Clay Shed
BEST FOR
Ages 11+
ENTRY
from £7
WHERE
Bristol
What it’s like
A pottery studio for older kids and adults, with wheel tasters, hand-building and glazing all done for you.
This isn't a spot for young children messing about with clay for half an hour. Clay Shed's group events and workshops start at 11, and the workshops themselves are for adults only, so it's really a teenager-and-parent activity rather than a family day out with the little ones in tow.
What you're actually doing is pottery wheel tasters and hand-building, with the studio handling the glazing and firing afterwards. That's the bit that stings a little: your finished piece isn't ready to take home on the day, you're back a few weeks later to collect it. Group events run £60 a head for groups of four to ten, which feels steep for what's essentially an afternoon, though it does include the firing and finishing.
If a teenager's keen on clay rather than just killing an afternoon, the Clay Talks are a cheaper way in at £7 for non-members, starting 6.30pm with a Q&A and finishing around 8pm. There's no children's party option here, which is worth knowing if you were hoping to book the studio for a birthday.
Booking isn't a quick online job either. Non-members have to email to arrange an appointment, so build in a bit of lead time before you turn up.
Need to know
- Best for
- 11 and up; workshops themselves are adults only
- Booking
- Non-members must email to make an appointment
- Group events need four to ten people booked together, not solo visits
- Clay Talks start at 6.30pm sharp, arrive from 6pm
- Workshops include tea, coffee and afternoon cake
- Members get 24/7 access, everyone else emails to arrange a visit
Plan your visit
What age is this for?
Group events are 11 and up, and workshops are adults only. It's not somewhere to bring a young child.
How much does it cost?
Group events are £60 a head for groups of four to ten. Clay Talks are £7 for non-members, and workshops run £135.
Do we need to book?
Yes, non-members email ahead to make an appointment rather than booking a slot online.
Can we get our pots on the day?
They're glazed and fired after your session and ready for collection a few weeks later.
Can we book a birthday party here?
They can't host children's parties, so this one's for a different kind of celebration.
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