Over the years at Everyday our Pottery Night has grown massively, and now we have a wonderful community of potters who show up every week and impress us with their skills and creativity.
So far, we've only opened up the pottery room doors to over 18s, but we're excited to share that we've set up two brand new classes for children and families to come and learn the art of pottery too.
After School Pottery Club
After School Pottery Club is our new (much sought-after!) drop-off pottery session for 8-16 year olds.
Running from 4pm until 5.30pm, it's the perfect activity to allow your kids to get creative with clay and unwind after a long day at school. Each session, our skilled instructors will guide them through a relaxed but hands-on session, with a different handbuilding technique each week to tap into their imaginations.
Open to children aged 8-16 years (or under 8s with a paying adult!), our Pottery Club is tailored for both beginners and those with previous experience of pottery.
What will they learn?
How to prepare clay for sculpting
Pottery tools and their uses
How to hand build pinch pots, coil pots or roll clay for slab building!
How to attach clay shapes together
How to use an array of glazes to bring their creations to life
All equipment is included in the ticket price. Due to the lengthy process of making pottery, two separate sessions are required if you would like to glaze your pottery. You can read more about the pottery process here.
The Details
When?
Every Monday from 4th March, 4pm - 5.30pm
Where?
Everyday, Crawford St, Wigan, WN1 1NA
How much?
£12 per person
Young Potters
Young Potters provides children and their guardians with a high quality pottery class where you both learn the basics of pottery, from preparing the clay to sculpting, to finally glazing your fired pieces. The class will not only give both parent and child the chance to learn valuable new skills but to also spend time together in a supportive, welcoming environment. Whether you're a pottery novice or have experience, Young Potters is open to all ages and skill levels.
What to Expect:
Explore your artistic side together
Hands-on experience with professional pottery equipment
Expert guidance from seasoned potters
Quality family time while crafting
Leave with a masterpiece you'll be proud of!
How does Young Potters work?
Young Potters is split into 2 sessions on 2 different dates, to provide time for drying and firing of your makes. You need to be available for both dates advertised to ensure you finish your pottery!
Session 1
How to prepare clay for sculpting
Pottery tools and their uses
How to form clay shapes
How to attach clay shapes together
Session 2
How to use glazes effectively
Painting your masterpieces!
Organising collection
Each Young Potters ticket admits one child and one adult. The £45 cost of one Young Potters ticket covers the materials and facilitation for both parent/guardian and child for two 2 hour pottery sessions. This includes the firing of your pottery pieces. The cost works out at just £11.25 per participant, per session.
The Details
Our next Young Potters session will be kicking off in April! Join our newsletter here to be notified when tickets go live.
Pottery Night
Pottery Night is our weekly session for adults to enjoy 2 hours of clay creativity. Our experienced facilitator is there to support your pottery journey at every step from hand building your make, to glazing and finally firing. Pottery Night is perfect for complete beginners or the more seasoned potter who would like a space to get creative. All equipment from tools to glazes and a shared kiln firing are included in the ticket price.
Due to the lengthy process of making pottery, two separate sessions are required if you would like to glaze your pottery. You can read more about the pottery process here.
The Details
When?
Every Monday, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Where?
Everyday, Crawford St, Wigan, WN1 1NA
How much?
£18 per person
We're really excited to open up the art of pottery to even more of our community! IF you have any questions, please get in touch by emailing hello@everydaywigan.org.uk or catching up with us on social media.