Make a Pot
Make a Pot
A relaxed clay session where you can create your own mug, bowl, trinket dish, vase or cute ceramic piece from real clay — no experience needed.
Spend a cosy couple of hours getting creative with clay in our studio. Using simple handbuilding techniques, we'll give you a quick demo of the basics — then the clay is all yours to pinch, shape, roll and build your own ceramic piece from scratch.
Whether you want to make a wobbly morning mug, trinket dish, candle holder or something completely your own, this session is designed to be relaxed, beginner-friendly and fun.
No pottery experience needed at all — just come ready to make something cute.
🙌 This is a self-led session
We'll kick things off with a short demonstration covering the basics — pinch pots, coiling, and how to join clay securely — and then the time is yours. An instructor will be on hand throughout if you get stuck or want a little guidance, but there's no step-by-step teaching. You're free to make at your own pace, in your own way.
What's Included
400g of clay included
A relaxed demonstration at the start of the session showing you how to create a basic pinch pot and securely attach clay pieces together
Plenty of creative freedom to make your own mug, bowl, bud vase, trinket dish or figurine
All tools, textures, stamps and materials provided
Lots of inspiration available in the studio — whether you're a "turn up and decide on the day" person or arriving with a full Pinterest board and plan, both are very welcome
At the end of the session we'll give your pottery a final "wiggle test" to check everything is securely attached and ready for firing
Your piece will be professionally fired in our kiln
Additional 400g of clay available on the day if you'd like to make more (+ £15)
Our studio is a shared creative space, so during your session there may also be guests pottery painting or painting pieces from previous visits
After Your Session
- Your pottery will dry and be kiln fired by us after your session
- Pieces are usually ready in approximately 2–3 weeks
- You can then return to paint and glaze your piece for £15
- Once glazed and fired again, your pottery will be food-safe and usable at home
- We'll email you when your pottery is ready to return and paint
Want to secure your return painting slot while you're booking? You've got two options:
Option 1 — Pay for your return painting session today (£15)
Select the Make a Pot + Return to Paint variant when booking and your £15 painting session is already covered. You'll just need to reserve your date below for £1 (non-refundable booking fee) — nothing more to pay on the day.
Option 2 — Reserve a date now, pay on the day
Just want to lock in a date for now? Book a pottery painting slot below for £1 (non-refundable booking fee) and pay the £15 session fee when you come back to paint.
Location & Price
Clayful Hands Studio, Offham Farm, Lewes
£28 per person
Bookings, Refunds & Attendance
Our sessions have limited spaces, so bookings are paid in full at the time of booking.
If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible. A 10% administration fee applies to any eligible refunds.
- More than 14 days before: Reschedule once or receive a refund (minus 10% fee)
- Within 14 days: Bookings are non-refundable, but can be rescheduled once
- Within 7 days: We're unable to reschedule, but if your space is filled we'll happily move your booking
You're very welcome to transfer your place to a friend if you can't attend.
If we need to cancel a session, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
Want another cosy clay day?
Explore our pottery painting sessions and creative weekend workshops — perfect for more relaxing, hands-on time in the studio.