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A Full Day of Clay with Denby's Master Potter, Sean

For one day only: Tuesday 9th December at 9.30am-5.00pm

Celebrate the festive season with a special day of clay at Denby. Guided by our Master Potter, Sean (who has 15 years experience with Poole and Denby Pottery) you’ll spend a full day learning traditional hand-building techniques including slabbing, pinching, coiling, modelling, and pressing.

Together, you’ll create a collection of beautiful decorative clay pieces to display in your home all year round. From a twinkling tealight holder and a trinket tray to tiny woodland creatures, Sean will guide you step by step, whether its adding texture and detail or shaping a handmade hedgehog full of character.

Once finished, your pieces will be fired and glazed in a soft neutral white by our potters, ready to collect in the new year as a lovely reminder of your day and to keep and display in your home for years to come (please note we’re unable to offer postage).

This is a rare chance to learn directly from our Master Potter, and a wonderful way to treat yourself or a loved one to a creative, hands-on experience during the festivities.

What you’ll make:

• A star tealight holder
• A moon trinket dish
• A tiny hedgehog decoration
• A miniature squirrel decoration
• Large & small, slabbed trees
• A lidded acorn pot

 Techniques you’ll learn:

• Slab construction
• Pinching
• Coiling
• Modelling
• Pressing using a mould

What’s included:
A full day of hand building with clay (with expert guidance), plus a delicious lunch at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro and plenty of tea and coffee to keep you cosy.

Your handmade pieces will be fired in our kilns and finished in a soft snowy white Denby glaze, ready to collect in 8-10 weeks.

How the day flows:

• 9:30 - 10:30 | Slab Prep
• 10:30 - 11:30 | Moon & Star
• 11:30 - 11:45 | Tea Break
• 11:45- 12:45 | Acorn Pot
• 12:45 - 13:45 | Lunch
• 13:45 - 15:15 | Slab Trees
• 15:15 - 15:45 | Hedgehog
• 15:45 - 16:00 | Tea Break
• 16:00 - 17:00 | Finishing Touches

Who it’s for:
Perfect for all abilities, whether you’re brand new to clay or already have some experience with ceramics.

It’s a day of creativity, laughter, and festive cheer with limited places available.

PRICE: £225.00 per person - This adult (over 18 yrs) craft workshop is perfect for all experience levels and is fully accessible to everyone.

CRAFTING TIME: Please meet at the Denby Craft Studio & Welcome Desk ready for your workshop to promptly start. This workshop Starts at 9.30 and finishes at 5pm, with breaks allocated throughout the day. Please note that all tickets need to be booked in advance.

NOTES: All materials, including an apron, will be provided on the day. As you will be working with clay and glazes, we advise you to wear something that you don't mind getting dirty.

Please note that on occasion, clay work 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 make contact with you. 

We will contact you when your creations are ready to collect (within 8-10 weeks).

HOW TO FIND US: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX

Visitor parking is available for free in our customer car park within easy reach of the Welcome Desk located inside the Denby Craft Studio.

BOOKINGS: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your workshop 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.

Please note that this workshop requires a minimum of 6 participants to go ahead. If this number is not reached, we will contact you to discuss the available options.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at tours.reception@denbypottery.com or call us on 01773 740 799, option 1 (Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm) 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. The Denby Craft Studio is open daily between 10am-4pm. Except Monday in term time.

There is also a choice of two eateries (Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro and The Farm Shop Café) serving a wide variety of homecooked dishes, breakfasts, homemade cakes, drinks and more. Open: Monday - Saturday: 9.00am - 4.30pm & Sunday: 9.30am - 3.30pm.

For our full list of events and activities click here

Visits from 22nd November to 24th December 2025...

Ho ho ho! The spirit of Christmas has brought Santa and his jolly elves to Denby Pottery Village. Come and join us for a magical experience with family and friends!

Enjoy a personalised visit to meet Santa in his cosy cabin, receive an Elf Observation Report, and hand-pick a present from our wide selection of gifts for all ages.

Make a Christmas wish to hang on our twinkling garden tree, and capture plenty of festive photos along the way!

On arrival, follow the magical path to Santa’s Grotto, where your jolly elf will be waiting to guide you to meet Santa.

"Visit our magical gardens,
be welcomed by Santa's elf.
Come with all of the family or even by yourself.
I think Santa might be sleeping,
so you'd better ring the bell
And in case he doesn't hear,
then knock on the door as well.
And when Santa opens the door,
he'll know just who you are
He knows every child all over the world,
no matter how near or far.
Step inside the workshop,
where Santa keeps all of the toys
choose your favourite and it shall be yours.”

TICKETS: Please note that the £18.95 off-peak price is applied at the checkout stage.

