Welcome to the home of Pottery workshops.
Below you will find details of my up and coming workshops in Derbyshire.
After creating Pottery HOMES house portraits for over 10 years in my home based studio in rural Derbyshire, I am now enjoying sharing my love of clay with others. I have discovered holding small workshops for local people is very rewarding and social - after being in my studio for years! So why not join me for a relaxed and hopefully fun class to learn a new skill and make friends!
I can tailor a workshop to suit you and your friends or colleagues, at a venue of your choice, please email me to discuss.
Upcoming Workshop Dates & Venues
Scroll down and click on the images below for more details and to book.
Thursday 23rd April - Seedheads 9:30am-12:30pm
Thursday 23rd April - Lotus Flower 1:30-4:30pm
Friday 12th June - Lamp base
Thursday 2nd July - Light House
Thursday 6th August - Fairy House
Thursday 20th August - Butter Dish and Pumpkins
Full deatils and timings TBC
See Ticket Tailor for booking details.
Saturday 24th January 2026 - Tealight House - 10am-1pm
Clay Club - February and March 2026
Tuesday 10th February - Trinket bowls - 6-9pm
Friday 27th February - Herb Stripper & Berry Colander 1-4pm
Saturday 28th February - Herb Stripper & Berry Colander 10am-1pm
Tuesday 17th March - Monster Mayhem - 10am-12noon
Thursday 5th March - Butter Dish 6-9pm
Friday 6th March - Hares - Full day 10am-3pm
Thursday 19th March - Butter Dish, 6-9pm
Friday 20th March - Butter Dish, 1-4pm -SOLD OUT
Sunday 1st February 2026 - Highland Cow 10am - 1pm
Sunday 1st February - Lace Jugs 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Monday 16th February - Bear Hug Pot 2-4pm
Monday 16th February - Seedhead - 6-9pm
Monday 9th March - Toadstools 1-4pm
Monday 9th March - Highland Cow 6-9pm
Monday 23rd March - Keepsake Bowl 6-9pm
Click on the each workshop below for more details and to book.
Clay Club - February and March 2026
Ready to take your pottery journey into your own hands? Clay Club offers a unique opportunity to explore your creativity, learn new techniques at your own pace, and bring your individual pottery visions to life. With expert guidance available and a supportive, collaborative atmosphere, this block of four sessions is the perfect way to develop your skills and create truly personal ceramic pieces. Don't miss out on this chance to shape your own artistic adventure in clay!
Bear Hug Pot in Airdry Clay!
Monday 16th February, 2-4pm
@ Straight Curves, Chesterfield
This is an affordable family workshop using air-dry clay to eliminate firing costs.
Seedhead
Monday 16th February, 6-9pm @ Straight Curves, Chesterfield
Thursday 23rd April, 9:30am - 12noon @ Turners Art, Matlock
Gorgeous seedheads in stoneware clay, making them suitable for year-round outdoor display in your garden!
Monster Mayhem
Tuesday 17th February, 10am - 12noon
@ By Heather May, Ripley
Make a monster 'friend or foe' from a thumb pot. Follow simple instructions to create a monster pot or freestyle your own ideas!
For more information see Monster Mayhem or To book click here.
Berry Colander and Herbstripper
Friday 27th February, 1-4pm
Saturday 28th February, 10am-1pm
@ By Heather May's, Ripley
Craft two beautiful, essential pieces for your kitchen!
March Hare
Friday 6th March, 10am to 3pm
@ By Heather May, Ripley
Create a stylised or more realistic hare that can sit in your home or garden.
Enchanting Toadstools
Monday 9th March, 1-4pm
@ Straight Curves, Chesterfield.
Join us for a fun workshop to make these stoneware (weatherproof) toadstools to add a touch of magic to your garden border.
Highland Cow
Monday 9th March, 6-9pm
@ Straight Curves in Chesterfield.
Let's create this adorable Highland cow from a pinch pot and extrude lots of shaggy hair!
More details here
Custom Ceramic Butter Dish
@ By Heather May, Ripley
Thursday 5th March, 6-9pm
Thursday 19th March, 6-9pm
Friday 20th March, 1pm to 4pm - SOLD OUT!
Thursday 20th August, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Turners, Matlock
Create a beautiful, functional ceramic butter dish perfect for your kitchen countertop or dining table!
Keepsake Bowl
Monday 23rd March, 6-9pm
@ Straight Curves, Chesterfield
You can follow my simple and elegant seedhead designs or create an elaborate pattern of your own.
Lotus Flower / Artichoke
Thursday 23rd April, 1:30-4:30pm
@ Turners Art, Matlock
Create this lotus flower or artichoke head which will hold a tea light, candle or use as a trinket bowl.
Here are some examples of items made at workshops...
Please message me with any questions regarding workshops or if you'd like to book a tailored workshop at your own location.