The Denby Pottery Throwing Experience
Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty during our fun and friendly Pottery Throwing Experience. Using Denby clay and under the guidance of our experienced potters, you will learn various techniques to create your own piece. Perfect for all abilities, this experience provides an introduction to 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 people, where you can use our two potter's wheels at the same time? (Max number of 'participating throwers' is two per class. If you book a space for one person, please note that the second 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 to be supervised by an adult. This would not be suitable for 6 years and under. 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.
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 2023 and Easter Sunday) between 9am – 5pm (Monday – Saturday) and 10am – 4pm on Sundays for you enjoy during your visit and to complete your experience.
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Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty during our fun and friendly Pottery Throwing Experience. Using Denby clay and under the guidance of our experienced potters, you will learn various techniques to create your own piece. Perfect for all abilities, this experience provides an introduction to 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 people, where you can use our two potter's wheels at the same time? (Max number of 'participating throwers' is two per class. If you book a space for one person, please note that the second 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 to be supervised by an adult. This would not be suitable for 6 years and under. 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.
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 2023 and Easter Sunday) between 9am – 5pm (Monday – Saturday) and 10am – 4pm on Sundays for you enjoy during your visit and to complete your experience.
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