Taster Workshops

Jump on the wheel and throw!

I will teach you about the pottery process, guide you through the different hand movements, and help you throw your own pots. 

Pottery Class in Macclesfield - two people learning on the wheel

Group size - 1-2

2 hours, £70 each

Tuesday + Wednesday evenings + some weekends.

Suitable for absolute beginners and intermediates. 

Best 2 pots will be fired and glazed in a colour of your choice. 

Pots will be out of the kiln and ready to collect a few weeks after your workshop. 

Dates and times

Tuesday and Wednesday evenings (6.30-8.30pm)

Some weekends (2 hour slots from 9am-6pm)

I am super flexible so just get in touch if you would prefer a different date/time (including during the day)!

Two people learning pottery on the wheel

How to book

Just pop me an email to book onto your preferred date, or to arrange something that works for you. Your workshop will be confirmed once payment has been received.

pen.y.bontceramics@gmail.com

Clay centred on the wheel in pottery class

Google Reviews

  • My mum and I had amazing experience at a throwing workshop with Emma, we are hooked. Emma’s passion for pottery really shone through throughout the workshop and we learnt so much. Emma was a wonderful teacher, patient, kind, supportive and explained every step in a way we could both understand. We would definitely recommend Pen-y-bont ceramics, what a wonderful thing you have created in Macclesfield!

    Betti

  • A truly fantastic experience learning the skill and art of pottery! Emma is a wonderful teacher, super patient, encouraging and quick to aid with technique or slight issues during the shaping process. I would highly recommend Pen-y-bont Ceramics and Emma.

    Benjy

  • I love trying new activities and came across Emma’s studio as I searched for local pottery classes. Communication was great and she was really flexible when it came to booking my 2hr workshop. I found parking close to the studio and she came to meet me at the door. I found her to be warm and approachable, any nervousness I felt drifted away as we chatted. Emma explained everything in an informative, yet very friendly way, and the two hours…

    Zoe

  • I did a taster workshop with Emma, and it was amazing!! I've always wanted to try pottery and it was such a great experience. Emma is an excellent teacher, she explains so clearly and patiently. I was able to make my own pots but with support and guidance. I would highly recommend Pen-y-bont, I absolutely loved my morning throwing!

    Keeley

  • A birthday treat from a very good friend, Angela and I had a great afternoon with Emma.I haven't done any pottery since university days. I was very nervous about the pottery wheel again but with Emmas help and guidance I actually managed to produce some lovely pots. Emma has a great studio, well worth a session. I would certainly return again

    Diane

  • Emma is amazing! My daughter and I went for a taster session on the wheel for my daughters 16th birthday. Emma has an amazing way to guide and teach that had us both hooked, and producing good enough pots by the end of our 2 hour session

    James

  • Amazing pottery taster workshop. Emma was really patient with us and super easy to talk to. She really knows her stuff when it comes to pottery. The experience was really enjoyable and I would recommend to anyone!

    Matthew

Gift Cards

The taster throwing workshop is a popular gift! I can send them a personalised gift card, and arrange the time and date of the workshop directly with the recipient.

Gift card for Pottery class in Macclesfield

Where to go

 

Unit 10b, Waterside Mill, Macclesfield, SK11 7BY 

Street parking available

Approximately 5 minute walk from Macclesfield train station 


My studio is based on the first floor, so unfortunately is not wheelchair accessible. If you would like to learn to throw, get in contact and I can recommend another pottery studio.