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Are you looking for a Valentine’s date with a difference?

Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February 2025 (selected times available)

Join us with a loved one(s) and celebrate Valentine’s with our fun and memorable, ‘Ghost’ Pottery Throwing Experience. A guaranteed giggle as you create your own pot together on a single Potters’ wheel during this 45-minute experience.

Left in the skilled hands of our Potters, your Valentine’s pot will be kiln fired and finished in a beautiful Denby glaze ready for you to collect later and to keep as a memory of your experience.

PRICE: £120 per couple (ticket price is for 2 x people).

For £60pp you get to hand-throw a pot together on the Potters’ wheel, which will then be glazed, and kiln fired ready for you to collect later as a memento of your evening.

Any additional pots you create, can also be fired for an extra £10 each (paid for on the day).  

NOTES: Please note that your 45-minute Pottery Throwing Experience will take place on one of our three Potters’ wheels, so your experience may be with other participants or, why not book with other couple friends.

Aprons will be provided, but please note that the pottery-throwing process can be messy, so any clothing may receive splashes of clay or get clay dust.

On occasion, some pots may crack or break in the kiln firing process, and this is beyond our control. In the unfortunate event that this should happen, we will contact you to discuss it.

BOOKINGS: Require a minimum of 72 hours’ notice

Unfortunately, refunds cannot be given for cancellations. Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Valentine’s ‘Ghost’ Experience goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, an alternative date or time will be offered or a full refund given.

LOCATION: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX at the Denby Craft Studio and Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro.

ARRIVAL: Upon arrival, please park in our free customer car park and head straight to the Denby Craft Studio, where you will be welcomed by our friendly team, or why not make the most of your evening by taking the bus or a taxi so you can enjoy a bottle of wine together.

SAFETY: Please ensure that the following safety guidelines are adhered to for your safety during the Pottery Throwing Experience:

- Any sleeves longer than the elbow must be rolled back leaving the forearms bare.

- All jewellery is to be removed from the hands and wrists (except for a wedding band). If a wedding band is kept on, then disposable Nitrile gloves will be available to wear.

- Any jewellery, neckties or scarves worn around the neck must be removed.

- Hair may have to be tied back if there is a risk of entanglement.

- Short nails are preferred as longer nails make the throwing process more difficult.

- Suitable footwear to be worn.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions that you would like to discuss, please call or email our Tours Desk on tours.reception@denby.co.uk or 01773 740799, option 1 between 10am-4pm and our team will be able to help. Closed Mondays.

Are you looking for a Valentine’s date with a difference?

Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February 2025 (selected times available)

Join us with a loved one(s) and celebrate Valentine’s with our fun and memorable, ‘Ghost’ Pottery Throwing Experience. A guaranteed giggle as you create your own pot together on a single Potters’ wheel during this 45-minute experience. Complete your evening with a delicious sharing Tapas and a free glass of fizz (or non alcoholic alternative) at Bourne’s Bistro.

Left in the skilled hands of our Potters, your Valentine’s pot will be kiln fired and finished in a beautiful Denby glaze ready for you to collect later and to keep as a memory of your experience.

Enjoy table service throughout the evening at Bourne’s, plus wine by the bottle, beer and cider will also be available at an additional cost. 

Friday 14th February:

Pottery Throwing 4.30pm with Tapas at 6pm

Pottery Throwing 5.45pm and Tapas at 7pm 

Tapas at 6pm at with Pottery Throwing at 7pm

Saturday 15th February:

Pottery Throwing 4.30pm with Tapas at 6pm

Pottery Throwing 5.45pm and Tapas at 7pm 

Tapas at 6pm with Pottery Throwing at 7pm

Sunday 16th February:

Pottery Throwing 3.30pm with Tapas at 5pm

Pottery Throwing 4.45pm and Tapas at 6pm 

Tapas at 5pm with Pottery Throwing at 6pm 

PRICE: £170.00 per couple (ticket price is for 2 x people).

for £85pp you get a Denby Pottery Experience (worth £50 on weekends and normally sold out up to 6 months in advance), delicious sharing Tapas menu and glass of fizz, your own wonderful Denby glazed pot to cherish and use as a memento.

Any additional pots you create, can also be fired for an extra £10 each (paid for on the day).  

