Pottery lessons - Storrington, West Sussex

Studio owner James fell in love with pottery when taking his own son for lessons! Having always enjoyed working with his hands, he found he was a natural at coaxing beautiful forms out of the clay. He sometimes produces work for sale but also loves to open his studio to introduce others to this very mindful and therapeutic art form.
In contrast to many other pottery lessons where people are taught in large groups and often given a lump of clay and 'left to get on with it', we only have a maximum of two at a time for wheel-throwing sessions. This means that you will have the tutor's attention throughout. The emphasis is on proper, attentive and focused tuition.
James is also a qualified teacher so has an understanding of different learning styles and the need for a safe and encouraging learning environment - and whilst there is always plenty of time to play and experiment, you will be working to clear, specific objectives.
In addition to James's early tuition on the wheel, he has has attended a workshop with Master Potter Eric Landon (Tortus) to explore a different, more gentle approach to throwing and working with the clay rather than against it. James enjoys passing on these techniques, especially to those who have previously been told they must 'wrestle' with the clay.
Sessions are conducted at the following times, please state your preferred days and times when making an enquiry, and please also note that Saturday sessions tend to involve booking a fair bit in advance -
Mondays - Thursdays 1000-1200, 1230-1430, 1800-2000
Fridays - 1000-1200, 1230-1430
Saturdays - 1230-1430, 1500-1700
Hollie started at SaltyDog in January 2025. After an interest in ceramics was sparked with the Girl Guides, Hollie made the decision to pursue it as she got older, and got in touch with a local potter who kindly took Hollie under her wing. Hollie was so keen that she ended up buying her own wheel so that could carry on practising at home.
Hollie now hosts hand-building sessions and wheel throwing introductions here at SaltyDog, and fits in perfectly with her kind, encouraging and patient manner.
Swan Walk Shopping Centre, Swan Walk, Horsham, RH12 1HQ
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Swan Walk Shopping Centre, Swan Walk, Horsham, RH12 1HQ
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