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 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
Saturday 19th September
11-1pm
£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
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poppy-head-bud-vase-workshop-tickets-1999155439736?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 26th 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.com/e/miniature-landscape-workshop-tickets-1999156019470?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sunday 4th October
11-1pm
£28
Clay Pumpkin Workshop
A 2 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 'Autumn Pumpkin' using kiln fired clay.
You will explore hand-building methods which will enable you to create an organic, decorative form.
Pieces will be built using slab-building methods to create the main form, with modelling and sculpting to create details such as leaves and stalks.
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.com/e/clay-pumpkin-workshop-tickets-1999156907125?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th October
11-12.30pm
£18
Autumn Leaves 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 leaf inspired 'Trinket Dishes' using kiln fired clay.
You will explore using rolled sheets of clay to create a trinket dish or open bowl form inspired by the Autumn season.
Pieces will be decorated using impressed and relief details on the surface, with a choice of templates, formers and tools to help you create a unique open dish form for the home or as a special gift.
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.com/e/clay-trinket-dish-workshop-tickets-1999157062590?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sunday 18th October
11-1pm
£28
Clay Mushroom's Workshop
A 2 hour hand-building workshop which explores hand-building techniques.
The workshop will explore a range of building and sculpting methods to create your very own magical 'Ceramic Mushroom'.
During this 2 hour workshop everyone will be able to make a mushroom inspired form, either as a decorative piece, or with the option to adapt it and create a tealight holder or mushroom house.
You will be able to explore step by step building methods, carving and modelling the surface, along with incorporating surface details, pattern & texture.
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.com/e/magical-mushrooms-workshop-tickets-1999157172920?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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Open Skies Studio classes
