Pottery Courses
For those who want more than a taster.
I offer 6-week private throwing courses for up to 2/3 people.
6 Week Course
Develop your throwing skills over six weekly sessions, with time to practise and personalised guidance in a small studio setting.
A chance to develop your throwing
These regular workshops are designed for people who want time to practise, refine technique and build confidence on the wheel.
Working over six weeks allows skills to develop gradually, with space to focus on your own goals and forms.
Key details
6 weekly sessions, 2 hours each
Private small group workshops
£50 per week, per person
Flexible scheduling
What you’ll learn
With a background in secondary science teaching, I focus on clear explanations, patience, and learning at your own pace.
What we’ll cover:
Centering and turning
Throwing taller forms
Refining shapes and consistency
Handles, slip decoration and glazing
Availability
Spaces are limited to keep workshops small and focused.
Regular workshops run in 6-week blocks.
2026 availability:
Jan – March: fully booked
April & May: fully booked
June & July: fully booked
Aug & Sept: fully booked
Oct & Nov: limited availability
Dec: limited availability
2027 availability:
Jan – March: spaces available
Continue as a studio member
This course is designed to help you build the skills and confidence to work more independently at the wheel.
Once you’ve completed the course, you’ll be invited to join the studio as a member.
Studio details
7.5, Waterside Mill, Macclesfield, SK11 7BY
Macclesfield town centre
5-minute walk from the train station
Free parking outside
If you have any access questions, please get in touch — I’ll always do my best to accommodate.
Pen-y-Bont Ceramics offers regular weekly pottery workshops at Waterside Mill, Macclesfield SK11 7HG. Sessions run for two hours per week in a small, private studio setting with personalised guidance from Emma. Ideal for anyone looking to build consistent wheel throwing skills over time without committing to a full membership. Easily reached from Manchester, Stockport, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Congleton and the Peak District. All sessions led by Emma, a Cambridge-trained former secondary school teacher with several years of teaching experience and 150+ five-star Google reviews.