In-person course
in Kings Cliffe, Peterborough Maker & location details

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Parent and child friendly pottery courses

Made it....

Dad instructs

Great smiles all round

Enjoying some rare sunshine (June 2023)

Neat work

spring flowers

On the march

The Radcliffes enjoying hand building

One with the force

Family potting

Happy chappy

Come on Dad

Dad looks on

Arts Award student

A potty family

Ben's Birthday Treat

Elliott and his Mum

Elliott's Halloween Spider

Is it a Bird? Or a Plane? Elanor's success Oct 2019

Girls try their hand throwing at Cambridge Folk festival with Potterydayz this year

Proud mum looking pleased

First time success

Peterborough family potters

Emma enjoying Making July 2020

Luke gets a helping hand from Mum July 2020

Mum makes a frog July 2020

Nice Frog Luke. July 2020

In the mud July 2020

Its a cracker July 2020

Tip top Emma

Mum helps out

Going solo

Tea pots next

Not a problem

In the blue corner, all the way from London.....

Encouragement from Mum

Enjoying a lovely day at Potterydayz

A family pots

Family time

Bringing the pots to life.

Assembling the creature June 2021

Adding the features June2021

This is how you do it!!!

First pot finished

Slight of hand.

Its not a competition (but I'm winning)

A delicate matter

Just follow me...

How is it looking so far?

One handed

A great first pot

Mums on it

Dad's getting into it

Making around the table

Looking confident

Nearly centered

Happy birthday. April 2025

Family frog. April 2025

How does it look?

Family affair 04/25

In the making, 04/2025

Generations creating, 04/2025

The longer view, 04/2025

Description

Ditch the devices! If your children spend too much time on their electronic gadgets and you would love to have more quality time with them, look no further. This course is designed so that you and your children share a unique experience, learning how to model some fantastic outcomes and having a go on the potters wheel. We can accommodate families of 2-7 intergenerational members. Enjoy the opportunity for you and your family to laugh, communicate and enjoy a journey of discovery together, without the stresses and strains of everyday life. Book in advance for a perfect treat and really ignite the imagination! The course fee stated is for a child 6 -16 years and a parent or other senior family member. A booking unit is described as one adult and one child for £95. Please contact me to enquire about other combinations.

What's included in the price?

Included are the use of tools, use of the potter's wheel, clay, tuition, biscuit firing and the option to come back and glaze and decorate your work. I keep the classes small as I like to maximize the amount of personal tuition you receive. This course is highly interactive, fun and you will learn lots!

Duration

3 hours

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Richard Gibson at Potterydayz

with Craft Courses since 2017

Message the tutor

Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Children
Learning difficulties (SEN)
Christmas
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Intermediate level
Easter
Suitable for beginners
Father's Day
Daytime (weekdays)
School holiday workshops & activities
Mother's Day
Weekends
UK Holiday
Suitable for all abilities

What does this mean?

Message the tutor

Venue

6 Station Road, , Kings Cliffe, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 6XP

Booking options

Afternoon

14:00 - 17:00

£95.00 See dates

Morning

09:30 - 12:30

£95.00 See dates

Reviews

All maker's reviews

11 Nov 24'

Elaine reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

"An excellent session. Richard was patient and knowledgeable. I want to do it again!!"

Potterydayz responded:

"That's brilliant Elaine, you will be most welcome. Thank you for your review. Look forward to seeing you soon."

30 Sep 24'

Annabel Brennan reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"Great tuition in a very relaxed environment - I’ll be returning for a drop in session soon! I thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend the day course with Richard. Thanks again. "

Potterydayz responded:

"Nice to have you along for the Day course and I pleased you enjoyed the day. I look forward to seeing you for a Drop in and Pot session soon. "

9 Jun 24'

Trina reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

"Thoroughly enjoyed Richard’s informal but detailed instructions. It was lovely to chat and get the feel for the clay. Will definitely be back for a few more pots and some glazing."

Potterydayz responded:

"Thank you for the review Tina. Glad you found the instructions valuable. I hope to see you again soon."

3 Mar 24'

Derryn reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

"Richard was so welcoming and friendly. He is a brilliant teacher, explaining clearly and with demonstrations how to throw the pots and being there throughout the 3 hours to guide us all and come to our aid when we got stuck. Highly recommended!"

Potterydayz responded:

"Many thanks for your fine review Derryn, I look forward to seeing you again for glazing and the Raku course in the near future."

