Pottery classes in the heart of Birmingham
Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of clay while learning new skills, mindfully and at your own pace.
Pottery Taster Class
- Suitable for beginners
- All tools and materials will be provided
- The glazing and firing of your best piece is included
- 2 hour workshop
- £60 per person
- up to 6 people (get in touch for larger groups)
This workshop will guide you through the fundamental steps of throwing a pot on the wheel. In the first part, we will cover some essential theory and you will learn to prepare your clay. Following a detailed demonstration, you will then have the chance to create your own pieces.
Throwing is a messy business, we advise trimming long nails and tying back long hair as they can get in the way of your creative expression. At the end of the session you will be asked to pick your favourite piece to be glazed/fired for you, which normally takes around 8 weeks. The firing of additional pots is charged at £10 per piece.
Refunds & Cancellations
Please appreciate that Pavlov Ceramics is a small independent studio and any timetable changes directly affect our ability to keep it running. Refunds and exchanges can be offered up to 2 weeks prior to the date of a taster.
Larger group? Request a private event:
Two Day Intensive Pottery Class in July
taught by Abi Wright
2 days | 25th July-26th July
11am-5pm | £180
- a comprehensive class covering all steps of the process – clay preparation, hand building, throwing on the wheel and slip decoration.
- suitable for beginners and people looking to improve their skills
- a small group of 8 students
- all tools and materials are included
Two Day Intensive Pottery Class in August
taught by Abi Wright
2 days | 8th Aug -9th Aug
11am-5pm | £180
- a comprehensive class covering all steps of the process – clay preparation, hand building, throwing on the wheel and slip decoration.
- suitable for beginners and people looking to improve their skills
- a small group of 8 students
- all tools and materials are included
Comprehensive Monday Evening Pottery Class
taught by Abi Wright
12 weeks | 17th April – 3rd July
6pm-8:30pm | £360
- a comprehensive class covering all steps of the process – clay preparation, hand building, throwing on the wheel and glazing.
- suitable for beginners and people looking to improve their skills
- a small group of 8 students
- all tools and materials are included
Comprehensive Saturday Morning Pottery Class
taught by Libby Gillies
12 weeks | 22nd April – 8th July
11am-1:30pm | £360
- a comprehensive class covering all steps of the process – clay preparation, hand building, throwing on the wheel and glazing.
- suitable for beginners and people looking to improve their skills
- a small group of 8 students
- all tools and materials are included
The Pottery Studio
Months of hard work have brought this historic workshop unit back to life, creating a new home for ceramics in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. The studio is fully equipped to facilitate a variety of ceramics processes and regularly opens its doors to the public for pottery courses, tasters, and events.
Pavlov Ceramics
Couldn't find the right pottery class or a suitable date?
Get in touch below to organise a tailored session or join a waiting list. Our expertise covers a wide range of making processes used within ceramics from production to glaze mixing. The studio is also available for private events and can accommodate workshops for large groups of people.