Setting Up Your Studio

If you've been to pottery classes and feel like its time to start your own studio but have no idea where to start, this course is for you.

Cost: £75 per person
Dates: Wed 4 Feb 2026 2-5pm or Sat 28 Feb 10-1pm
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Some explorations to help you get started…What electric supply do you need? Do I need a pugmill? What type of wheel / kiln / other equipment should I get? How do I programme a kiln?

All of these and more questions will be answered in this course. 

Come along with notebook and pen at the ready.

Lucy Bell

Lucy experiments with different firing techniques on her thrown work. She teaches throwing at The Clay Yard and makes beautiful work from her studio at Anran. Featured here are her legendary butter keepers.

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Other Experiences at The Clay Yard

Sip and Throw

2 Hours • £55 per couple

Jazz up your social life with a memorable Friday or Saturday evening on the wheel. From 7 to 9pm

Family Fun with Clay

2 Hours • £55 per adult, £45 per child


Price based on minimum of 2 adults and 2 children.

Clay and a Cuppa

2 hours - £55 per person

Show the clay who’s boss on this fun Saturday morning or afternoon session on the potter’s wheel.