Menu for the Sharing Tapas Plates

Patatas bravas (V, Ve, GF)

Strawberries with a black pepper & balsamic drizzle (V, Ve, GF)

Brie wedges with a cranberry sauce (Ve, GF) OR Vegan chedder with a cranberry sauce (V)

Chicken wings in a salt & pepper crust (GF) OR Baked cauliflower in a salt & pepper crust (V, Ve, GF)

Squid rings or onion rings with an aioli dip (GF) OR Onion rings with an aioli dip (V, Ve, GF)

Warm focaccia with olives, sundried tomatoes and hummus (V, Ve) OR Crusty GF roll with olives, sundried tomatoes and hummus (GF)

For dessert

Molten chocolate lava cake served with single cream (V)

AND

Meringue nests with clotted cream, passion fruit and raspberries and topped with white chocolate shavings (GF)

or

Vegan chocolate tart (Ve)

NOTES: Please note that your 45-minute Pottery Throwing Experience will take place on one of our three Potters’ wheels, so your experience may be with other participants or, why not book with other couple friends.

Aprons will be provided, but please note that the pottery-throwing process can be messy, so any clothing may receive splashes of clay or get clay dust.

On occasion, some pots may crack or break in the kiln firing process, and this is beyond our control. In the unfortunate event that this should happen, we will contact you to discuss it.

BOOKINGS: Require a minimum of 72 hours’ notice

Unfortunately, refunds cannot be given for cancellations. Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Valentine’s ‘Ghost’ Experience goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, an alternative date or time will be offered or a full refund given.

LOCATION: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX at the Denby Craft Studio and Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro.

ARRIVAL: Upon arrival, please park in our free customer car park and head straight to the Denby Craft Studio, where you will be welcomed by our friendly team, or why not make the most of your evening by taking the bus or a taxi so you can enjoy a bottle of wine together.

SAFETY: Please ensure that the following safety guidelines are adhered to for your safety during the Pottery Throwing Experience:

- Any sleeves longer than the elbow must be rolled back leaving the forearms bare.

- All jewellery is to be removed from the hands and wrists (except for a wedding band). If a wedding band is kept on, then disposable Nitrile gloves will be available to wear.

- Any jewellery, neckties or scarves worn around the neck must be removed.

- Hair may have to be tied back if there is a risk of entanglement.

- Short nails are preferred as longer nails make the throwing process more difficult.

- Suitable footwear to be worn.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or dietary requirements that you would like to discuss, please call or email our Tours Desk on tours.reception@denby.co.uk or 01773 740799, option 1 between 10am-4pm and our team will be able to help. Closed Mondays.

Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty during our fun and friendly Weekday Pottery Throwing Experience. Using Denby clay and under the guidance of our experienced potters, you will learn various techniques to create your own bowl. Perfect for all abilities, this experience introduces pottery throwing, while you create your own pot to be proud of.

You are very welcome to bring somebody along to the experience, to take photos and give encouragement. Or why not book an experience for two or three people, where you can use our three potter's wheels at the same time? (Max number of 'participating throwers' is three per class. If you book a space for one person, please note that the second and third space may be filled by another participant).

Left in the skilled hands of our potter, your hand-thrown pot will be fired and finished in your chosen Denby glaze colour (Matt grey, Chalk White or Imperial Blue) ready to collect within 6-8 weeks. There’s also the option to have your item posted out to you for an additional £5, which can be organised with the team during your visit.

Complete your Pottery Throwing Experience with a free cuppa at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro or why not make the most of your experience with an indulgent Afternoon Tea for an additional £15.95 per adult & £10.95 per child at the booking stage?

Due to Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro opening times, if your booking is after 2pm, you will need to enjoy your cuppa or Afternoon Tea before your Pottery Throwing experience.

WHO’S IT FOR: Suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners. Budding potters must be a minimum of 3ft 6 and under 16's must  be supervised by an adult. This would be suitable for 8 years and over. Please note that if you are booking for one person, there may be other participant present during your experience

Pregnant women may find operating the Potters’ wheel uncomfortable and restrictive but may take part at their own risk. We advise that anyone who is pregnant, should consult with their physician before booking onto a Pottery Throwing Experience. Please ensure that the instructing Potter is made aware on the day of your visit so that any adaptions can be made.

