'Have a Go' at Pottery Throwing - £16 February Half Term Special 2026
This fun and creative session with one of our Experience Potters is perfect for budding creatives who would like to have a go on the potter’s wheel and learn the basics of hand throwing a pot. Designed especially for ages 8 to 16, it offers the perfect introduction to pottery.
During this 20-minute experience, your child will discover what it feels like to throw on the wheel, from centring the clay and opening it out to pulling up the walls and shaping their own bowl. Their finished piece can be taken home on the day to air dry, ready to paint if they wish. Please note that their hand-thrown pot will not be kiln fired or glazed.
Who it’s for:
Suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners. Budding potters must be a minimum height of 3ft 6in and aged 8 years or over. Participants under 16 must be supervised by an adult during the session.
PRICE: £16 per person (Half-Term Special)
Usual Price: £18 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.
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This fun and creative session with one of our Experience Potters is perfect for budding creatives who would like to have a go on the potter’s wheel and learn the basics of hand throwing a pot. Designed especially for ages 8 to 16, it offers the perfect introduction to pottery.
During this 20-minute experience, your child will discover what it feels like to throw on the wheel, from centring the clay and opening it out to pulling up the walls and shaping their own bowl. Their finished piece can be taken home on the day to air dry, ready to paint if they wish. Please note that their hand-thrown pot will not be kiln fired or glazed.
Who it’s for:
Suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners. Budding potters must be a minimum height of 3ft 6in and aged 8 years or over. Participants under 16 must be supervised by an adult during the session.
PRICE: £16 per person (Half-Term Special)
Usual Price: £18 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.
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