The Pottery

The Pottery We love all things clay and enjoy sharing our passion. We provide a chance for all to enjoy this craft, with projects for all ages and abilities.
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Some of today's pots... mixing bowls, jugs, tankards a few more pumpkins on the go. Don't forget we have space on tomorr...
02/09/2026

Some of today's pots... mixing bowls, jugs, tankards a few more pumpkins on the go.
Don't forget we have space on tomorrow's (Thursday's) evening session at Alfreton. 6-8pm.

£20pp to carve a premade clay pumpkin, or have a dabble on the wheel! Refreshments available too

🎃 Pumpkin season has arrived! 🎃We have a few spaces left on this Thursday's, 3rd September, evening pottery session in A...
02/09/2026

🎃 Pumpkin season has arrived! 🎃

We have a few spaces left on this Thursday's, 3rd September, evening pottery session in Alfreton. 6-8pm.
Our pumpkins are ready to be transformed into spooky masterpieces!

£20pp, to carve a pumpkin and make it uniquely yours or try your hand at the potter's wheel 🌀

Don't miss out on a creative evening of fun.
Message to book your space.

Further dates to follow soon 🎃

It's been a lovely week, although I've been a little busier with things other than clay for a change!Last week I was luc...
01/09/2026

It's been a lovely week, although I've been a little busier with things other than clay for a change!

Last week I was lucky enough to be accompanying The Pennyroyal Garland Dancers at the Moira Furnace Folk Festival. Not dancing (fortunately) but helping provide the music. What a fantastic event to have right on our doorstep. Plenty of dancing, music, and folk-filled fun!

Then it was off to Wales for a few days around Conwy with the grandaughter. Wow... where does she get all that energy from?! We had a wonderful time exploring, laughing, and trying to keep up with her. I think I need another holiday just to recover!
A week and a bit of folk, seaside and family adventures, but now I'm more than ready to get my hands back in the clay.
Back on the pots tomorrow... whoooop! 🏺🎉

Me and some of my owd potty mates. About 40 years ago. We were so incredibly lucky to be on such an amazing course at De...
25/08/2026

Me and some of my owd potty mates. About 40 years ago. We were so incredibly lucky to be on such an amazing course at Derby. The beginnings of a life long passion.

No 6pm class today potters! Thursday 20th August. I think I've messaged everyone that's booked in, but just incase. Apol...
20/08/2026

No 6pm class today potters! Thursday 20th August.
I think I've messaged everyone that's booked in, but just incase. Apologies for the inconvenience, my car is poorly... again!!
11-1 session and 1.30 baby imprints will be running as usual. Look forward to seeing you later 🤗

18/08/2026

Balling up the clay. The first part of the pot making day. These 1lb lumps are for a workshop making mugs and small bowls. I seem to get arm ache a bit quicker these days 😆

A lovely few hours on the pottery wheel workshop today! 😊 Everyone did amazingly well... I’m starting to feel a little t...
15/08/2026

A lovely few hours on the pottery wheel workshop today! 😊 Everyone did amazingly well... I’m starting to feel a little threatened 😅
If you've ever wanted to have a go at throwing on the wheel, come and join us in the beautiful village of Donisthorpe.
🫶 Small groups of up to 6 people
🎨 All ages and abilities welcome
📅 Every Friday and Saturday
💷 £25pp as part of a group session
🏺 £100 for a private session for 2

A fun, relaxed experience and a chance to create something unique with your own hands

14/08/2026

Pesky pumpkins and a weeeee beeeee!

The pumpkin was planned... the little bee was a surprise! 🎃🐝
These budding potters never fail to amaze me with their creativity and imagination. Every piece tells its own story 😊

13/08/2026

Goose!!

13/08/2026

Stage 2 of the potty pumpkin process. Impressed lines and plumped out sections. Love doing this bit 🎃 (although my face doesn't show it 😀)

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56, Ashby Road, Donisthorpe
Alfreton
DE127QG

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