Get stuck in
Beginner-friendly pottery classes and courses, masterclasses with visiting makers and studio membership, right here in Fishponds, Bristol.
Our story
Fishponds Pottery was started by husband-and-wife team Finola and Max Thomas at the beginning of 2019, right here in Fishponds, Bristol. What began as a small studio has grown into a flexible workspace for a range of craftspeople and creatives with a ceramics focus — courses, workshops, an open access membership, and a proper kiln for hire when you need one.
We're tucked just off the main road, with our own outside space — so you can come and get messy without half of Bristol walking past the window.
Find your craft
Taster sessions
Never touched clay before? Try a relaxed two-hour taster, no experience needed.
Throwing courses
Learn the wheel from scratch, at your own pace, in small groups.
Handbuilding
Hand, pinch, coil and slab — no wheel required.
Masterclasses
One-off sessions with visiting makers, for a specific skill or technique.
Membership
Got your own practice? Studio access, kiln space and a community to make alongside.
New to Pottery?
Not sure whether you want to try the wheel or sculpting by hand? We'll point you the right way.
Coming up next
Meet the team
The people behind the studio
Finola Thomas
Studio founder, teaching throwing since 2014.
Lucy Turner
Studio manager, teaches Beginners Plus and Intermediate throwing.
Give the gift of craft
Give the gift of craft
Course vouchers, or an open-value voucher to spend on whatever they fancy. Sent by email straight away, with a physical copy available to collect from the studio if you'd rather hand it over in person.