Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery? Do you love the idea of creating something unique and beautiful out of clay? Then join Terra Studio for a fun and relaxing wheel throwing taster session.
This experience is ideal for anyone who is curious about pottery and wants to learn the basics of throwing on the wheel. You'll be guided by a friendly and experienced instructor, who will show you how to centre, shape, and form cylinders and bowls. You'll be amazed by what you can make in just two hours.
You'll also have the option to choose how you want your pots to be glazed. You can either let the experts do it for you, using a food-safe transparent glaze that gives a lovely cream colour, or you can come back and glaze them yourself, using their range of colourful and stunning glazes.
If you choose the latter, you'll need to book a self-directed glaze session on the website, at least four weeks after your initial course date. This will give your pots enough time to dry and be bisque fired before you glaze them. A team member will be there to help you with the glazing process and make sure you're happy with the results.
The taster session is suitable for anyone over the age of 18, regardless of your skill level or experience. All you need to bring is your enthusiasm and creativity. They'll provide everything else, including the clay, tools, aprons, and refreshments. Just make sure you wear warm and comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting a bit messy, and keep your nails short and tidy.
You can collect your pots after six weeks, when they're fully fired and glazed. You can pick them up every Wednesday from 4 to 8 pm. If you can't make it during that time, just drop them an email and they'll arrange another time for you.
They'll keep your pots for three months maximum, so don't forget to claim them. Alternatively, they can post them to you for a small fee, starting from £6.50. Just email terrastudiobristol@gmail.com with your address, a photo of your pot, and the date and name of the course you attended.
We have a 14-day cancellation policy, which means you can cancel or reschedule your booking up to 14 days before your course date. After that, we won't be able to offer any refunds or changes.
Age restrictions: 18+
Adult | £55 |
We had so much fun doing this two hour workshop! and you actually get something useful at the end...
A really great introduction experience thoroughly enjoyed by me and my partner. Super friendly ho...
Thoroughly enjoyed my 2 hrs at the beginners class. Amazed at what I what we did in a short time....
Lots of time to try out making things on the wheel! And taught by a lovely host.
We had so much fun doing this two hour workshop! and you actually get something useful at the end. My partner is going back to do the follow on glazing for us both but you can also leave it with them to clear glaze and fire for you!
a great morning spent having lots of fun!
A really great introduction experience thoroughly enjoyed by me and my partner. Super friendly host and helpful host.
Thoroughly enjoyed my 2 hrs at the beginners class. Amazed at what I what we did in a short time.
Great space and excellent host.
Lots of time to try out making things on the wheel! And taught by a lovely host.
Loved it and would do it again!
Very clear tuition and plenty of time to practice with a number of items. So enjoyable we've booked for the longer course.
Gaby is a great tutor, explains things well and helps you learn along the way. A fun and creative experience to learn this craft, would highly recommend - and bring a friend!
Relaxed atmosphere to give wheel throwing a go!
Really brilliant experience, though I have done slab building workshops, I had never done a wheel workshops! Gaby was a brilliant teacher. Highly recommend :)
Such a lovely session, excellent teacher can't wait to see my pots in 6 weeks!!
Amazing experience
Really nice
A great session for my partners birthday! We had a really fun time. Thank you
Such a fantastic experience, the host was really helpful and I've learned a lot. Would heartily recommend!
I would love to do another enjoyed so much
so fun and interesting!! left a core memory and new skill if we are ever faced with a wheel throwing task haha, meaningful for anniversary date or just learning something new with friends
A fun couple of hours trying something new. Can't wait to see my finished creations.
Thank you, had a great time.
My partner and I had a great time! There were 4 students to one instructor, who gave an easy-to-follow demo before handing over to us for 2 hours on the throwing wheel. We had great fun throwing as many items as possible in the time, recieving helpful tips and feedback as we went.
Highly reccomend! Can't wait to collect our fired creations.
Absolutely loved this experience. I have recommended it to lots of people already. Really good for complete beginners! I went alone and felt totally happy and welcome.
Really fun!
Had such a great time! Really clear demonstration, great host, lots of fun and I’m very proud of what I produced. Would definitely recommend.
Bought this experience for my boyfriend’s birthday and we both loved it! Gabby was fun and explained things well and we’ve got 2x pots each to show for it (hopefully if they survive the kiln)
Really good fun and learnt something new. Would do it again. Thanks Gaby!
Really enjoyed the session. Relaxed, and our tutor made it easy to get started and ask questions. Would love to do it every week.
The session was really fun and it was nice to try something new. Gaby was a super lovely host, very knowledgable and patient!
Fantastic little introduction into wheel throwing, highly recommend.
Gabby at The Pot Project was super lovely and we had a fab experience trying out wheel throwing!! Such a cool place/class, definitely recommend it :)
I had an amazing time trying out pottery for the first time last night after wanting to try for YEARS! The class was really fun, small group of 3 people maximum. After a short demonstration we all got to our wheel and started throwing!
I would DEFINITELY recommend. SO much fun ☺️
We had a fantastic time and learnt a huge amount. It was great fun and the we would love to do more another time.
First time trying pottery throwing and it was amazing! Gabby was an amazing host who helped show us how to create our own work, my girlfriend and I both thoroughly enjoyed and were very glad we did it!
I bought this experience for my partners birthday and we both really enjoyed it! It’s a lot harder than it looks but it’s a really good time and wonderful if you just want to get a good understanding of pot throwing. Would highly recommend.
Absolutely loved the experience! It was a surprise for my mums 60th should have seen her face when she thought we were doing yoga! Thoroughly enjoyed it even if I felt like I did a workout made two pots and got covered in clay !
This was a well prepared experience taught expertly and kindly. The materials were excellent and the atmosphere relaxed and fun. I enjoyed every minute and learned exactly what I needed to continue. Thank you
Really enjoyable and fun. The team was very accommodating and patient with us beginners.
I had the best time trying out wheel throwing yesterday!! Such a fun experience, and the studio is so so nice such a great location!! Will definetly be bringing my friends back!!
I had a great time with an excellent teacher. Thank you.
Really enjoyable first experience with pottery. Gaby was lovely and made it really fun. Would definitly recommend!
Parking was quite difficult to find so allow yourself extra time.
A fabulous day in a well equipped studio with plenty of natural light. Gaby our host, was very easy to get along with as well as knowledgeable and skilful. The 2 hr taster session just flew by.
We had a great afternoon and can’t wait to see our pieces in a couple of weeks once they’ve ve been fired.
I will definitely be recommending it to friends.
Great fun and learnt a lot will definitely sign up for more!
We had such great fun at The Pot Project! Already want to go back. Can’t recommend enough :)
Perfect set up. Great personal tuition. Good fun. Session just right for beginner!!
Please bring old clothes, you don’t mind getting dirty and trimmed nails - Your host can be tricky finding as they are tucked away, Terra Studio is on the left-hand side of the driveway next to My Awareness Yoga Studio. The easiest way to find them is using Google Maps (the building with red graffiti mural means you've found them). Allow extra time before the class to find off street parking.
Terra Studio provides space for local ceramic artists, kiln firings and workshops. We provide fun, relaxing yet educational workshops for beginners and intermediates in Montpelier, Bristol.
Gabrielle Connell is the maker behind Goob Design. After first finding her love of clay working at North Street Potters in London, Gabrielle went on to graduate from the University of Falmouth where she studied Contemporary Crafts. Gaby works predominately with stoneware creating functional tableware. As well as making her own creations and teaching at Terra Studio and is passionate about creating sustainable pottery.
Ask your question directly to Terra Studio .