Children's All Round Pottery Course - Hand Building and Throwing 7-12

Children’s All-Round Hand-Building & Throwing Course (12-Week Term)

Let your child’s creativity flourish this term with our 12-week pottery course designed especially for young makers! Through a balance of hand-building and wheel-throwing, children will explore a wide range of ceramic techniques, from pinching and coiling to using the pottery wheel – all in a fun and relaxed studio setting.

Each week introduces new skills and imaginative projects, encouraging confidence, patience, and creative expression. Whether it’s sculpting a creature, building a fairy house, or throwing their first pot on the wheel, children will be amazed at what they can create from clay.

Projects will include:

• Pinch pots, coil pots, and slab building
  
• Wheel throwing basics
  
• Texturing and surface decoration
  
• Fun seasonal themes
  
• Glazing and finishing techniques
  

All pieces will be bisque-fired and glazed in time for collection at the end of term.

Key Details

• Start date: Wednesday 3rd September
  
• Duration: 12 weeks (term time only)
  
• Session length: 1.5 hours per week (includes 15 minutes of clean-up)
  
• Ages: 7-12 years
  
• All tools and materials provided

Clay & Firing Costs

We use high-quality stoneware clays:

• Studio Stoneware Clay – £1 per 100g
  
• White Stoneware – £1.05 per 100g
  

This includes bisque and glaze firings, and access to studio glazes. We encourage sustainable practices and recycle where possible. If you’d like to bring your own clay or materials, please speak to a member of staff in advance.

Finished Work

Glazed items will be available to collect after the final session, once they’ve been glaze-fired.

Please note: we can only store finished pieces for up to three months after the course ends.

Cancellations

All bookings are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, please contact us at least 14 days before the start of the course to discuss rescheduling or alternative options.

Please Note

While we take great care during the firing process, ceramics can sometimes crack or break in the kiln. These occasional mishaps are part of the learning journey, and we always encourage children to enjoy the creative process above all.

Safeguarding Minors

At Lovebird Studios, the safety and wellbeing of all participants, especially minors, are of utmost importance. To ensure compliance with UK safeguarding laws and best practices:

• DBS-Checked Staff: Our instructors and staff are fully vetted and have completed enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks.
  
• Supervision: Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or designated adult at all times.
  
• Clear Safety Guidelines: Age-appropriate instructions and demonstrations are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for younger participants.
  
• First Aider: Our team includes certified first-aiders who are equipped to handle minor injuries or incidents.
  
• Parental Consent: For minors attending without their parent/guardian, a signed consent form is required before participation.