Classes and Workshops
I regularly teach pottery classes at Kigbeare Studios and Gallery where my studio is based. Set in its own beautiful woodlands four miles outside of Okehampton on the edge of Dartmoor, Kigbeare provides studio spaces for a diverse range of makers and includes a spacious pottery for running workshops.
Pottery Wheel Taster Sessions
These fun two hour group workshops are designed to introduce you to the basics of centering and shaping clay on the wheel using specialist tools and local Cornish clay. No past experience is required and I will guide you all the stages to make your first pot.
This class is about experiencing the wheel not making finished pieces. All thrown pieces with be recycled back into clay.
£40 per person
Suitable for ages 8+
Aprons, tools and clay are provided
Maximum of 5 in a session
Various dates - please enquire for larger group bookings or parties of more than 5
For more information and to book see link below
Six Week Pottery Wheel Courses
For those wanting a deep dive into all the pottery wheel can offer I also run longer courses with six weeks of tuition where you can choose which pots to fire and glaze yourself at the end. These are suitable for beginners and intermediates and classes usually include a mix of abilities.
New course start dates for summer 2026:
Wednesday evenings starting July 8th 6-8.30pm
Thursday mornings starting July 9th 10.30-1pm
Thursday evenings starting July 9th 6-8.30pm
£210 per person
‘What a brilliant thing to do. I have so enjoyed Elin's class. A lovely, friendly atmosphere with really clear and patient tuition. Such a rewarding and creative experience. Highly recommended.’ - Kay Coppard (student)
‘I really really enjoyed Elin's course, so much so I’m going to be doing more! By the end of the 6 weeks I felt so confident on the wheel (obviously I still need to refine my work) but its great to have a course that you are allowed to create whatever you like but still have an expert on hand for everything you need. I highly recommend Elin's knowledgeable and friendly, fun approach to teaching.’ - Sophie Funnell (student)
To learn more and book a space please email kigbeare@gmail.com
Create Your Own Handmade Pottery Mug
Join me for a fun an relaxing handbuilding workshop where you’ll make and decorate your own unique mug in Cornish stoneware clay.
You'll be guided through the simple coil-building technique to create your mug from scratch before decorating it with colourful brush-on underglazes in your own style.
After the workshop, your mug will be glazed and high-fired at Kigbeare Studios, making it durable, food-safe, dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe.
It will be ready to collect a few weeks later.
Suitable for adults and children aged 8+
All materials included – no experience necessary
Workshop Dates
Saturday 25 July
10.00am–12.00pm
Okehampton Library
4 North Street
Okehampton EX20 1AR
Tuesday 28 July
6.00–8.00pm
Sourton Village Hall
Okehampton EX20 4HN
Saturday 1 August
10.00am–12.00pm
The Ockment Centre
31 North Street
Okehampton EX20 1AR
Spaces are limited, so booking is recommended.
Clay Club - Children’s Pottery Classes
Over the summer holidays I run pottery classes for 8-12 year olds with an introduction to a range of techniques in clay including coil building, slab building and throwing on the wheel.
New dates to TBC
