Workshops 2025

Welcome to workshops and courses for 2025.You do not need a wheel to create beautiful pottery (Please note I do not run throwing sessions). Much satisfaction can be gained by creating your own hand built and decorated ware. Sessions are informative, creative and hopefully fun. We work in small groups of no more than 4 people, giving individuals plenty of space and attention. Prices include materials and firings, however if it is a large piece of work which takes up a considerable amount of kiln space, there will be an extra, negotiable, charge for firing.

Hand Build with Surface Decoration for Beginners

Monthly Saturday Sessions. Three hour sessions from 10 – 1 on 29th March, 26th April, 31st May. These sessions may be used as one off Taster Session or you may wish to book a place on all three sessions, priority will be given to those booking three sessions. You will learn the basic construction techniques of hand building and surface decoration, using a white stoneware clay.

Price per session £38

Hand Build with Surface Decoration Intermediate

Thursday Open Workshop Day 10 – 4pm. This is an untutored session although I will be at hand to assist if necessary.

Morning session 10 – 12.30. One places available. Afternoon session 1.30 – 4.00. Three places available.

It is project based and aimed at students with some experience. If you have some experience but have not attended any of my sessions before you will be expected to complete a Taster Session to familiarise your self with the workshop and materials. It is not aimed at those just requiring firing facility. Space is limited to 4 or 5 people, so you will need to book sessions @£12 per hour with a minimum of two hours or you may wish to stay for the whole day. Please contact me for further information.

Hand Building with Surface Decoration Taster Sessions

For those who do not wish to commit to a course, a taster sessions of 2 or 3 hours can be arranged with Mary.

The price may vary depending on how many students are in the group.

As a guide, a 2-hour session costs around £35 per person.

Please contact Mary for further information on the workshops and to book a session.

Images of work by students and students working 2023- 2024

“You have made it all so lovely and very approachable for people to partake.”

HOLLY
MAY 2021

“I have been attending regular workshops and learnt so many skills. Being part of a small group means you get a lot of individual support and encouragement from Mary to be as creative as you wish and it allows a relaxed environment for everyone . The whole atmosphere is welcoming, therapeutic and I thoroughly enjoy the sessions.”

SUE
2023

“Just to say a great big thank you for such a lovely day today. I know it was a bit longer than we thought but every minute was worth it! I learned so much.”

NATASHA

2022

“Thank you so much for the pottery workshop. I thoroughly enjoyed it. For me, one of the best aspects was the sheer variety of what we did on the day. Loved the making as well as the decorating. I truly appreciate all of your time and your patience, particularly at the end.”

LUCY
2020

“Thank you so much for the pottery workshop. I thoroughly enjoyed it. For me, one of the best aspects was the sheer variety of what we did on the day. Loved the making as well as the decorating. I truly appreciate all of your time and your patience, particularly at the end.”

JEAN AND LIZZIE
2023

“Mary’s pottery workshops are excellent! Initial sessions give a sound grounding in hand building techniques and from this, we have the opportunity to develop our own creativity and ideas through individual projects. The studio space is wonderful to work in. Everyone is made to feel comfortable in working at their own level and pace. Mary helps each student in turn to frame ideas and is on hand to offer timely advice and support. In addition, we are surrounded by examples of Mary’s work which could not fail to inspire us!”

GILLIAN
2023

“Thank you Mary for your wonderful pottery sessions, your help and inspiration over the years that I have been coming to you. My happy place.”

JULIE
2023

I absolutely love my sessions with Mary! She offers the perfect balance of teaching core techniques whilst also encouraging you to get on with your own projects & explore new ideas – but always with helpful guidance and encouragement.

SU-LIN
2024