If you have two or more people we will put a workshop on for you. Have a look below to see what we offer.. or .. if you have an idea for a workshop we’re happy to create a bespoke one especially for you.

workshops 2026

workshops 2026

All Day Experience Potter’s Wheel & Hand Sculpting a Mug

This is a wonderful opportunity to experience two different elements of pottery.

During the day, individuals will try throwing on the potter’s wheel as well as hand building a mug with your own creative and individual design.

There are 12 places available – six in each group who then swap after lunch. Each will either try potter’s wheel in the morning then making their mug in the afternoon or vice versa. This is a full experience to immerse yourself in the world of pottery. A great workshop for those who would like to relax and have fun as well as for those who are interested in pottery and the potential of taking it further.

Morning workshop 10am – 1pm

Afternoon workshop 2:30 – 5:30pm

10am - 5:30pm… £150

Potter’s Wheel

With guest potter Martin Stephens you will have demonstrations and be taken through the skills on the potter’s wheel where you will have an opportunity to throw your own pots. You can choose your favourite two to leave with us to fire and glaze.

Hand Sculpted Mug

With our very own Georgie Bird, you will be taken stage by stage to hand build a mug that you add a handle, then decorate how you would like. You can add underglazes and coloured slips then leave with us to fire in the kiln and collect with your other hand thrown pots created in the potter’s wheel workshop.

For both workshops you may be new to pottery or have some experience, either way you are most welcome. Cost is £150/person for the full day.

For lunch we can take pre-orders for delicious food at Hips Café at the Littledean Tap in the village or you are welcome to bring your own. We will have complimentary hot and cold refreshments available throughout the day.

Ceramic mug with a face design, surrounded by green ivy leaves.

Pizza Slice Workshop

During this fun and relaxed workshop, you will use hand building techniques to sculpt your own slice of pizza. What’s your favourite topping? Whether it’s a ham and pineapple or Fiorentina – you could even create your very own magical mystery pizza.

We will guide you to use different tools and glazes, leave the pizza with us and collect once it has been fired.

12th August 10:30am - 12:00pm £25pp... All ages

Green Man or

Forest of Dean Nymph

22nd August 1:30 - 4:30pm

£50pp… 14+yrs

Create a traditional folklore garden sculpture of the Green Man, symbol of rebirth, or a Forest of Dean Nymph who protects the trees. Both are an opportunity to learn and develop skills for hand building and inspired by the natural environment. You will have the opportunity to design and decorate your piece how you wish. This may be a with a face of foliage or head dress of acorns and oak leaves. We will provide ideas, templates and tools then you can get creative. No experience is necessary for this workshop, we can guide you at any level.

Make a Mug Workshop

19th September 1:30pm - 4:30pm £50pp… 14+years

With our very own Georgie Bird, you will be taken stage by stage to hand build a mug that you add a handle, then decorate how you would like. You can add underglazes and coloured slips then leave with us to fire in the kiln and collect.

Suitable for all ages, under 14 accompanied by an adult who can also pay and join in if required.

A ceramic mug with a floral design and the inscription 'horrid will' is placed on a rock among green plants and purple wildflowers.

Gingerbread House Workshop

14th November 10:30am - 12:00pm £50… 14+years

Build your very own Christmas gingerbread house, perfect for decking the halls!

Suitable for all ages, under 14 accompanied by an adult who can also pay and join in if required.

A small decorative house figurine with a white textured roof, surrounded by green holly leaves with red berries.

We have a huge range of other clay hand building workshops. You may have some or no experience of pottery. These workshops are an opportunity to relax and enjoy working with clay to create something that you leave with us to be fired and collected later.

During the workshop you will be given materials and guidance where needed to create your own piece. You will have access to tools, glazes and all resources you need to make your own bespoke piece of pottery.

Look out for further dates announced throughout the year or get in touch if you have two or more and would like to set your own date.

Other workshops

This workshop is an engaging and creative session designed for all ages to explore the art of clay hand building. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of working with clay, including techniques for shaping, moulding, and detailing their own unique clay animal – this could be a favourite animal, pet or fantasy creature – it is your choice. You will then paint your creation with coloured glazes. This workshop is perfect for all ages, beginners and experienced artists alike, providing a fun and educational environment to develop new skills and express creativity.

Suitable for all ages, under 14 accompanied by an adult who can also pay and join in if required. £30 per person.

Make Your Favourite Animal Workshop

Two small animal statues, a dog and a cat, placed on a large rocky surface. The dog statue is white with a painted black nose and eyes, and a decorative dotted collar. The cat statue is gray with carved fur details and a red collar with gold circles. Green moss and foliage surround the rocks.

Spring, Autumn, Christmas

Wreath Workshop

A decorative floral wreath made of clay with leaf and flower designs, placed on a wooden table.

Spring Chicken Workshop

Colorful ceramic chicken sculpture lying on green leafy ground cover.

Garden Scene on a Tile

Decorative ceramic birdbath with a blue center, surrounded by yellow flowers, red berries, and black textured leaves, placed on green grass.

Wild Boar workshop

A small ceramic or painted rock sculpture of a cute animal, possibly a bear or a dog, placed among green ivy plants.

Folk Art Inspired Candle Holder Workshop

A white candle on a decorative ceramic holder surrounded by colorful ceramic flowers and leaves, placed on an outdoor stone surface with greenery in the background.

Slice of Cake workshop

Decorative cake with colorful fruit toppings and white frosting, placed on a moss-covered stone surface outdoors.

Craft an Enchanted Door Workshop

Collection of decorative miniature fairy tale doors on grass, featuring colorful details, plants, and various door designs.

Bird House Workshop

Two small decorative birdhouses with flower and leaf decorations are placed on a large rock among greenery and moss. One birdhouse has a black bird figurine on top, and the other has a textured leafy roof.

Character Vase Workshop

For all workshops and experiences we ask for at least 48 hours notice if you need to cancel, unfortunately we can not refund unless places are filled.

  • A young woman with brown hair in a ponytail, wearing hoop earrings and a necklace, is working with clay at a table. She is shaping or carving the clay, which is on a circular board. The background shows a cozy indoor setting with shelves containing books and decorative items, and small lights.

  • People working with clay on a wooden table, with various clay pieces, tools, and pottery items visible.

  • A group of students gathered around a wooden table outdoors, working on clay sculptures with an instructor guiding them.

  • A person with curly hair, glasses, and a grey Nike shirt smiling while working on a craft project at a table, with a background of shelves filled with various objects and fairy lights.

  • Close-up of a wooden table with pottery, paint palettes, brushes, and art materials, with people working on art projects in the background.

  • Two women painting and creating mosaic art on circular wooden bases in an arts and crafts studio.

  • People sitting around a table creating gingerbread houses and decorations in a cozy room with Christmas embellishments.

  • A worktable with clay sculptures in progress, painting tools, and a color palette with numbered paint dabs. The sculptures include a small house with a roof resembling tree bark and a larger sculpture that looks like a textured block. There are bowls, brushes, and other art supplies scattered on the table.