Need time, space and proper studio equipment without committing to a full course? Open Access is for potters who are ready to work independently and want to get stuck into their own projects.
Book a single session whenever you need one, choosing either wheel access or handbuilding/glazing access. Wheel sessions include a reserved pottery wheel, plus use of the handbuilding and glazing areas. Handbuilding/glazing sessions are for making, decorating, trimming, glazing and finishing without wheel access.
These are not formal classes, so you’ll need to be comfortable working safely and mostly independently. Some sessions are semi-supervised, which means someone will be nearby for quick questions or the occasional nudge in the right direction — but not extended one-to-one tuition. If you’re new to pottery, or want step-by-step teaching, please book a class or private lesson instead.
This page is for booking individual Open Access sessions. Regular potters may save money with a studio membership. Once you have joined as a member, you’ll use this same page to book your weekly Open Access sessions.
Open Access
What’s included
We like to keep things simple. For Open Access sessions and memberships:
Clay, standard studio glazes and shared tools are included.
You only pay for your studio time and for any pieces you choose to have fired.
Please use materials sensibly, so we can keep things affordable and avoid waste. Use what you need to experiment, practise and enjoy yourself — just try not to go through more prepared clay than you reasonably need.
Put any unfired clay you don’t want to keep in the reclaim bins provided.
Clean your work area before you leave, ready for the next person. Leave it how you’d want to find it.
You’re welcome to use our range of studio glazes during your session. Any glazes listed in the shop at £7 are available to use free of charge while you’re in the studio.