Monday - Friday (off-peak): £18.95 per child.

Saturdays, Sundays, Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd & Christmas Eve (peak): £21.95 per child. 

Babes in arms (under 6 months) do not require a ticket if they are accompanying another paying child (unless you would like them to take part in the full Santa experience and receive a gift).

You can personalise your child/ children's experience at the checkout to include their name and age as well as any special interests or achievements, to make their visit to Santa truly magical.

TIME: Please arrive in good time for your Santa Experience and dress for the weather. Your fifteen-minute experience can be booked for a maximum of four children and four supervising adults. This includes, meeting the elf, a personalised meet and greet with Santa (approx. 5 minutes), picking a present from the workshop.

To make the most of your experience, we recommend arriving up to 15 - 30 minutes before your booking start time (e.g Santa Experience booked for 9.15am will promptly start at 9.15am and finish at 9.30am). Sadly, any late arrivals cannot be guaranteed their visit as bookings are allocated in consecutive fifteen-minute visits. Unfortunately, this event is non-transferable, and refunds cannot be given for cancellations.

EXTRAS: Hot Chocolate and Christmas Cookie. Please collect your voucher from Santa’s elf on the day of your visit to enjoy before 4pm.

Festive Trail: Take part in our Festive Trail around Denby Pottery Village. Santa's elves have hidden pictures of their festive friends around Denby Pottery Village, see if you can find them all and collect a sweet treat at the end. Tickets are £3 per child and must be purchased in conjunction with a child's Santa Experience ticket (subject to availability).

Whilst you’re here, take a photo with friends and family at the festive photo points. Tag us on Facebook at @VisitDenby or on Instagram @denbypotteryvillage for a chance to be featured on our socials.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at tours.reception@denby.co.uk or call 01773 740 799, option 1 between 10am-4pm and our team will be able to help. This line is closed on a Monday term time.

BOOKINGS: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Santa Experience goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, and we need to rearrange your booking, an alternative date or time will be offered where possible or a full refund will be given. Please note that this is an extremely popular experience, and we encourage you to allow extra journey time for your visit. Any late arrivals cannot be guaranteed their visit as bookings are allocated in consecutive fifteen-minute timeslots. Unfortunately, this event is non - transferable and refunds cannot be given for customer cancellations

HOW TO FIND US: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX.

Visitor parking is free and within easy reach of the Santa Experience location.

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.

There is also a choice of two eateries (Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro and The Farm Shop Café) serving a wide variety of homecooked dishes, breakfasts, homemade cakes, drinks and more. Open Mon-Sat: 9am-4.30pm and Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm.

We can't wait to see you soon! 

For our full list of festive events and activities click here

New Miniature Clay Houses Workshop

Join us for a relaxing and creative workshop where you’ll make up to five individual miniature clay houses, each one shaped and finished by hand to form a unique little street scene, perfect for Christmas or to enjoy all year round. 

Working with our Derbyshire clay and guided by one of our experienced potters, you’ll start by carving the basic shapes and rooftops from clay blocks. Using a variety of pottery tools, you’ll then add detail to each house, pressing in textures to form roof tiles, windows and doors.

After a short break for tea or coffee, you’ll begin applying colour using our soft glaze slips. These will enhance the textures you’ve created, and any exposed clay will be finished by our team with a gentle winter white glaze during the final firing process.

Your potter will be on hand throughout to offer guidance and share techniques for carving clean edges and adding texture that brings each house to life.

Once your pieces are complete, they’ll be carefully kiln fired and finished by our team, ready for you to collect at a later date and display at home.Please note any tickets booked for after 9th November will not be ready for Christmas collection.

PRICE: £40.00 per person - This adult (over 18 yrs) craft workshop is perfect for all experience levels and is fully accessible to everyone.

CRAFTING TIME: Please meet at the Denby Craft Studio & Welcome Desk ready for your workshop to promptly start. This is a 3-hour workshop. Please note that all tickets need to be booked in advance.

NOTES: All materials, including an apron, will be provided on the day. As you will be working with clay and glazes, we advise you to wear something that you don't mind getting dirty.

A free hot drink is also included, which can be enjoyed on the day in Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro.

Please note that on occasion, clay work 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 make contact with you. 

We will contact you when your creations are ready to collect (within 4 - 6 weeks).

HOW TO FIND US: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX

Visitor parking is available for free in our customer car park within easy reach of the Welcome Desk located inside the Denby Craft Studio.

BOOKINGS: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your workshop 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.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at tours.reception@denbypottery.com or call us on 01773 740 799, option 1 (Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm) 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. The Denby Craft Studio is open daily between 10am-4pm. Except Monday in term time.