Please note: There are electric motors within the pottery wheel and customers with pacemakers should always consult with their physicians first when using motor-run or electronic products.

PRICE:

Off-Peak: Monday-Friday £45 pp

Peak: Saturday & Sunday £50 pp

SAFETY: Please ensure that the following safety guidelines are adhered to for your safety during this exciting experience.

• Any sleeves longer than the elbow must be rolled back leaving the forearms bare.
• All jewellery is to be removed from the hands and wrists with the exception of a wedding band. If a wedding band is kept on then disposable Nitrile gloves will be available to wear.
• Any jewellery, neckties or scarves worn around the neck must be removed.
• Hair may have to be tied back if there is a risk of entanglement.
• Short nails are preferred as longer nails make the throwing process more difficult.
• Suitable closed footwear to be worn.

LOCATION: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX at the Denby Craft Studio and Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro.

ARRIVAL: Upon arrival, please park in our free customer car park and head straight to our Welcome Desk inside the Craft Studio. Please book in as soon as you arrive so we are able to give you your voucher to redeem for the free drink at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro. 

ACCESSIBILITY: Please let us know in advance if any of your party members have accessibility requirements.

NOTES: Please note that all of our Denby Experiences need to be booked online 48 hours in advance or alternatively, you can call our welcome desk on 01773 740799 option 1, open 10am - 4pm for availability. This experience is in a shared space and other craft activities may be running at the same time.

On occasion, some pots may crack or break in the kiln firing process and this is beyond our control. In the unfortunate event that this should happen, we will contact you and advise of the options available.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Pottery Throwing Experience goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, an alternative date or time will be offered or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non - transferable and refunds cannot be given for cancellations. Bookings confirmed with full payment. 

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility queries that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk on tours.reception@denby.co.uk and our team will be able to help.

Our great selection of shops are open every day (except for Christmas Day/Boxing Day 2024 and Easter Sunday) between 9am – 5pm (Monday – Saturday) and 10am – 4pm on Sundays for you enjoy during your visit and to complete your experience.

Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty during our fun and friendly Weekend Pottery Throwing Experience. Using Denby clay and under the guidance of our experienced potters, you will learn various techniques to create your own bowl. Perfect for all abilities, this experience introduces pottery throwing, while you create your own pot to be proud of.

You are very welcome to bring somebody along to the experience, to take photos and give encouragement. Or why not book an experience for two or three people, where you can use our three potter's wheels at the same time? (Max number of 'participating throwers' is three per class. If you book a space for one person, please note that the second and third space may be filled by another participant).

Left in the skilled hands of our potter, your hand-thrown pot will be fired and finished in your chosen Denby glaze colour (Matt grey, Chalk White or Imperial Blue) ready to collect within 6-8 weeks. There’s also the option to have your item posted out to you for an additional £5, which can be organised with the team during your visit.

Complete your Pottery Throwing Experience with a free cuppa at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro or why not make the most of your experience with an indulgent Afternoon Tea for an additional £15.95 per adult & £10.95 per child at the booking stage?

Due to Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro opening times, if your booking is after 2pm, you will need to enjoy your cuppa or Afternoon Tea before your Pottery Throwing experience.

WHO’S IT FOR: Suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners. Budding potters must be a minimum of 3ft 6 and under 16's must  be supervised by an adult. This would be suitable for 8 years and over. Please note that if you are booking for one person, there may be other participant present during your experience

Pregnant women may find operating the Potters’ wheel uncomfortable and restrictive but may take part at their own risk. We advise that anyone who is pregnant, should consult with their physician before booking onto a Pottery Throwing Experience. Please ensure that the instructing Potter is made aware on the day of your visit so that any adaptions can be made.

Please note: There are electric motors within the pottery wheel and customers with pacemakers should always consult with their physicians first when using motor-run or electronic products.

PRICE:

Off-Peak: Monday-Friday £45 pp

Peak: Saturday & Sunday £50 pp

SAFETY: Please ensure that the following safety guidelines are adhered to for your safety during this exciting experience.

• Any sleeves longer than the elbow must be rolled back leaving the forearms bare.
• All jewellery is to be removed from the hands and wrists with the exception of a wedding band. If a wedding band is kept on then disposable Nitrile gloves will be available to wear.
• Any jewellery, neckties or scarves worn around the neck must be removed.
• Hair may have to be tied back if there is a risk of entanglement.
• Short nails are preferred as longer nails make the throwing process more difficult.
• Suitable closed footwear to be worn.

