Book 5 or 10 pottery making workshops at discounted rates - free gift included on our ceramic pottery course if you block book.
Make & Decorate a Pinch Pot
What to Expect
This is ideal for beginners/intermediates who would like to come on their own or with family/friends to book out the studio for themselves to have a one-off experience of making and glazing a clay item.
Pinch pots can be made into a variety of items mugs, lided items, plant pots, dog bowls, decorative animals, decorative fruit, spheres, tea lights - the options are endless.
You will be taught:
how to create a basic pinch pot; how to make the pot taller/alter its shape; how to embellish and decorate the pot. You will have access to a curated Pinterest board before your session to help inspire you. This will be as an attachment to your invoice.
A wide range of glaze colours will be available for you to decorate your pot.
This private workshop will last 3 hours.
Can be booked for 1 - 10 people.
All materials and equipment provided, just turn up in clothes you don't mind getting a bit dirty (everything used in the studio washes out).
Tea and Coffee/Studio Loo/EV Charger.
Collection from Breakfortheborder Studio once fired.
To book, contact Jo directly: breakfortheborder100@gmail.com
If you would like to come along to make a pinch pot in one of our weekly slots, please visit the About Pottery Workshops section.
Who will enjoy this experience
Anyone who is creative, and has always wanted to learn how to work with clay. One for the bucket list! Jo has taught a range of students, all of whom are beginners, so she is used to starting right at the basics.
Jo's teaching style is relaxed, informative and hands-on.
This workshop is suited to someone who just wants to have a go or isn't sure if they will enjoy pottery and want to experience it. You will have plenty of contact with the clay as you form, shape and smooth out your pieces. It is a calm, mindful experience. You do not need to be artistic or creative to enjoy this experience as Jo will guide each person according to their ability/interests/skill level.
Where
Jo has a lovely, bright, spacious studio set in stunning surroundings near Pandy. Located at Allt Yr Ynys, and on the site of Allt Cottages, the studio is a welcoming space surrounded with gardens, and views of Hatterall Ridge - part of Offa's Dyke.
Tea and coffee facilities, studio loo, parking on site, EV charging.