Clay College Stoke runs weekly mixed ability evening classes that are aimed at people who wish to learn the techniques of studio pottery in a professional working studio environment. The classes are suitable for beginners and those with experience of clay.

The classes will be taught by skilled potter and member of the Craftsmen Potters Association Richard Heeley.

Situated in historic Middleport pottery, we offer a creative environment, excellent facilities including a potter’s wheel for each student that attends. We aim to teach you a variety of techniques to help you produce well-made pots.

Towards the end of the course you will be asked to select up to 6 medium sized pots for glazing and firing.

Evening classes run during college term times in 6 week blocks, on Monday and Wednesday evenings. There are a maximum of 12 places available for each set of classes.

Clay College Stoke runs weekly mixed ability evening classes that are aimed at people who wish to learn the techniques of studio pottery in a professional working studio environment. The classes are suitable for beginners and those with experience of clay.

The classes will be taught by skilled potter and member of the Craftsmen Potters Association Richard Heeley.

Situated in historic Middleport pottery, we offer a creative environment, excellent facilities including a potter’s wheel for each student that attends. We aim to teach you a variety of techniques to help you produce well-made pots.

Towards the end of the course you will be asked to select up to 6 medium sized pots for glazing and firing.

Evening classes run during college term times in 6 week blocks, on Monday and Wednesday evenings. There are a maximum of 12 places available for each set of classes.

Clay College Stoke is pleased to be able to offer a weekend, pottery improvers’ course. The weekend is suitable for those who have experience of throwing and are able to centre clay and are confident in throwing a 10cm cylinder, but who want to develop greater consistency in their throwing and learn to throw bigger and taller pots. There will be a range of demonstrations as well as plenty of opportunities to practice throwing and develop your technique, with the help of the tutor. The class will be led by Richard Heeley; a skilled potter and a selected member of the Craft Potters’ Association. He has over 20 years’ experience of teaching pottery. Situated in historic Middleport Pottery, the College offers a creative environment and excellent facilities including a potter’s wheel for each student. There is a maximum of 12 places available.