“COURSES
As a small team, we are unable to respond to individual telephone or email enquiries about future courses.
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BOOKING INFORMATION
To ensure fairness, we only accept applications via our independent third party platforms. Places are allocated strictly on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
Our courses are extremely popular, so we recommend booking as soon as places go on sale to avoid disappointment. If all places are taken, please subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on social media to be the first to know about upcoming courses.
TASTER SESSIONS
Starting in August, we’ll be offering Saturday taster sessions—an inviting and relaxed way to explore working with clay.”
Taster sessions
Tutor: Jennie Kimbley
Details: Our pottery taster sessions offer a friendly and relaxed introduction to working with clay. Designed for complete beginners, each session includes the chance to try both hand building techniques and throwing on the wheel. In a small group, you’ll benefit from plenty of one-to-one guidance and hands-on support. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore your creativity and get a feel for the pottery process in a welcoming studio environment.
4 places available for each session
£70pp per session
Saturdays 13:30 – 16:00
Dates 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd August
4-Week Beginners Throwing Summer Course
Tutor: Jennie Kimbley
Details: This 4-week summer course is perfect for beginners looking to learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel. You’ll be guided through key skills including preparing clay, centering on the wheel, throwing basic forms, and trimming your pots. With demonstrations and support throughout, you’ll build confidence and skills week by week. At the end of the course, you can select your two favourite pieces to be glazed, ready for collection within six weeks.
8 places available on each course
Cost £160 pp
Saturday 9:30 – 12
Dates 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd
Tuesday 9:30 – 12
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
8-week POTTERY courses - next course dates TBC
Tutor: Tarragon Smith
Details:
Monday Evening
Intermediate Throwing. 18:30 - 21:00
Wednesday Morning
Throwing Practice 10:30 - 13:00
Wednesday Evening
Beginners Class.18:30 - 21:00
Age: 18+ years old
Cost: £240 (payable via EventBrite)
Due to the high level of interest in our courses, we suggest you book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have been unable to secure a place this time, please sign up to our newsletter or follow us on Instagram and Facebook to be the first to hear about new courses.
Things to Know
Booking Policy
Due to high demand, we’re unable to take pre-bookings or sign-ups via phone or email. All bookings must be made online to keep the process fair for everyone.
Cancelling Your Place
Course fees are non-refundable once your course has either sold out or started. Please ensure you're able to attend the full course before booking.
If you’re no longer able to attend, let us know as soon as possible and we’ll do our best to help. A refund can only be issued if we’re able to find someone to take your place.
Missed Lessons
Our courses are designed to follow a weekly progression. Unfortunately, missed sessions cannot be rescheduled or refunded, even in cases of illness or self-isolation, as all courses run at full capacity and we do not have spare places.
Please check your availability before booking and aim to attend all scheduled dates.
Moving Between Classes
As our classes are usually full, we’re unable to transfer bookings between different course dates or groups. Please make sure you choose the right session at the time of booking.
Waiting Lists
Courses often sell out quickly and we’re unable to operate waiting lists.
our Tutors.
Tarragon smith
Born in Canada, Tarragon now lives and works in the UK. He holds an MA in Fine Art from Central Saint Martins, London, and a BFA with a minor in art history from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Canada.
Click here for Tarragon’s website
JENNIE KIMBLEY
Jennie is a passionate and skilled teacher with a Diploma in Ceramics and a PGCE (teaching qualification). With a patient and enthusiastic teaching style, she creates a supportive and encouraging environment that’s perfect for beginners. Jennie will guide you through each step of the throwing process, helping you build confidence whilst developing your knowledge and skills.
Jennie offers lessons for children from her garden studio in central Cambridge. Please visit Jennie's website for more information.
Click here for Jennie’s website