intensive Throwing
The aim of the course is to both enhance and advance one’s throwing techniques using the pottery wheel as an art form. This unique opportunity will cater for those who are at the early stages of learning how to throw, as well as those who are more advanced, in order to improve and project their throwing skills to another level.
Techniques such as wedging, centring, throwing, collaring and bellying will be an integral part of the session and thrown pieces, can either be cut and inspected to check for improvements and this can be continued on the second week. Alternatively, the pieces made on the first week can be kept leather hard for turning for the next session on the following week, depending on your choice.
Professional guidance will be given at all stages throughout and there will be 2 teachers available to ensure that each student receives the fullest of attention.
Each session will run for 3 hours over 2 consecutive weeks and there will be 7 pottery wheels available, one for each person. The cost of the course is £120 per person for those attending 2 sessions and £65 for those attending 1 session.
Please find the dates below for your information:
The course dates are:
Day 1: Tuesday 14th July
- 12noon — 3pm
- 6pm — 9pmDay 2: Tuesday 21st July
- 12noon — 3pm
- 6pm — 9pm
Places are limited, as there is keen interest in those wishing to learn or improve the techniques, so please email us as soon as possible in order to sign up and secure your places.
Short Summer Sessions
These sessions are scheduled on a day-to-day basis, with the option of attending either the 12-3pm or 6-9pm slots over a 2-week period. They are for both beginners and enthusiasts alike, who would like to come and enjoy the opportunity to play with clay, as a versatile medium.
The sessions are not structured and are run on a casual and friendly basis, where those attending can either finish uncompleted piece/s, or work on improving their skills and techniques, either on the pottery wheel, hand building and sculptural techniques, as well as press moulds and slip/glaze decoration.
The cost of the Summer Sessions is £45 per person for the 3 hours and work completed on the day can be bisque/glazed fired and collected at later stage and there is a modest charge of £7 per kilo for finished items.
All you will need to bring is an apron and some enthusiasm!
Note for current course students: you will not be able to substitute outstanding lessons with these sessions.
Taster/Drop-In Sessions
You will be pleased to know that our Taster/Drop-In Sessions, have resumed! These sessions are usually held on Saturdays from 12-3pm at £40 per person.
This opportunity will be for those who are new and would like to enjoy the benefits of using clay as a malleable and versatile medium for the first time, as well as for others who are already familiar with the material. The sessions are run in a relaxed and creative environment, where participants are encouraged to try out new techniques or improve on what they have already learned.
There will be a chance for those attending to try out throwing on the pottery wheel, hand building and sculptural techniques, as well as using press moulds and slip decoration. Completed work can be fired by The Harrow Potter’s Studio and collected at a later date; alternatively, work made on the day can also be stored and continued with at a later stage, before being glazed on subsequent drop in sessions, if desired.
Those attending will have the option for their work to be fired at a modest charge of £5 per kilo on completion/collection, with tools and materials being provided.
All that is required is some enthusiasm, however the sessions are quite popular and places are limited, so do let us know as soon as possible if you would like to attend by contacting us below.
Children’s Parties
This is a unique opportunity for children to play and create work with clay; they will be free to explore the possibilities of using this medium with an emphasis on bringing out their natural abilities. Guidance will be given by demonstrating some techniques whilst encouraging them to experiment and develop their own ideas. The workshops are usually held on weekends from 12-3pm and the price is £40 per child.