There is also a choice of two eateries (Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro and The Farm Shop Café) serving a wide variety of homecooked dishes, breakfasts, homemade cakes, drinks and more. Open: Monday - Saturday: 9.00am - 4.30pm & Sunday: 9.30am - 3.30pm.

For our full list of events and activities click here

Join us in the run up to the festive season and create a beautiful seasonal decoration from our Derbyshire clay to add warmth and joy to your home or to use as a centre piece for your Christmas table. Your finished kiln fired and glazed creation will be ready to collect  in 6 -8 weeks.

Please note any tickets booked for after 9th November will not be ready for Christmas collection.

Using a range of potter’s tools, festive cookie cutters (think candy canes, stars and Christmas holly) and a little Denby magic, let your imagination flow as you create a truly unique piece of pottery.

Get the inside tips from our clay experts on how to score, scratch, cut and form our Derbyshire clay. Our potters will also be on hand to guide you through the making process. Your finished clay wreath will then be glazed by us after the workshop in a wintery white glaze colour.

A hot drink is also included.

PRICE: £40.00 per person - This adult (over 18 yrs) craft workshop is perfect for all abilities (no previous experience is necessary) and is fully accessible to everyone.

CRAFTING TIME: Please meet at the Denby Craft Studio & Welcome Desk ready for your workshop to promptly start. The session will run for approx 3 hours. Please note that all tickets need to be booked in advance.

NOTES: 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.

A free hot drink is also included, which can be enjoyed on the day in Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro during your workshop. Please collect your voucher from the Denby Craft Studio Welcome Desk upon arrival.

Please note that on occasion, clay work 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 make contact with you. 

HOW TO FIND US: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX

Visitor parking is available for free in our customer car park within easy reach of the Welcome Desk located inside the Denby Craft Studio.

BOOKINGS: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your workshop 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.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at 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. The Denby Craft Studio is open daily between 10am-4pm. Except Monday in term time.

There is also a choice of two eateries (Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro and The Farm Shop Café) serving a wide variety of homecooked dishes, breakfasts, homemade cakes, drinks and more. Open: Monday - Saturday: 9.00am - 4.30pm & Sunday: 9.30am - 3.30pm.

For our full list of events and activities click here

A fun and festive workshop to celebrate the most wonderful time of year with family and friends. Our popular Christmas Market is also happening in the event marquee, and is free to enter, making this a truly festive day out for everyone.

Join our good friend Darren, and expert from The Denby Garden Stall for a special, festive workshop where you’ll learn how to hand wire and arrange seasonal foliage and natural materials to decorate your own beautiful wreath.

This fun and friendly workshop starts with a ‘how-to’ hand tie a floristry bow, followed by an interactive demonstration as you add seasonal decorations to a pre-made spruce wreath base.

Take your beautiful wreath home on the day to place on your front door for the festivities. A hot drink is also included for you to enjoy at Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro.

PRICE: £50 per person

Perfect for all abilities. Also, suitable for children 14+ (under 16's need to be supervised by an adult).

TIME: This workshop will run for up to two hours. Upon arrival, please head to the Welcome Desk inside the Denby Craft Studio and collect your free drink voucher to enjoy before your Winter Wreath Workshop. This workshop will be held in the Discovery Room.

HOW TO FIND US: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX

Visitor parking is available for free in our customer car park within easy reach of the Welcome Desk located inside the Denby Craft Studio.

NOTES: Please note that you will be using scissors and secateurs during the workshop to trim and cut the floristry wire and foliage.

Wreath hooks and wire lights will be available to purchase from the Garden Stall to add a finishing touch to your Christmas wreath.

BOOKINGS: The Denby Garden Stall and Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Winter Wreath Workshop goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, and we need to rearrange your booking, an alternative date or time will be offered where possible or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non-transferable and refunds cannot be given for customer cancellations.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please call or email our Welcome Desk on Tours.reception@denby.co.uk or call 01773 740 799, option 1 between 10am – 4pm and our team will be able to help. This line is closed on Mondays term time.

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.

There is also a choice of two eateries (Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro and The Farm Shop Café) serving a wide variety of homecooked dishes, breakfasts, homemade cakes, drinks and more. Open Mon-Sat: 9am-4.30pm and Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm.

We can't wait to see you soon! 

For our full list of festive events and activities click here

Afternoon Tea with Santa at Denby Pottery Village

Get into the festive spirit and join us for a family Afternoon Tea with Santa at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro. Santa and his Helper will be stopping by to sprinkle a little Christmas magic, while you enjoy an afternoon full of delicious treats, festive games, and family fun. Every child will also take home a small Christmas Craft gift bag - a special way to make lasting memories before Christmas arrives.

