Find your inner artist!
Have you ever wanted to get creative with clay?
Fun, creative, pottery sessions for all ages and abilities
At Open Skies Studio I offer a range of project based clay sessions that are designed with fun and creativity in mind.
Projects explore a range of hand-building techniques, that provide an opportunity for everyone to get creative with clay, meet new people and learn a new skill.
Sessions run from the studio and are for a maximum of 8 people at a time.
All equipment and materials are provided, with all finished projects, kiln fired and glazed, ready to be picked up at a later date.
Example sessions are in the gallery below.
Open Skies Studio
A creative space for all
Open Skies Studio is a welcoming, creative space to come and enjoy the positive benefits of working in clay.
The studio space can accommodate groups of up to 8 people and has a range of tools and equipment suitable for all aspects of hand-building in clay.
Located approximately 1 mile from the village of Cosheston, set in the beautiful Pembrokeshire National Park, the studio has ample parking and space for plenty of outdoor contemplation, and tea breaks!
Contact me
If you would like to know more about what's currently on offer, or have an questions regarding classes, then get in touch!
Workshop Dates 2026
New workshops for 2026!
A range of hand-building workshops will be available from Open Skies Studio this year.
See below for further details
I look forward to getting creative with you!
Workshop Dates
Saturday 18th July
11-1pm
£25
Miniature Landscape Workshop
A 2 hour hand-building workshop which explores the hand-building and sculpting process in miniature.
The workshop will explore hand-building in clay to build a landscape inspired piece that incorporates elements of modelling and sculpting in miniature. Pieces will take inspiration from the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast and countryside.
During this 2 hour workshop everyone will be able to make one ornamental landscape of their own. These will be ready to collect, after two firings and glazing, a few weeks later.
This Pottery workshop includes teaching, materials, glazing, firing and refreshments.
To book in go to Eventbrite.
Monday 10th August
1-3.30pm
£42
Clay Puffin Workshop
A 2.5 hour hand-building workshop for all abilities which will allow you to explore modelling in clay.
During the session everyone will be able to make their very own 'Pembrokeshire Puffin' using kiln fired clay.
You will explore hand-building methods, alongside modelling and sculpting, allowing you to form the body of your piece and add detail within the face and feet.
Pieces will then be decorated using coloured slips, which will then enable you to bring the piece to life with its 'trademark' colours. This will be done at the greenware stage before firing.
These will be ready to collect, after two firings and glazing, a few weeks later.
This Pottery Workshop includes teaching, materials, glazing, firing and refreshments.
To book in go to Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clay-workshop-puffins-tickets-1994236660535?aff=oddtdtcreator
Wednesday 12th August
6-8pm
£28
Poppy Head Bud Vase Workshop
A 2 hour hand-building workshop which explores the pinching, coiling and modelling process.
The workshop will explore the pinching method, along with adding adding extra clay to create an organic, poppy head inspired, bud vase. Your piece will be altered further to incorporate a decorative opening, carved lines and modelled detail.
During the workshop everyone will be able to make one vessel form of their own. These will be ready to collect, after two firings and glazing, a few weeks later.
This Pottery Workshop includes teaching, materials, glazing, firing and refreshments.
To book in go to Eventbrite
Saturday 15th August
11-12.30pm
£18
Wall Hanger Workshop
A 1.5 hour hand-building workshop for all abilities which will allow you to explore working in clay.
During the session everyone will be able to make their very own 'wall hanger or wall plaque' using kiln fired clay.
You will explore using rolled sheets of clay to create a decorative wall hanger or plaque, which can then be personalised and decorated using a number of methods.
Pieces will can be decorated using impressed and relief details on the surface, with a choice of tools to help you create a unique hanger that can be hung at home or given as a gift.
Ideas can vary from name's, specific wording, signage or just simply depicting a scene. The workshop will give you the scope to personalise your piece completley!
These will be ready to collect, after two firings and glazing, a few weeks later.
This Pottery Workshop includes teaching, materials, glazing, firing and refreshments.
To book in go to Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clay-wall-hanger-workshop-tickets-1994250592205?aff=oddtdtcreator
Wednesday 19th August
11-12.30pm
£18
Clay Bowl Workshop
A 1.5 hour hand-building workshop which explores simple hand-building techniques.
The workshop will explore forming simple open bowl forms using the pinching method.
During this 1.5 hour workshop everyone will be able to make one open bowl form, which can be then be embellished using a range of impressed, relief and incising techniques. Forms can also be adapted by adding extra clay to create a foot, legs or handles. These will be ready to collect, after two firings and glazing, a few weeks later.
This Pottery Workshop includes teaching, materials, glazing, firing and refreshments.
To book in go to Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clay-bowl-workshop-tickets-1994303056126?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thursday 20th August
6-8pm
£28
Ceramic Mug Workshop
A 2 hour hand-building workshop which explores slab-building techniques.
The workshop will slab-building methods to be able to form your very own ceramic mug.
During this 2 hour workshop everyone will be able to make their very own ceramic mug, which can then be decorated and personalised.. You will learn how to safely construct a slab-built form suitable for it's function, and how to apply pattern and decoration onto the surface of the mug. These will be ready to collect, after two firings and glazing, a few weeks later.
This Pottery Workshop includes teaching, materials, glazing, firing and refreshments.
To book in go to Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clay-mug-workshop-tickets-1994304164441?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tuesday 25th August
11-1pm
£25
Clay Owl Workshop
A 2 hour hand-building workshop which explores sculpting and modelling techniques
The workshop will explore hand-building and modelling to create a clay owl character.
During this 2 hour workshop everyone will be able to make one clay owl, built using sculpting techniques. The session will take you through the building process step by step to ensure your clay character is formed safely to be fired. From your initial shape, you will then have the opportunity to adapt your owl by adding details using carving, mark making & modelling techniques These will be ready to collect, after two firings and glazing, a few weeks later.
This Pottery Workshop includes teaching, materials, glazing, firing and refreshments.
To book in go to Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clay-owl-workshop-tickets-1994305343969?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 12th September
11-1pm
£28
Miniature Landscape Workshop
A 2 hour hand-building workshop which explores the hand-building and sculpting process in miniature.
The workshop will explore hand-building in clay to build a landscape inspired piece that incorporates elements of modelling and sculpting in miniature. Pieces will take inspiration from the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast and countryside, with a miniature building incorporated to create a focal point.
During this 2 hour workshop everyone will be able to make one ornamental landscape of their own. These will be ready to collect, after two firings and glazing, a few weeks later.
This Pottery workshop includes teaching, materials, glazing, firing and refreshments.
To book in go to Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/miniature-landscape-workshop-tickets-1994306057102?aff=oddtdtcreator
Continuing your clay journey!
Hand-building Pottery Course
New this September!
A 8 week hand-building course covering a range of techniques and projects.
If you are looking to explore the joy of hand-building, then this course is for you! It’s an ideal opportunity to get to know clay and be equipped with basic hand-building skills that will enable you to build a range of pieces.
Each session will explore a particular building method and project, with the opportunity to continue with more complex ideas over the space of a couple of sessions.
The sessions will also incorporate glazing of your pieces, with fired pieces collected after the course completion.
Cost includes all relevant tools, materials and firings.
COURSE DATES & TIMES
Wednesday 9th September - Wednesday 28th October.
6-8pm
£200
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