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The Clay Studio | Ceramics, Classes, Workshops and Events

What they offer: Ceramics & Pottery

The Clay Studio is a spacious, bright ceramics studio on the Kent/Sussex border at Barnsgate Manor Vineyard, set on the edge of Ashdown Forest with far-reaching views towards the South Downs. Surrounded by fields and wild meadows, it offers a calm and inspiring place to work with clay. The studio is fully equipped, with large airy teaching spaces, numerous throwing wheels and beautiful outdoor spaces to work or relax in. Its welcoming atmosphere suits both those looking to step away from busy routines and anyone wanting to deepen their creative practice.

The Clay Studio offers weekly classes led by two experienced tutors, with plenty of individual guidance across hand-building and wheel throwing. Weekend workshops and courses provide focused introductions to new techniques and taster sessions, and the studio warmly welcomes complete beginners as well as experienced potters. One-to-one tuition is also available for those wanting to build skills and confidence more personally, and private customised experiences can be arranged for hen parties, birthdays, Christmas gatherings or corporate team-building days. It is an inviting place to learn, make and connect, and anyone interested in clay is encouraged to get involved.

Workshops and tuition: Ceramics & Pottery

Upcoming workshops

Throwing for Improvers: Three session course
Ceramics & Pottery

Throwing for Improvers: Three session course

Sunday, 8 November 2026

Setting up a Home Studio Workshop
Ceramics & Pottery

Setting up a Home Studio Workshop

Saturday, 14 November 2026

Throwing for Improvers Day
Ceramics & Pottery

Throwing for Improvers Day

Saturday, 28 November 2026

Drum Lampshade Workshop
Ceramics & Pottery

Drum Lampshade Workshop

Sunday, 29 November 2026

Understanding Glaze Workshop
Ceramics & Pottery

Understanding Glaze Workshop

Sunday, 6 December 2026

Drum Lampshade Workshop
Ceramics & Pottery

Drum Lampshade Workshop

Friday, 11 December 2026

Botanical Plaster Casting
Ceramics & Pottery

Botanical Plaster Casting

Saturday, 12 December 2026

Botanical Plaster Casting
Ceramics & Pottery

Botanical Plaster Casting

Saturday, 12 December 2026

Throwing for Beginners
Ceramics & Pottery

Throwing for Beginners

Sunday, 10 January 2027

Throwing for Improvers
Ceramics & Pottery

Throwing for Improvers

Friday, 15 January 2027

Animal Sculpture Two Day Workshop
Ceramics & Pottery

Animal Sculpture Two Day Workshop

Saturday, 23 January 2027

Throwing Workshop
Ceramics & Pottery

Throwing Workshop

Saturday, 30 January 2027

Throwing Workshop
Ceramics & Pottery

Throwing Workshop

Saturday, 30 January 2027

Print and Pattern Techniques
Ceramics & Pottery

Print and Pattern Techniques

Sunday, 28 February 2027

Throwing Workshop
Ceramics & Pottery

Throwing Workshop

Saturday, 6 March 2027

Throwing Workshop
Ceramics & Pottery

Throwing Workshop

Saturday, 6 March 2027

Raku Experience (Half day)
Ceramics & Pottery

Raku Experience (Half day)

Saturday, 20 March 2027