Has your child been inspired by Pottery Throw Down? Why not bring your child along and learn new skills together in our Pottery Studio.

Over two Saturday afternoons, take inspiration from the tree-themed exhibitions in the Harley Gallery to create a clay pinecone or acorn. Our expert tutor will guide you through hand-building and decorating processes, and you will finish the course with a completed piece.

Enjoy quality time with your child as you work together on your pinecone or acorn. If your child is confident working independently, you can make your own creation by purchasing additional clay during the session. Please note, that we only accept cash payments in our Pottery Studio.

We will fire your creations in our kiln and they will be ready to collect at a later date.

This course takes place over two Saturday afternoons: 18 May and 15 June. Please ensure you can attend both sessions before booking.

Please bring your own aprons.

£20 per child

A Parent or Guardian must stay with their child at all times.

This course is taught by Ruth Waller.

Ruth is a contemporary textile artist and half of the creative partnership Waller Hewett. Waller Hewett create artwork and installations which combine art, design and craft, and have won them numerous awards including ‘Best in Show’ at the London Craft Fair.

She is also a highly experienced tutor and teaches across the Harley Foundation’s education programme.

Image courtesy Ben Boswell

This event is partially funded by Inspire: Libraries, Museums and Culture.

All participants are required to complete a short registration form on booking.

When attending this event, please drive directly to The Harley Studios. See the map below for directions.

The Harley Foundation is an arts charity which works to create spaces where the imagination can flourish, from artists studios to an award-winning museum.

We run The Harley Pottery Studio, a community space where visitors can work in inspiring surroundings – in an idyllic countryside location and surrounded by practicing artists and makers.

All of our classes are subsidised by the Foundation and generously supported by Nottinghamshire County Council. We work to offer an accessible, affordable place to practice pottery making.