16 Feb 24'

Noelle reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

"Richard has a real knack for describing the process in stages that are easy to understand and follow. Very patient teacher which made the session really enjoyable. Many thanks "

Potterydayz responded:

"So glad you found the processes easy to follow Noelle, well done on your achievements. Hope to see you again soon."

16 Feb 24'

Colin Jaycocks reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

"Had a great morning, learning the basics of using a wheel to throw a pot. Good atmosphere in the workshop area, a simple but effective set-up. Clear instruction given and great patience shown by Richard with the number of attempts needed to arrive at a recognisable outcome, mainly pots but a few dishes thrown in. Positive feedback after each attempt. All 5 students arrived at one or two successful results by the end. Now, need to go back to glaze the pots at a later, to be arranged date."

Potterydayz responded:

"It was nice to see you at Potterydayz Colin. Thank you for your thorough review. Look forward to seeing you again in the near future. "

1 Feb 24'

Julie reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

"Great course by Richard at Potterydayz, really enjoyed learning the basics, we'll be back to learn more."

Potterydayz responded:

"That's great Julie, I look forward to your next visit. Many thanks for the review."

14 Jul 23'

Brooke reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

"We had a great afternoon learning how to throw on the pottery wheel. It was our first time and had no previous experience. Richard's class was pitched just right and was good fun. After teaching us the basics and producing a couple of pots we got the chance to do a few more to test what we'd learned. It made a great birthday present and would highly recommend."

Potterydayz responded:

"It was a pleasure to see you here at Potterydayz for some throwing. Thank you for your review and recommendation. I hope to see you again soon."

17 Jun 23'

Annie Gill reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

"This was bought as a birthday gift for a friend. 3 of us went and had an amazing time. Superb instruction, very polite and courteous. We had time to make 2-3 pots each. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try their hand at pottery. A fabulous, fun experience. "

Potterydayz responded:

"Thank you for the review and recommendation. Really happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you all again soon."

15 Jun 23'

Liz Sharman reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

"Great day, felt I had accomplished something by the end, hopefully they survived the firing !"

Potterydayz responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the day Liz, pottery making can be very satisfying. Thank you for the review, see you again soon ."

12 Jun 23'

Amanda reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

"We all had fun making our pinch pot frogs and mini pots on the wheel. Twins aged 11, were over the moon to have their turn on the wheel. We cannot wait to see how the colours come out of the kiln, now that we have decorated them."

Potterydayz responded:

"Delighted you all had fun making your frogs and pots here at Potterydayz. Your pieces will soon be ready for collection."

12 Jun 23'

Ian & angela reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

"Great morning out trying to make decent pots ha ha! Richard was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was our first visit and was a very enjoyable birthday gift. Looking forward to painting them."

Potterydayz responded:

"Glad you enjoyed your birthday gift making pots here. Look forward to seeing you back for decorating your pieces."

9 Jun 23'

Karen Kelley reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

"I booked the half day experience for myself, my partner and my two sisters. It was a great morning and we really enjoyed ourselves. Now looking forward to decorating our pottery makes 😊"

Potterydayz responded:

"Delighted you all had a good morning throwing pots. Thank you for putting up the review. Please drop me an email so that we can arrange a date for the glazing visit. "

9 Jun 23'

Derek Magee reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

"A great experience. I would definitely recommend this. Been twice now. Great for a present. "

Potterydayz responded:

"A pleasure to see you here again for some throwing. Well done on your achievements. Thank you for your interest and review."

13 Apr 23'

Karen Evans reviewed: Parent and child friendly pottery courses

"My grandson and i thoroughly enjoyed our pottery experience yesterday. Richard was a really nice guy, very clever patient and informative. Would certainly recommend the class to anyone, even beginners like us! "

Potterydayz responded:

"It was great to see you both at Potterydayz and I am delighted you enjoyed your time here. Thank you for taking the time to put up a review. Hope to see you again soon."

29 Mar 23'

Marc reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

"What a great experience trying our hand at pottery. Richard is very knowledgeable and has many years of experience. Would highly recommend if you fancy seeing if you can throw a pot. Can’t wait to go pick up my pots that I made. "

Potterydayz responded:

"Many thanks for your review Marc. It was a pleasure to see you at Potterydayz and I look forward to your return to glaze your pots."

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Reviews

Elaine reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

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Annabel Brennan reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

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Trina reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

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Derryn reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

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Noelle reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

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Colin Jaycocks reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

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Julie reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

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Brooke reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

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Annie Gill reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

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Liz Sharman reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

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Amanda reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

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Ian & angela reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

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Karen Kelley reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

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Derek Magee reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

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