Pottery classes for everyone
Whether you're a beginner eager to try throwing or someone looking to refine your skills, my pottery classes offer something for everyone at my studio in Llanelly Hill, Abergavenny. Join me for a fun and engaging experience where you'll learn the art of the pottery wheel from an experienced tutor in my welcoming valleys studio surrounded by nature.
Pottery Wheel Taster Session
In this pottery wheel taster session you’ll learn how to prepare your clay, centre it on the wheel and throw 4 basic pots and bowls. Your pots will then be left to firm up for trimming and glazing from a choice of 6 colours. The session is 2 hours, and your finished pottery will be ready for collection within 4 weeks.
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For 1 person: £65
For 2 people: £110 (£55pp)
For 3 people: £165 (£55pp)
For 4 people: £220 (£55pp)
For 5 people: £275(£55pp)
Pottery Wheel 1 Day Experience
This 1 day experience will teach you how to prepare your clay, centre it on the wheel and throw simple cups and bowls.
Your pots will be left to firm whilst we break for a light plant based lunch (provided) then onto learning how to trim and finish your pots, ready for adding extra creative touches such as carving and adding handles.
This experience includes everything you need to make and finish your creations ready for firing. Starts at 10.30am (11am on Sundays) and finishes at 4.30pm. Your finished pottery will be ready for collection within 4 weeks.
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For 1 person: £140
For 2 people: £220 (£110pp)
For 3 people: £330 (£110pp)
For 4 people: £440 (£110pp)
For 5 people: £550 (£110pp)
Pottery Wheel 3 Week Course
Learn everything from prepping clay, centring and throwing simple forms, to carving, adding handles, and decorating techniques and glazing in this ultimate 3 week pottery wheel course. Each session is 2.5 hours and includes everything you need to learn pottery.
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For 1 person: £175
For 2 people: £280 (£140pp)
For 3 people: £420 (£140pp)
For 4 people: £560 (£140pp)
Pottery sessions for all ages and abilities
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For Beginners
Dive into the wonderful world of pottery with my beginner-friendly classes! Whether you're shaping clay for the first time or looking to refine your skills, I will guide you through every step of the process.
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For Children
Spark your child's creativity with an engaging pottery class! Inspire young minds as they learn the basics of pottery in a fun and supportive environment. Suitable for children aged 8+ with an accompanied paying adult.
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For Couples
Looking for a unique date idea? My pottery classes for couples offer a fun and creative experience together. Discover the joy of creating together as you throw clay into beautiful functional pottery.
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For Groups
Gather your friends, family, or colleagues for an unforgettable pottery experience! My group classes are perfect for birthdays, team-building events, or simply a fun day out. For up to 5 people.
Your pottery tutor
Hi, I’m Melanie
I am a qualified adult learning tutor, mainly teaching throwing on the pottery wheel and hand-building techniques, sharing the skills of an age-old traditional craft.
Since moving to South Wales in 2021 I have had the opportunity to connect with the local creative community, helping establish my pottery studio.
I am humbled at the overwhelming interest there has been since opening my studio space, the response of the local community to my classes has been amazing and inspires me to teach with passion, skill and sensitivity.
I now take my wheels along to various festivals too - come along and have a go at The Big Retreat, Glastonbury, Greenman and Between the Trees!
I volunteer for South Wales Potter’s as Event Co-ordinator, and work as Materials Officer for the International Ceramics Festival. I run wellbeing workshops and a weekly craft club for The Fathom Trust and am a volunteer committee member for Abergavenny Arts Festival, helping with design and promotional work.
To see the work from my latest classes and festival adventures follow me on Instagram and Facebook.
Book Your Pottery Class
Pick a day in my calendar that suits you, and let me guide you in throwing with clay on the pottery wheel.
Important information: Classes are non-refundable but can be rescheduled.
Purchasing a gift certificate will issue a code that can be redeemed by the recipient at a later date.
Where To Find Me
Address
Ash Tree Cottage
Llam March
Llanelly Hill
Abergavenny
NP7 0PB
Don’t follow the satnav
Please don’t follow the satnav to the postcode as you’ll be taken to the wrong road (Sunnyside). Type in ‘Ash Tree Cottage, Llam March Road’ into your map app as that works ok.
Contact Me
If you need any help or have any questions, please get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.
FAQs
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It is best to drive via Brynmawr or Blaenavon as coming up from the Heads of the Valleys road is steep, here are the directions:
From Brynmawr:
1. Turn left off Blaenavon Road, following the hill down for 1/2 mile (go past the right turn for Sunnyside)
2. Keep going until the road flattens and you reach the first width restriction.
3. We are the drive on the left - the drive is below road level where there is a white garage, if you go through the second width restriction you’ve gone past!
4. Park at the top of the drive and give me a ring if I’m not already about, you are welcome to just block the drive entrance, or you can park on the drive but it is on a slope so defo best to reverse in!
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https://w3w.co/minimums.stamp.flasks
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Please wear comfortable clothes that can get a bit messy, closed toed shoes and short fingernails. I will provide an apron for you to use.
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My studio is a converted garage and access is good - although we live on the valley side so its 35 steps down to our cottage, please keep this in mind if needing the facilities!
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I will provide tea and coffee with plant milk but if dairy is preferred please bring some along.
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Yes! If you would like to purchase a gift card please get in contact. Gift cards are a great option for treating a loved one, celebrating special occasions, or rewarding employees.
