Pottery Workshops

Why not have a party with a difference using our pottery workshop and kiln.

Whether it is a children’s party, a team building exercise or just a fun day out for you and your friends - Watts Gallery can help you enjoy it with clay!

Please note: Maximum Group size for all options is 12 people

What is included in the price?

The Potter’s Apprentice

An exciting hands-on pottery workshop party can be tailored for age  ranges between 5 and 18. You can make name tags, jewellery or seasonal decorations.
Timings: 1 ½ hours 
Cost: £19pp

Introductory Workshop

An artist-led pottery workshop that lets you get to grips with the material. You will produce a piece in the Compton Pottery trade mark terracotta clay. You can make garden plant tags and cane knobs or a house plaque.
Timings: 1 ½ hours 
Cost: £20pp (min £200)

The Compton Potter

Be inspired by the magnificent Watts Cemetery Chapel with a private visit and time for sketching (1 hour). Continue on to create your own piece in a pottery workshop lasting 1½ hours. You can make plant tags, house plaques or coasters.
Timings:  2 ½ hours 
Cost: £25pp (min £250)

The Artisan’s Day

Take an exclusive tour of the Watts Chapel, with time to draw from the stunning decorations (1 hour). Continue on for an hour’s pottery workshop, where you will get used to working with the clay, then break for lunch. Return refreshed and ready to complete your item. By the end of the session you will have a beautiful piece completed. You can make garden pots, lanterns or cheese/meat platters.
Timings: All Day, 2 hours am, 2 hours pm 
Cost: £45pp (min £450)

The Watts Gallery Working Potter

Take a tour of the newly restored Watts Gallery followed by a visit to the Watts Chapel (allow 2 hours). Drawing your inspiration from the Gallery collection and the Chapel you will now spend 2 hours creating your own unique piece. You can make candle holders, herbal plant holders or plates.
Timings: All Day, 2 hours am, 2 hours pm
Cost: £50pp (min £500)

Please note: All prices listed above are exclusive of VAT

What is included in the price?

• Exclusive access to the Foyle Art for All Learning Studio for the duration of your workshop.

• A professional artist to guide you through your pottery experience. 

• All materials required to complete your chosen item.

• Firing of your item at the end of your session. (Pottery pieces can be collected from the Gallery after they have been fired. Please allow 3 weeks).

• A private dining area for packed lunches and private party lunches.

N.B Workshops can be tailored to your requirements - please enquire on booking for additional options.

Additional extras

• Discounted merchandise pack (to include a Gallery Guide and selection of postcards) £10 each

• Packed lunch from The Tea Shop at Watts Gallery (inlcudes a cold drink) £6 adult /£5 child

• Additional soft drinks (inlcuding fruit juices and elderflower cordial) £2 per person

• A jug of freshly filtered coffee and a pot of tea £2 per person

• Birthday cake (dependant on type and size) £15 - £50 

• A party pack to inlcude invites, party bags and thank you notes £4 per person 

• Coffee and cake break at The Tea Shop at Watts Gallery (allow an extra 30 minutes) £5 each

• Have your pottery items sent securely to you. Priced on weight

Please specify any dietary requirements you or your party may have when booking.

Disclaimer: We can’t guarantee that every piece of pottery will survive the firing process.