Weekly on Fridays
4, 11, 18 & 25 July
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August
5, 12, 19, 26 Sept
3, (No class on the 10 October) 17, 24, 31 October
7, 14 November

10.30am – 12.30pm

Join our resident Watts Potter Bahareh Khomeiry every Friday for a creative and inspiring hands-on pottery session, exploring a variety of exciting techniques and skills. In one session, make your own ceramic piece to be fired ready to use or display in your home. Each theme runs for two weeks, but each session is standalone, so book for just one or as many as you wish and dive into the technique of the week!

Upcoming Sessions:

20 or 27 June – Make Your Own Mug
Craft a unique mug using slab and hand-building techniques.

4 or 11 July – Tile Painting
Taking inspiration from the intricate designs of William De Morgan tiles and Persian tiles, create your own designs. Hand-paint ready-made ceramic tiles with vibrant glazes and expressive patterns.

18 or 25 July – Carved Pottery
Learn to engrave beautiful patterns into pre-made pots. You will be given pre-made leather hard pots hand thrown by Bahareh, to allow time to concentrate on your design and to develop your skills in carving.

1 or 8 August – Egg Tray
Design and shape a stylish and practical tray for holding eggs.

15 or 22 August – Storage Jar
Create a storage jar with a lid for your kitchen essentials, working with a slab technique to create the perfect shape.

29 August or 5 September – Origami-Folded Bowls
Make a set of small and medium bowls inspired by origami folding techniques.

19 or 26 September - Nerikomi Pottery
Discover the beautiful Japanese Nerikomi technique by layering and slicing coloured clay to create intricate patterns. You'll use our plaster moulds to shape your patterned slabs into unique plates or bowls. A relaxing and creative session for all levels.

3 or 17 October - Origami with Clay
Explore the art of folding and form through clay! In this creative session, we’ll experiment with origami-inspired techniques—bending, folding, and shaping slabs to create dynamic and sculptural ceramic forms. A range of templates will be provided to choose from. Great for all levels.

24 or 31 October - Nature Plates
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature through clay! In this hands-on session, we’ll explore the art of imprinting plants and leaves onto clay slabs, capturing their delicate textures and organic patterns. Using formers, we’ll shape the slabs into unique plates—each one a reflection of the natural world.
Please bring your favourite picked flowers, leaves, or other natural textures you'd like to imprint.

7 or 14 November - Slab Pottery Project
Another chance to enjoy a hand-building pottery session using our versatile slab templates. Choose from mugs, vases, storage jars, sponge holders, espresso cup & saucer sets, and more. Suitable for all skill levels.

Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, these sessions are a great opportunity to experiment, create, and refine your skills in a welcoming and sociable studio setting.

Please note that firing can take up to four weeks; the team will contact you when your work is ready for collection.

About Bahareh Khomeiry

With a background in architecture, Bahareh Khomeiry’s journey in ceramics began out of fascination with the rich history of traditional tile-making in her home country, Iran. Her curiosity about how these tiles were made led her to pursue another BA in Ceramics, and since 2017, she has been a dedicated potter and tile artist.

Now based in the UK, Bahareh furthered her artistic ceramics practice by completing an MA in Ceramics at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA). Her work blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary techniques, offering a diverse approach to creating ceramics.

Bahareh explores the act of constructing and assembling elements, seeking balance in the process. Inspired by the way Persian domes are built—layer by layer, with each brick playing a vital role—she applies this method to ceramics. By combining hand-building and throwing techniques, she creates forms that are both structured and fluid.

Her recent series, Hair as Freedom: Cut Plaits, is a tribute to the "Women, Life, Freedom" movement that emerged in Iran in 2022. Witnessing the courage of Iranian women who removed their headscarves and cut their hair (plaits) in defiance of oppression deeply impacted her. This series captures their journey, from entrapment to liberation, and ultimately to unity. Cut Plaits represents these brave women fighting for their rights.