LOCATION: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX at the Denby Craft Studio and Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro.

ARRIVAL: Upon arrival, please park in our free customer car park and head straight to our Welcome Desk inside the Craft Studio. Please book in as soon as you arrive so we are able to give you your voucher to redeem for the free drink at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro. 

ACCESSIBILITY: Please let us know in advance if any of your party members have accessibility requirements.

NOTES: Please note that all of our Denby Experiences need to be booked online 48 hours in advance or alternatively, you can call our welcome desk on 01773 740799 option 1, open 10am - 4pm for availability. This experience is in a shared space and other craft activities may be running at the same time.

On occasion, some pots may crack or break in the kiln firing process and this is beyond our control. In the unfortunate event that this should happen, we will contact you and advise of the options available.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Pottery Throwing Experience goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, an alternative date or time will be offered or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non - transferable and refunds cannot be given for cancellations. Bookings confirmed with full payment. 

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility queries that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk on tours.reception@denby.co.uk and our team will be able to help.

Our great selection of shops are open every day (except for Christmas Day 2025 and Easter Sunday) between 9am – 5pm (Monday – Saturday) and 10am – 4pm on Sundays for you enjoy during your visit and to complete your experience.

This fun and creative session with one of our experience potters is perfect for budding potters who would like to 'have a go' on the Potters’ wheel and learn the basic steps of hand-throwing a pot. This booking is for ages 8 -16 yrs only.

During this 20-minute session, your child will experience what it’s like to 'have a go' at throwing, from centring the clay, opening out and pulling up the walls to make their own bowl. Take their pot away on the day to air-dry at home and paint if they wish.

Please note that their hand-thrown pot will not be kiln fired or glazed. However, our alternate Pottery Throwing Experience is recommended if you would like to make a hand-thrown pot and have it kiln fired and finished in a Denby glaze. This is a more in-depth experience and builds upon the skills learned from this session.

WHO’S IT FOR: Suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners. Budding potters must be a minimum of 3ft 6 and over 8yrs of age please. Under 16's must be supervised by an adult. 

You are welcome to bring somebody along to take photos.

PRICE: £15 per person (Half-Term Special)

Usual Price: £17 per person.

SAFETY: Please ensure that the following safety guidelines are adhered to for your safety during this exciting experience.

• Any sleeves longer than the elbow must be rolled back leaving the forearms bare.
• All jewellery is to be removed from the hands and wrists with the exception of a wedding band. If a wedding band is kept on then disposable Nitrile gloves will be available to wear.
• Any jewellery, neckties or scarves worn around the neck must be removed.
• Hair may have to be tied back if there is a risk of entanglement.
• Short nails are preferred as longer nails make the throwing process more difficult.
• Suitable footwear to be worn.

Please note: There are electric motors within the pottery wheel and customers with pacemakers should always consult with their physicians first when using motor-run or electronic products.

LOCATION: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX at the Denby Craft Studio.

ARRIVAL: Upon arrival, please park in our free customer car park and head straight to our Welcome Desk inside the Craft Studio.

ACCESSIBILITY: Please let us know in advance if any of your party members have accessibility requirements.

NOTES: This Denby Experiences needs to be booked online 24 hours in advance or alternatively, you can call our welcome desk on 01773 740799 option 9, open 10am - 4pm for availability. This experience is in a shared space and other craft activities may be running at the same time.

Please note that this is a 20 minute one to one session and your hand-thrown pot will be taken home to air dry on the day.

Our alternate Pottery Throwing Experience is recommended if you would like to have your hand-thrown pot kiln fired and finished in a Denby glaze. This is a 45 minute session and builds upon the skills learned from this taster session.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your ‘Have a go’ session goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, an alternative date or time will be offered or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non - transferable and refunds cannot be given for cancellations. Bookings confirmed with full payment.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility queries that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk on tours.reception@denby.co.uk and our team will be able to help advise.

Our great selection of shops are open every day (except for Christmas Day and Easter Sunday) between 9am – 5pm (Monday – Saturday) and 10am – 4pm on Sundays for you enjoy during your visit and to complete your experience.

