Wheel Sessions
Throwing brings with it messy laughter filled fun, the magical transformation from mud to creation, it’s easy to get hooked! We offer flexible learning tailored to you.
If you would like to try the wheel as part of a wider initial pottery learning experience please view our courses page.
Private wheel sessions are available Fri, Sat, Sun between 10-1pm.
Group wheel session Fri, Sat 2pm
As standard.
(Out of hours sessions are available where staffing allows)
Wheel sessions are for age 8+
Wheel experience session- 45mins
This session provides a fun filled try, a bucket list tick! it’s a great private session for individuals, couples (let’s not forget that ‘Ghost’ connection!) and groups. We start with a 15 minute demonstration by the potter – showing how to throw a pot from start to finish. Then comes the chance to throw your own! The potter is with you every step of the way to support and guide you.
Pots are ready for collection 3-5 weeks after your session.
Sessions price £45 one to one or £35 per person for two or more – this includes clay and bisque firing for one pot.
For bookings of 1-3 people session length is 45min
For bookings of 3-6 people session length is 1h 30min as we rotate the group across our wheels.
For larger groups please email your enquiry to receive a proposal for tailored provision to booking@fireflypottery.co.uk.
Private Wheel lessons – 2 or 3hr option
Dedicated provision offers a great starting point to learn how to throw, demonstration and support are provided throughout and the session is paced to suit you. These sessions can also provide developmental top up and provide a confident spring board into our Improver sessions.
2 hour session + bisque fire of 2 pots
One person £90
Two people £72 per person
Three people £61 per person
3 hour session + bisque fire of 3 pots
One person £133
Two people £105 per person
Three people £72 per person
Clay included.
For larger numbers or alternative date/times for 2-3 hour private sessions please email your enquiry to booking@fireflypottery.co.uk
Open group 2hr wheel session
Join up to 8 attendees for a fun filled 2hrs on our pottery wheels. A potter from our friendly team will provide the group with a 15minute demonstration and then support your potting throughout the remaining time. Two of your creations are included for bisque fire, if you’d like to keep more it’s £3 per pot extra.
Suitable for beginners.
Available Friday & Saturday 2-4pm
£50 per person
NB. Glazing sessions and glaze firings are an optional additional visit and cost to all wheel sessions.
See our pottery terminology and glazing pages for understanding and glaze sessions for accessibility and availability.