Pottery classes:

Corporate Pottery Classes & Hen Parties

Team building pottery experiences Bristol

Our pottery classes are incredibly popular with businesses in Bristol looking for a unique twist on the classic work social or team building day. Non-competitive, relaxed, and fun, pottery throwing in our stunning studio just outside Bristol is the perfect way to bond.

Able to cater for up to 18, we’ll help every employee flex their creative muscles and craft something beautiful on the wheel. At the end of the session, everyone will be able to choose something they’ve made to have glazed and fired. Come together over the wheel for a team building session they’ll never forget!

What does a corporate pottery taster session include?

During our corporate sessions, there will be 12 wheels available to use and a dedicated hand building station, so everyone can have a go at both methods!

A half-day session will include:

  • An hour and a half throwing on the wheel where each individual can make their own jug, mug or vase with full guidance throughout.
  • An hour and a half session of hand building a bowl, then painting and decorating the finished product.
  • The glazing and firing of 2 items for each member of the party.
  • All clay, paint, glaze, and firings.

Please wear appropriate clothing as you will get clay on yourself.

Each person has their own dedicated potters wheel.

There will be a maximum of 10 people attending this class.

All classes will take place in the pottery at Stupots Studio.

Pottery Hen Parties

Book a half day pottery workshop with Stupots for an extra special hen party! We can cater for up to 18 guests, with 12 wheels available for use during the session, and the option to try out hand building and decorating.

For a truly memorable pre-wedding event, a pottery class makes a unique, creative, and relaxing choice. And, every member of the party will be able to choose 2 items to have glazed and fired – a beautiful memento of a wonderful event!

Pottery Birthday Parties

Why not get creative and arrange a birthday party your guests will never forget? Whether booking for yourself or as a surprise treat for a loved one, a birthday party at Stupots is utterly unique!

We offer adult birthday party bookings for up to 18 guests, with 12 wheels available, a dedicated hand building area, and plenty of professional guidance, clay, paint, and fun.

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  • As my friend and I left our pottery wheel taster session we both looked at each other and exclaimed ‘I LOVED that’!! Not knowing what to expect I assumed I’d be terrible and be lucky to end up with a wonky little pot or something but with Stu’s expert and friendly guidance we all made several things and I loved them all! The studio was beautiful with lots of inspiration displayed all around us. Our group were very soon chatting and laughing together and everyone had such a good time. I’m sure there was a great deal of behind the scenes preparation which meant there was a plentiful supply of clay ready to go and as soon as we’d finished one piece we were on to another one and I was amazed at how many we made in a couple of fun packed hours. Would love to return and I’ve been recommending Stu Pots Pottery Studio to everyone! Can’t wait to see the fired results! Thank you so much for a fabulous experience!

    Helen Phillips
  • AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Bought a gift voucher for my friend and so glad I got me one too. Such a fun morning. Stu and his entire family were super welcoming, including Ted and Burt 😍 anybody who has anxiety, do not stress! Stu is so friendly and genuinely lovely, you'll feel at ease immediately. Lots of humour, fun learning and just all round great. The cost too is incredible considering the time your getting, the pots you make and the effort that goes into them after you've left! Thank you Stu for a wonderful experience. We will be back 🙌 P.s. anyone looking to buy someone a unique gift-get a gift voucher for the two hour taster session!

    Caz Thompson
  • I attended my first pottery class today wow 🤩 what an amazing afternoon. Great fun highly recommended. Stu is absolutely brilliant teacher so helpful and supportive. As a newbie with Stu help managed to create and complete three unique pieces of pottery which I’m thrilled with. If you’ve always wanted to have a go Stu Pots is the ideal class to attend. He is a credit to the Pottery world.Thank you, Stu, for making my experience so memorable.

    Lorraine Dolton
  • I cannot wait to go back again and would thoroughly recommend anyone wanting to try something fun and different to go.... guarantee you will have a brilliant time 💯👍 informative introduction talk. I even managed to make a bowl, although slightly wobbly. Stu has a wonderful studio in lovely surroundings which was very comfortable, as a group of eight we had plenty of room. I would highly recommend the two-hour taster session, A+.

    Tracy Eliot

2-hour pottery taster session for beginners

For those at the start of their journey with clay, Stupots is the studio for you. Our introductory taster sessions are designed to help everyone get to grips with the basics of pot throwing in no time at all in a light, airy, relaxed environment.

Over the course of the session, you’ll learn different methods for working and tooling clay, and try your hand at making pots, bowls, and even mugs! At the end of the session, you’ll be able to choose a clay creation to have glazed and fired!

Advanced Pottery Classes Bristol

Already completed a taster session? Continue your journey of discovery into this age-old art and book an advanced course! Ideal for those looking to deepen their knowledge of the potter’s wheel, our advanced sessions will help you refine your skills and improve your consistency over a period of 12 weeks.

With plenty of one-to-one guidance, beautiful surroundings, and relaxed studio environment, this is the perfect way to gain greater proficiency on the wheel. You’ll even have the option at the end of our 12-week course to extend your time with us.

Have a question?

Can I wear jewellery while throwing? What do the classes include? And how many people can attend?

For answers to some of our most commonly asked questions, feel free to check out our FAQs page.