Join us for a new 2-hour Pottery Throwing Experience with our Master Potter, Sean, who boasts many years of experience in the pottery industry. Under his expert guidance and using our Derbyshire clay, you'll explore various techniques on the Potters’ wheel to throw tall items such as small vases, planters or mugs.

New dates for 2025:

Sunday 12th January 10am-12 and 1.30 - 3.30 and Thursday 16th January 1.30-3.30

Thursday 6th and 12th February at 1.30-3.30 

Thursday 6th abd 12th March at 1.30 - 3.30 and Sun 16th March 10 - 12 or 1.00 - 3.00

WHAT TO EXPECT: This is the ideal next step for those with basic pottery throwing skills or for those who have previously completed a Pottery Throwing Experience with us. You'll begin by making tall cylinder shapes and then with Sean's assistance you can have a go at making more ambitious shapes.

Feel free to bring someone along to take photos and offer encouragement as you craft your masterpiece. Alternatively, consider booking an experience for two people, where you can use our two potter's wheels at the same time. Please note that each class can accommodate a maximum of two participating throwers. If you book a space for one person, the second space may be filled by another participant.

Once your hand-thrown pot is complete, our master potter will kiln fire and finish your pot in your chosen Denby glaze colour (either Pebble Blue or Kiln White). Your finished piece will be ready for collection within 6-8 weeks.

Complete your 2-hour Pottery Throwing Experience with a free cuppa at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro.

PRICE: £90 per person for 2 hours experience, with a minimum of 90 minutes on the wheel.

Included in the ticket price is the kiln firing and finishing of 1 x hand-thrown item. However, if you wish to keep an additional pot(s) created during the session, you have the option to purchase them for an additional £10 each on the day.

There’s also the option to have your item(s) posted out to you for an additional £5 each, which can be organised with the team during your visit.

WHO’S IT FOR: This is the ideal next step for those with basic pottery throwing skills or for those who have previously completed a Pottery Throwing Experience with us. Please note that if you are booking for one person, there may be another participant present during your experience.

Pregnant women may find operating the Potters’ wheel uncomfortable and restrictive but may take part at their own risk. We advise that anyone who is pregnant, should consult with their physician before booking onto a Pottery Throwing Experience. Please ensure that the instructing Potter is made aware on the day of your visit so that any adaptions can be made.

Please note: There are electric motors within the pottery wheel and customers with pacemakers should always consult with their physicians first when using motor-run or electronic products.

SAFETY: Please ensure that the following safety guidelines are adhered to for your safety during this exciting experience.

• Any sleeves longer than the elbow must be rolled back leaving the forearms bare.
• All jewellery is to be removed from the hands and wrists except for a wedding band. If a wedding band is kept on, then disposable Nitrile gloves will be available to wear.
• Any jewellery, neckties or scarves worn around the neck must be removed.
• Hair may have to be tied back if there is a risk of entanglement.
• Short nails are preferred as longer nails make the throwing process more difficult.
• Suitable closed footwear to be worn.

LOCATION: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX at the Denby Craft Studio and Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro.

ARRIVAL: Upon arrival, please park in our free customer car park and head straight to our Welcome Desk inside the Craft Studio. Please book in as soon as you arrive so we can give you your voucher to redeem for the free drink at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro. 

ACCESSIBILITY: Please let us know in advance if any of your party members have accessibility requirements at the booking stage.

NOTES: Please note that this Denby Experiences need to be booked online 12 hours in advance or alternatively, you can call our welcome desk on 01773 740799 option 1, open 10am - 4pm for availability. This experience is in a shared space and other craft activities may be running at the same time. All materials, including an apron, will be provided on the day. As you will be working with clay, we advise you to wear something that you don't mind getting dirty.

On occasion, some pots may crack or break in the kiln firing process, and this is beyond our control. In the unfortunate event that this should happen, we will contact you and advise of the options available. 

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your experience goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, an alternative date or time will be offered, or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non - transferable and refunds cannot be given for cancellations. Bookings confirmed with full payment. 

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility queries that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk on tours.reception@denby.co.uk and our team will be able to help.

Our great selection of shops are open every day (except for Christmas Day and Easter Sunday) between 9am – 5pm (Monday – Saturday) and 10am – 4pm on Sundays for you enjoy during your visit and to complete your experience.