Get creative with this Introduction to Pottery for Two in Herefordshire. Set in the scenic Malvern Hills at Eastnor Castle, this beginner-friendly session is the perfect way to explore the art of ceramics. With guidance from an expert potter, you’ll watch a live demonstration before taking turns at the wheel to shape your own clay into a bowl or vase. Small group sizes ensure plenty of one-to-one support as you learn each step of the process. You can take your favourite creation home to decorate, or for a small extra fee, have it professionally fired and glazed for a lasting keepsake. Relaxing, hands-on, and rewarding, this pottery experience makes a thoughtful gift for creative couples or friends looking to try something new together.
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About the Experience
Arts and Crafts Experience Days: Unleash your creativity with this fun pottery experience for two in Herefordshire! Try your hand at the potter’s wheel and craft your very own bowl or vase.
If you’ve ever wanted to explore pottery, this beginner’s lesson in the Malvern Hills is the perfect place to start. Under the guidance of a professional instructor, you’ll discover the calming, hands-on process of throwing clay and shaping your own unique creation.
On arrival at the pottery studio in the grounds of Eastnor Castle, you’ll be welcomed by your instructor before watching a live demonstration at the potter’s wheel. Then it’s your turn! Each participant will take the wheel to shape a lump of clay into a bowl or vase, with plenty of one-to-one support in a relaxed, small-group setting. If you create more than one pot, you’ll select your favourite to take home and decorate. For a small extra fee, you can also leave your masterpiece to be dried, fired, and glazed professionally—ready for collection (or postage) once it’s emerged from the kiln.
The Introduction to Pottery for Two in Herefordshire makes a thoughtful gift for creative couples, friends, or anyone keen to try something new and hands-on.
Requirements
Minimum Age: 14
Maximum Age: 100
For an additional £20 per pot, leave your masterpieces with the activity provider to be dried, fired and glazed.
Once your pots have emerged from the kiln, approx. one month later, they'll drop you an email to let you know they're ready for collection from the Pottery. P+P can be arranged at £5 per item.
Apron and towel hire is an extra £5 per couple – participants are encouraged to bring their own.
Guest Info
Workshops take place Thursday – Saturday at 11am and 2pm
Participants: The Introduction to Pottery for Two in Herefordshire is for 2 participants.
Max Group Size: 14
Spectators Allowed on Site: No
Minimum Group Size: 2
Duration
Experience Duration: 1:30
Time Spent at Venue: 1:30
This Introduction to Pottery Making runs for approximately 1.5 hours.
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 14 years
Equipment & Clothing
Please wear old clothes and footwear that you’re not precious about, as they will get splattered in clay. Bring an apron and towel; alternatively, you can hire these at £5 per bundle. All tools and materials will be provided by the studio.
Weather
The Introduction to Pottery Making in Herefordshire is an indoor
activity, so it is not weather dependent.
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
