A Full Day of Clay with Denby's Master Potter, Sean
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 contact you and advise of the options available.
We will contact you when your creations are ready to collect (within 6 - 8 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
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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 contact you and advise of the options available.
We will contact you when your creations are ready to collect (within 6 - 8 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
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