Clay sessions & classes

List of our upcoming clay workshops for adults - all bookings require payment
 in advance.

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Clay dates are usually released in the first week of each month.

***NEW***


INTRODUCTION TO THROWING WEEKEND LONG COURSE


Saturday & Sunday | August 9th & 10th
Make a bowl, mug and plate to take home.
11am-3pm each day. 

£220 per person


You must be available to attend on both consecutive days to book in.

Join resident potter Caitlin Bowbeer for a weekend-long course introducing you to the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel. Caitlin will take you through various techniques to teach you how to centre the clay, make, shape and trim your pots, attaching handles to pieces. 

The final three chosen items will be fired and glazed using a choice of coloured or plain glazes provided. Alternatively, you can come back for a second session to paint your thrown pots. 

Includes all materials and firings for your final 3 pieces.
Additional pieces can be glazed and fired for an additional fee dependant on size.
Each attendee will use their own dedicated wheel with lots of practice time.


There are 3 spaces per weekend course available.
No previous experience needed.
All items will be ready to collect 8 weeks later.

Call on 0131 229 1399 to book in.


Full Payment required at time of booking.

Taster Throwing

Clay Workshops


Please Read our T's & C's and class information before booking at the bottom of the page here.

PLEASE NOTE THAT POTTERY IS KEPT FOR ONLY 2 MONTHS AFTER IT'S READY FOR COLLECTION.


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x6 spaces per class



July 2025 Throwing Dates





Thursday 31st July 3-5pm 4 x spaces

Thursday 31st July 6-8pm FULL


August 2025 Throwing Dates

Friday 1st August 1-3pm 4 x spaces

Friday 1st August 4-6pm 2 x spaces

Thursday 7th August 3-5pm 2 x spaces

Thursday 7th August 6-8pm 4 x spaces

Friday 8th August 1-3pm 6 x spaces

Friday 8th August 4-6pm 6 x spaces

Thursday 14th august 3-5pm 4 x spaces

Thursday 14th August 6-8pm 4 x spaces

Friday 15th August 1-3pm 6 x spaces

Friday 15th August 4-6pm FULL

Thursday 21st August 3-5pm 4 x spaces

Thursday 21st August 6-8pm 4 x spaces

Friday 22nd August 1-3pm 6 x spaces

Friday 22nd August 4-6pm 6 x spaces

Thursday 28th August 3-5pm 4 x spaces

Thursday 28th August 6-8pm 4 x spaces

Friday 29th August 1-3pm 6 x spaces

Friday 29th August 4-6pm 6 x spaces




For those who fell in love with the ' The Great Pottery Throw Down', now is your chance to have a go!
Don't worry if you've never worked with clay before, this is a
beginner's class, lead by our in-house potter, Caitlin.


The class will last roughly 1.5-2 hours and there will be a maximum of 6 people per booking, plus the throwing instructor. You will make 2 small pots each, and then choose your favourite one which will be glazed and fired in the kiln.



Pricing

£45 per individual

£70 for 2 people


PLEASE NOTE: FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED UPON BOOKING OVER THE PHONE


Includes all materials and firing for 1 small pot each plus clear glazing. If you would like to keep more than one, there will be an additional £5 charge for each extra pot.



Throwing class eligibility


-Participants aged 16+ are welcome, those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

-for ages 12-16 please contact to ask for details about a family session.

-Unfortunately we cannot allow under 12's on the pottery wheels.



Access:  Please note that the throwing room located is down a set of stairs. If someone in your group has mobility issues, please let us know at the point of booking so we can accommodate.


- We have 3 wheels at present, therefore a maximum of 6 people per workshop.

- After the workshop you will leave creations with us for roughly 2 months to dry and have the first (bisque) firing in the kiln, then ready to be clear glazed or decorated.


If you would like to come back to paint your pots, just pay £10 for a second painting session, available 7 days a week..


For further details and bookings

call 0131 229 1399

 2025 hand building clay classes


Whitebox cocktails and pinch pot workshop



Friday 25th July

at Doodles with Whitebox

6.30pm till 8.30pm

£30pp

*FULLY BOOKED*


Matcha tasting and pinch pot workshop



Thursday 14th & 28th August

at Bird&Blend co. Rose St

6.30pm till 8.30pm

£30pp

*full 14th*

*full 28th*




Get stuck in with these "no experience needed" hand building workshops. Our tutor Holly will give  a demo of what you will be making and be there throughout the 2 hour session as a helping hand.



Class Info
-You will have 2 hours to get creative with clay, 1 hour making your clay piece and then the next painting/decorating.



 -After the workshop you will leave the creations with us for roughly 1 month to dry,  fire and glaze fire.




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0131 229 1399
to celebrate your event at our ceramic workshop.

Opening Hours

Monday - 10-6pm
Tuesday - 10.30-9pm
Wednesday - 10.30-9pm
Thursday- 10.30-9pm
Friday - 10-6pm
Saturday -10-6 pm
Sunday -11-6pm