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Weekly Handbuilding Classes
£250 per person
(for a block of 6 classes)
Learn the foundations of pottery through mindful, hands-on making in our calm countryside studio. These weekly handbuilding classes run in 6-week blocks throughout the year, giving you the chance to develop your skills, build creative confidence, and enjoy the therapeutic process of working with clay.
Each block explores core techniques - coiling, pinching, slab-building, surface decoration and glazing - while also allowing space for personal projects and creative expression.
Why we teach in blocks
Our 6-week blocks are designed to help you steadily build your skills while giving clay the time it needs to dry, fire, and return for finishing.
Pottery is a slow craft, and these blocks create a natural rhythm that mirrors the making process.
You’ll gain a deeper understanding of form, texture, and technique across the weeks, while enjoying the grounding, meditative quality that comes with returning to the studio regularly.
What to expect from your session
Short welcome from Sarah and introduction
Guided meditation and relaxation exercises
A range of clay activities - an uncomplicated and reflective approach is encourages
The final outcome may be a finished clay item or a series of items
Leave feeling more in tune with your creativity and improved mental wellbeing
What’s included and provided
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High quality clay: Professional clays, materials and tools included
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Expert guidance: Personalised supervision from Sarah
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Up to 9 people per session: Booking is essential, whether you’re coming solo or with friends
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Tools: All essential tools and equipment are provided
How to find us
Address: Home Farm, Aldenham Road, Elstree, WD6 3AZ
Located conveniently for residents of Watford, Borehamwood, and other Hertfordshire towns. You will find ample parking on site. Full details and direction given at time of booking.
“There is something really…organic to taping into your intuition and meditating as a starting point. I often create with a purpose and then I need to make a thing and it was really enjoyable to let go of that…then you go from there and then work with it and develop.”
— EM, Monthly Mindfulness clay workshop
“Wonderful class…..I loved it, Sarah is a great instructor and I would definitely do this again.”
— Becky Irvin, Monthly Mindfulness clay workshop
2026/2027 Block Dates
Block | Wednesdays | Sundays |
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Block 3 (6 weeks) 2026 | (May → June) 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 June, 10 June | (May → June) 10 May, 17 May, 31 May, 7 June, 14 June, 21 June |
Two week break | - | - |
Summer (6 weeks) 2026
*not included in subscription* | (July → Aug) | (July → Aug) |
Two week break | - | - |
Block 4 (6 weeks) 2026 | (Sep → Oct) | (Sep → Oct) |
Two week break | - | - |
Block 5 (6 weeks) 2026 | (Oct → Dec) 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec | (Nov → Dec) |
Two week break | - | - |
Block 1 (6 weeks) 2027 | (Jan → Feb) | (Jan → Feb) |
Two week break | - | - |
Block 2 (6 weeks) 2027 | (Mar → Apr) | (Mar → Apr) |
You can book a single block or continue through the year to refine your skills and explore more complex projects with a monthly subscription. Each block is suitable for beginners and those returning to clay.
Spread your cost over 5 months or 12 months with a monthly subscription.
Block | Wednesdays | Sundays |
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Block 3 (6 weeks) 2026 | (May → June) 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 June, 10 June | (May → June) 10 May, 17 May, 31 May, 7 June, 14 June, 21 June |
Two week break | - | - |
Summer (6 weeks) 2026
*not included in subscription* | (July → Aug) | (July → Aug) |
Two week break | - | - |
Block 4 (6 weeks) 2026 | (Sep → Oct) | (Sep → Oct) |
Two week break | - | - |
Block 5 (6 weeks) 2026 | (Oct → Dec) 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec | (Nov → Dec) |
Two week break | - | - |
Block 1 (6 weeks) 2027 | (Jan → Feb) | (Jan → Feb) |
Two week break | - | - |
Block 2 (6 weeks) 2027 | (Mar → Apr) | (Mar → Apr) |
Book a single block (of 6 classes)
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Choose between Wednesday OR Sunday classes (switching days cannot be guaranteed and depends on capacity)
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Select "Book Now" on a block that suits you. You must book onto the whole block, with the expectation of completing the full series as delivered.
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At the next page, click "Book Now" and you'll view a calendar with only the first class of the block pre-selected. Click "Next" to complete booking.