When: 2.30pm – 4.30pm

• Saturday 20, Sunday 21, Monday 22 & Tuesday 23 December 2025

Tickets: £21.95 per person

Your Afternoon Tea Includes:

Festive Afternoon Tea Menu (Adults)

• Freshly prepared sandwiches: Roast turkey & stuffing, egg mayonnaise, cheddar cheese & tomato
• Seasonal soup and bite size sausage roll
• Homemade festive scone with butter, cream & jam
• Sweet treats: choose from Christmas cake or Victoria sponge cake, plus a festive mince pie
• Served with your choice of refillable Americano coffee, English breakfast tea or apple/ orange juice

Mini Festive Afternoon Tea Menu (12 years and under)

• Festive shaped sandwiches: roast ham, cheddar cheese, strawberry jam 
• Mozzarella snowballs and dipping sauce
• Homemade sweet treats: Mini cake, Christmas tree biscuit & marshmallow snowman
• Served with unlimited squash

Dietary Options: Vegetarian and Vegan options are available - please specify when booking.

Make your afternoon even more memorable by adding a Christmas Pottery Painting Session or joining the Festive Trail before your Afternoon Tea with Santa (additional costs apply).

• Christmas Pottery Painting Session - pick your festive pottery shape on the day (from £8.50), and we’ll deduct your £2.50 ticket cost from the activity price.
• Festive Trail - explore Denby Pottery Village, find hidden festive friends, and collect a sweet treat! Tickets £3.50 per child (must be booked with a child’s Afternoon Tea with Santa ticket). Please collect your worksheet from the Craft Studio BEFORE your Breakfast and allow up to 30 minutes to complete this.

Location: Upstairs at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro, Denby Pottery Village, DE5 8NX. Accessible via stairs only. Free visitor parking available.

Booking Info: 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 and we need to rearrange your booking, an alternative date or time will be offered where possible or a full refund will be given.

• Arrive a little early to make the most of your experience.
• Tickets are non-transferable and refunds cannot be given for cancellations.
• Book at least 48 hours in advance.

Contacts: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at tours.reception@denby.co.uk or call 01773 740 799, option 1 between 10am – 4pm and our team will be able to help advise. This line is closed Mondays during term time.

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.

There is also a choice of two eateries (Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro and The Farm Shop Café) serving a wide variety of homecooked dishes, breakfasts, homemade cakes, drinks and more. Open Mon-Sat: 9am-4.30pm and Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm.

For our full list of festive events and activities click here

Breakfast with Santa at Denby Pottery Village 

Get ready for a festive morning full of fun, laughter, and delicious food! Join our wonderful Santa and his Helper upstairs in Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro for a breakfast to remember where the whole family can enjoy games, festive fun, and a small Christmas craft gift bag for every child. It’s the perfect way to soak up the festive magic and share special moments together before Christmas arrives.

When: 9am - 11am

• Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st December
• Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd December
• Christmas Eve, 24th December
   

Tickets: £21.95 per person

Your Breakfast Includes:

• A delicious hot buffet served by Santa’s Helpers:The Greedy Pigs Butchers back bacon & award-winning pork sausages, scrambled eggs, mushrooms, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, hash browns & toast
• Pancakes with maple syrup will also be available for the little ones
• Unlimited tea & Americano coffee, plus a small hot chocolate for kids
• Festive games and a chance to chat with Santa about the Big Day - it is almost Christmas after all!

Dietary Options: Vegetarian and Vegan options are available - please specify when booking.

Make your morning even more memorable by adding a Christmas Pottery Painting Session or joining the Festive Trail after your Breakfast with Santa (additional costs apply).

• Christmas Pottery Painting Session - pick your festive pottery shape on the day (from £8.50), and we’ll deduct your £2.50 ticket cost from the activity price.

• Festive Trail - explore Denby Pottery Village, find hidden festive friends, and collect a sweet treat! Tickets £3.50 per child (must be booked with a child’s Breakfast with Santa ticket). Please collect your worksheet from the Craft Studio AFTER your Breakfast and allow up to 30 minutes to complete this.

Location: Upstairs at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro, Denby Pottery Village, DE5 8NX. Accessible via stairs only. Free visitor parking available.

Booking Info: 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 and we need to rearrange your booking, an alternative date or time will be offered where possible or a full refund will be given.

• Arrive a little early to make the most of your experience.
• Tickets are non-transferable and refunds cannot be given for cancellations.
• Book at least 48 hours in advance.

Contacts: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at tours.reception@denby.co.uk or call 01773 740 799, option 1 between 10am – 4pm and our team will be able to help advise. This line is closed Mondays during term time.

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.

There is also a choice of two eateries (Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro and The Farm Shop Café) serving a wide variety of homecooked dishes, breakfasts, homemade cakes, drinks and more. Open Mon-Sat: 9am-4.30pm and Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm.

For our full list of festive events and activities click here