Private bookings

Fancy getting a group together? Alongside our regular courses and workshops, we take private bookings for couples, parties, team building and more. We can fit up to 12 people in the studio, and we've got a talented team ready to run a proper clay day for you.

Everyone gets a real go, with live tuition throughout. No experience needed, and nobody leaves empty handed.

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How it works

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Private workshops run for 2 hours. What you can do depends on numbers:

  • Up to 6 people — throwing on the wheel, so everyone gets their own wheel for the session.

  • 6 to 12 people — handbuilding, or a mix of handbuilding and throwing, whichever suits your group.

Handbuilding works well for bigger groups and for anyone who'd rather not wrestle with a wheel. A mix means people can try both.

Pricing

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Prices include the 2 hour workshop and firing for 2 pieces per person.

  • Couples — £160

  • Groups of 3–12 — £60 per person

Everything's provided: clay, tools, glazes and firing.

Team building and away days

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Something a bit different from the usual away day. Clay is a leveller — nobody's much good at it to start with, everyone ends up laughing, and people talk to each other properly while their hands are busy.

We work with charities and community groups too.

Same format as our other private sessions: 2 hours, up to 12 people, everything included.

The practical bits

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  • Group size — up to 12 people in the studio.

  • How long — 2 hours.

  • What's included — clay, tools, glazes, and firing for 2 pieces per person.

  • Extra pieces — £12 each to fire.

  • Getting your work back — pieces take up to 6 weeks to dry, fire, glaze and fire again. We'll be in touch when they're ready to collect.

Get In Touch

Email us on info@fishpondspottery.co.uk with your group size, roughly when you're thinking, and what kind of session you'd like. We'll come back to you with what we can do.

Or give us a ring on 07874 225946.

What people say

  • "The entire team from Fishponds Pottery is amazing. Very friendly and also very professional. I had a brilliant time and I can't wait to return. I highly recommend it!"

    Adelina

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  • "The studio space is beautiful, with lots of natural light and plenty of ceramics on display for inspiration. We had a lovely time and it was the perfect birthday gift for our friend. Thanks, Finola!"

    Charlotte

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  • "Highly recommend doing this. It was so much and my friends and I really want to go back for another session. None of us have ever used a wheel before but by the end, we learned so much and felt so proud "

    JV

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