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Once you've booked your block, you'll get an email with all the important information you'll need for your classes.
Wednesday Classes
6 Classes in this Block: 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 June, 10 June
250 British pounds6 Classes in this Block: 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
250 British pounds6 Classes in this Block: 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec
250 British pounds6 Classes in this Block: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb
250 British pounds6 Classes in this Block: 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr
250 British pounds
Sunday Classes
6 Classes in this Block: 10 May, 17 May, 31 May, 7 June, 14 June, 21 June
250 British pounds6 Classes in this Block: 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct
250 British pounds6 Classes in this Block: 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec
250 British pounds6 Classes in this Block: 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb
250 British pounds6 Classes in this Block: 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr
250 British pounds
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Classes are held at our Studio at Home Farm, Aldenham Road, Elstree, WD6 3AZ on the day You select at the time of booking. Dates for each block are shown on this page.
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Each block consists of six consecutive weekly classes. You are booking the whole block.
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Clay, tools, equipment and instruction are included. If you wish to use non-standard materials, please discuss this with us. These will not be included in the price.
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If you are unable to attend a class, please let us know as soon as possible by email. A maximum of two make-up sessions are available per block, and we will advise you of the dates for these.
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If you would like to switch to a different day, please email us. We will do our best to accommodate this, but it is not guaranteed and depends on availability within the same block.
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Blocks are personal to you and cannot be transferred to another person.
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You have a 14-day cooling-off period from the date of purchase, starting on the day after purchase. If your block starts within that period, you are entitled to a refund of any unused classes only. Outside the cooling-off period, no refunds are available except where we are in breach of our obligations to you.
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Our full Terms and Conditions apply and can be read in full here.
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Or book more & spread the cost
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Choose between subscription length and the day of week then select "Select Subscription".
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At checkout, register an account or log in if you already have an account.
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Once you've purchased your subscription, your monthly plan will start right away. You'll get a confirmation email.
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Important: You must log into your account and book onto your blocks via the section above to reserve your spot.
12 Month: Handbuilding Classes (Weds)
99
Every month
5 blocks of Wednesday Handbuilding Classes (excludes UK bank holidays and seasonal breaks)
Wednesday Classes
5 consecutive blocks (2 week break between each block)
Each block has 6 Classes (total 30 classes)
Discount of 5% (£237.50 per block)
Spread the cost monthly over 12 months (continuous)
12 Month: Handbuilding Classes (Sun)
99
Every month
5 Blocks of Sunday Handbuilding Classes (excludes UK bank holidays and seasonal breaks)
Sunday Classes
5 Consecutive Blocks (2 week break between each block)
Each block has 6 Classes (total 30 classes)
Discount of 5% (£237.50 per block)
Spread the cost monthly over 12 months (continuous)
5 Month: Handbuilding Classes (Weds)
150
Every month
3 blocks of Wednesday Handbuilding Classes (excludes UK bank holidays and seasonal breaks)
Wednesday Classes
3 consecutive blocks (2 week break between each block)
Each block has 6 Classes (total 18 classes)
Spread the cost monthly over 5 months (continuous)
5 Month: Handbuilding Classes (Sun)
150
Every month
3 blocks of Sunday Handbuilding Classes (excludes UK bank holidays and seasonal breaks)
Sunday Classes
3 consecutive blocks (2 week break between each block)
Each block has 6 Classes (total 18 classes)
Spread the cost monthly over 5 months (continuous)
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Subscriptions are available on a 5-month or 12-month basis. Monthly payments are taken automatically on the same date each month.
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During checkout you will register an account (or sign in using your existing login). You will use this to book your first block on our site, and each subsequent block in the same way.
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All blocks within your subscription run consecutively and cannot be paused, deferred or rearranged, except in the limited circumstances described in our Terms and Conditions.
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The same class scheduling, make-up session and day-swap arrangements apply as for block purchases (see above).
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Your subscription is personal to you and cannot be transferred to another person.
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You have a 14-day cooling-off period from the date of purchase, starting from the day after purchase. After that, your subscription cannot be cancelled and monthly payments will continue until the end of your subscription term. This is because a reduced monthly fee is calculated on the basis of the full term. You may cancel and obtain a refund only if we are in breach of our obligations to you.
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Our full Terms and Conditions apply and can be read in full here.
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