Workshops
All workshops take place in my studio, which is part of a converted stable block at Wolvey Hall.
Workshops currently available: Kintsugi repair, make a Kurinuki Yunomi cup and Dorei Bell making, details of which are all below.
If you are interested in drop in sessions, I run these on a Tuesday and Thursday and can accommodate up to 6 people.
​Studio time is £15 per hour and clay, glazing and firing costs with be based on the size and weight of you pieces.
Email me at to book your place.​
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​Workshop bookings are available on various different sites and vouchers are available in the shop.
Follow the links below or use the contact links to email me directly for private tuition, individual or group classes and availability for voucher workshop holders.
Hope to see you at a workshop soon....
Kintsugi Workshop for Beginners: £58
​An introduction to the traditional Japanese craft of Kintsugi, the art of golden repair.
In this workshop you will be guided through the whole process from the initial breakage to gold application using a combination of traditional and contemporary techniques resulting in a unique piece of Japanese pottery to take home. A range of ceramics will be available to choose from or you are welcome to bring your own piece with you, whether it be a treasured item that is already broken and in need of repair or a piece you would like to break and transform.
All materials are provided with an option to upgrade on the day to sterling silver or pure gold powder for an additional cost and would make your repairs food safe.
There will be time within the class to talk about the history of Kintsugi, shown traditional, specialist methods of reparation that are rarely used in modern Kintsugi and during an interim break there will be refreshments and home made cake.
Kintsugi is a beautiful craft and you will leave feeling it's meditative, therapeutic effects and with lots of new knowledge that may inspire a new hobby...and of course your own piece of Kintsugi pottery. Free parking available on site.
If using the gold bronze powder, the piece you produce is purely for decoration and display as it is not food safe due to the nature of the metallic powder used.
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DATES:​ 2026
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Saturday 24th January 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 22nd February 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 21st March 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 26th April 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 23rd May 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 21st June 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 25th July 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 23rd August 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 19th September 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 25th October 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 21st November 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 13th December 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 20th December 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 25th January 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 21st February 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 22nd March 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 25th April 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 24th May 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 20th June 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 26th July 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 22 August 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 20th September 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 24th October 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 22nd November 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 12th December 1pm - 4pm
Kurinuki Yunomi Cup Workshop: £60
​A fun and expressive workshop that will guide you through all the steps needed to produce your own Japanese tea drinking cup, or any other drink you prefer!
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You will work from a single block of clay, carving and marking the exterior using a variety of tools, followed by hollowing out the exterior and finally creating a foot ring.
We will then look at different glaze ideas for you to choose from and following the class I will fire and glaze your piece and post the finished cup out to you, approx 3 weeks later. If you are local, you are welcome to collect.
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Price includes all materials, firing, glazing and postage.
Tea and Cake.
Parking available on site.
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Saturday 10th January 12 - 2.30pm
Sunday 15th March 12 - 2.30pm
Saturday 9th May 12 - 2.30pm
Sunday 1st February 12 - 2.30pm
Saturday 11th April 12 - 2.30pm
Saturday 6th June 12 - 2.30pm
Clay Dorei Bell Workshop: £45
In this two hour workshop you will make your own ringing, tinkling, jingling Japanese Dorei bells. From a choice of clays, you will learn all the skills to sculpt up to four traditionally shaped bells and then go on to decorate them in a design of your choice using under glazes.
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Following the class I will fire and clear glaze the bell and post it out to you.
Price includes all materials, firing, glazing and postage of your bell.
Tea and Cake.
Parking available on site.
Dates:
Sunday 2nd November 12-2pm
Sunday 7th December 12-2pm