A great choice for those who want a more tactile approach to pottery — no wheel required. This class is suitable for children 5+ who can sit at a bar-height stool making it a great choice for birthday parties, family get-togethers, or any group after a relaxed, hands-on session together.

In this one-hour session, you'll build a coiled vase, mug, or dish by hand — shaping, pinching, and refining the clay without the wheel. It's slower than throwing, more forgiving, and a genuinely good way to understand what clay actually does.

There's also far more room for customisation, decoration, and imagination than in a throwing taster. Add handles, custom coiled motifs, use our selection of stamps or add letters to your piece inside or out — the sky's the limit.

By the end, you'll have a vessel entirely your own making and complete different from everyone else in the class - personalities really come out here. All hand-built creations will be fired and glazed, ready for collection in four to six weeks. 

Cost: £55 per person.  Minimum price equivalent to 5 attendees (£275) although smaller groups are welcome at this price.  Maximum of 8 attendees. 

Age: 5+ (Note, minors must be accompanied by a supervising adult)

What to bring: All tools and aprons are provided.

What to wear:  Clay is messy, so we encourage casual dress when possible.  The stoneware clay used in this class will brush or wash off of most fabrics relatively easily.  

Where we meet: 127 High Street, Henley-in-Arden B955AU

Accessibility: We pride ourselves in being accessible.  We have a ramped entrance for those with limited mobility and a ground floor toilet.  All of our pottery wheels can be operated by hand or foot.  We encourage you to contact us to discuss your specific needs prior to booking.

PLEASE NOTE Private event requests are subject to availability and are tentative until the day and time is confirmed by The Old Bank.  All bookings will be reviewed within 48 hours of submission.