Fancy learning something new or getting back into pottery?

Our friendly pottery studio in Henfield offers wheel throwing and hand-building classes for complete beginners and more experienced makers. Whether you're looking for a six-week course, a one-off pottery experience or somewhere to continue developing your skills, there's something for everyone.

We welcome students from Henfield and the surrounding areas, including Steyning, Horsham, Burgess Hill and Brighton.

Come play with mud, get your hands dirty and discover what you can create!

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Explore, create and build confidence with clay.

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6 Weeks · Small Group

Perfect for complete beginners. Learn the fundamentals techniques of hand-building in a supportive environment.

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Pinching

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Coiling

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Slabs

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Glazing

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Surface

£315

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6 Weeks · Small Group

For those with some experience. Develop your own ideas with guidance from your tutor and explore new techniques.

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Creative Development

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Surface Design

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Form Exploration

Glazing Techniques

£315

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Learn to throw with our expert guidance in our small group sessions.

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6 Weeks · MAX 3 People

Learn the foundations of wheel throwing in our intimate classes. Perfect for beginners.

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Centre Clay

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Cylinders

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Glazing

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Cups & Bowls

Trimming

£345

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6 Weeks · MAX 3 People

Take your throwing to the next level with more challenging forms and techniques.

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Larger Forms

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Lids & Handles

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Sets & Series

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Glaze Mastery

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Surface Design

£345

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Get a taste for clay in these one-off sessions.

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HAND-BUILDING FOR TWO

A relaxed and creative session to make and decorate a pair of mugs or bud vases together. Perfect for making memories (and ceramics!)

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Mugs or Vases

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Decoration

Glazed & Fired

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Take Home

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THROWING FOR TWO

Discover the magic of the pottery wheel together. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for something different, you'll enjoy a relaxed session filled with creativity, laughter and clay.

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Centre Clay

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Cylinders

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Cups & Bowls

Glazing

£130

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A relaxed, independent session to work on your projects. No formal teaching.

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Not sure where to start? Our taster sessions are a perfect introduction.

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One-to-one tuition tailored to your goals and experience.

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BROWSE CLASSES

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All Classes

Hand Building Classes

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Throwing Classes

The perfect gift for creative souls.

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Clay Experiences

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Try one of our taster sessions to get a feel for the studio.

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