OUR STORY
Based in Littledean, Bird’s Pottery first opened its doors in 2018. We are a family run business, that prides itself on giving a quality experience. From the vibrant glazes, clays and paint your own pottery items, our stock is constantly refreshed and carefully selected to ensure we have something for everyone. Keeping up with trends, we are the only pottery in the Gloucestershire to offer pottery sessions on mini wheels!
We also offer traditional pottery, takeaway pottery, after-school club, classes, Parties and Bring a Bottle. Georgie Bird (owner of Bird’s Pottery) shares her expertise to help customers push their creative boundaries to ensure that everyone makes something they can be proud of, whether you wish to get cosy in the converted coach house in the winter or sit out on the flagstone courtyard in the sun, there’s always a place for you at Bird’s Pottery.
We have over 400 pieces to choose from, starting from £3 upwards. There is no studio fee so the price you pay is for your finished piece. We welcome drop-ins but the early bird catches the worm, so we do advise customers to book! Bookings can be made by email, direct message and calling our studio directly.
OUR HISTORY
Bird's Pottery is a family run business and has a long history of successful businesses within the family.
We call it the bird's dynasty...
Starting off with Bird's Custard founded by Alfred Bird established in 1837, followed by Ansells Brewery owned by Joseph Ansell 1858, Frank and Coopers jam and Oxford's marmalade owned by Frank Cooper established in 1874. Birds the Confectioners was founded by three brothers; Frank, Thomas and Reginald Bird in 1919. Ending with Bird's Delicatessen owned by Joan and Arthur Bird established in 1985... followed by Bird's Pottery!
OUR MISSION
At Bird’s Pottery we want to share our love of creativity and ceramics in safe, sustainable, welcoming and inspiring surrounding of our cosy pottery. All ages and abilities are welcome, we are a family run business and are proud to be the hub for our village.
OUR VISION
To assist, inform and inspire artists and ceramists of all abilities and ages in a sustainable and welcoming environment.
OUR VALUES
Enabling potential
Bird’s Pottery enables people to develop and grow.
Environmental impact
Bird’s Pottery values and cares for the environment. We make sure we practise the 3 R’s, Reduce, Re-use and Recycle wherever and whenever we can. From Re-usable Takeaway Kits, our Re-claimed furniture and tools, and Bio-degradable packaging.
Building connections
Bird’s Pottery offers a sense community. we create opportunities for our guests to connect with other people within and outside of the forest of dean.
Community
Bird’s Pottery strives to be a safe and welcoming environment to ALL.