Name: The Potters Barn
Rating: 5.0

The Potters Barn

Roughwood Lane, Hassall Green, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4XX, England

1-90 Years

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The Potters Barn in Cheshire is a fully working pottery set in the peaceful countryside by the Trent and Mersey canal. Established in 1992, it is run by Andrew Pollard and Steve Marr, who share their love of pottery with the public through creative and hands-on experiences. It’s a welcoming place for relaxation, education, and enjoyment.

Visitors can take part in pottery classes covering wheel throwing, hand-building, decorating, and glazing, with regular evening classes for adults. The studio also runs Craft Pottery Long Sessions, giving beginners a chance to try different making methods including the wheel. For something unique, guests can join exciting Raku Days or explore Pit Firing and Fuming, both offering fire, smoke, and a memorable outdoor pottery experience.

Pricing is available directly from the venue, and bespoke options can be tailored to individuals or groups. Pottery Parties are available for birthdays, hens, corporates, or team-building days, offering a creative and fun way to celebrate with clay.

Overall, The Potters Barn is a fantastic spot for anyone inspired by pottery. With its mix of traditional and creative techniques, friendly tuition, and unique party packages, it’s a must-visit for pottery lovers in Cheshire.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

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Pottery Classes: The classes cover the potters wheel, hand building, decorating and glazing. Pottery classes are taught in groups and after learning the basics students are able to work on their own projects with occasional help from the tutor if needed. They are adult group pottery classes and run on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings 7-9. The classes run continuously throughout the year and are suitable for most adults that can attend regularly.
Craft Pottery Long Session: Your session begins with an introduction to Hand Made Craft Pottery and an ice breaker to get your hands dirty. We then continue with more hands on experiences exploring the most common methods of making including the Potters Wheel. During the four hour session you will be shown different ways of making pottery. They will include useful and easily learnt handbuilding methods that will get you making in no time at all. You will be given demonstrations before you try your hand including making your own work on the traditional potters wheel.
Raku Days: Great Fun, Steam, Smoke and Flames. If you have tried Raku before you know what fun it is, if not you have a great experience ahead of you. The Raku Firing is suitable for all (adults). You will experiment on several pieces before moving on to larger pots. If you have your own pots you can fire these depending on size and what we think about them (materials etc.) on the day.
Pit Firing and Fuming: Pit Firing & Fuming methods. Great Fun, Smoke and Flames. If you have tried firing outside before you know what fun it is. If not you have a great experience ahead of you. The day includes your finished pots to take home. You will experiment on several pots using the firing methods. If you have your own pots you can fire these depending on size and what we think about them (materials etc.) on the day.

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Price: Paid

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Pricing URL: http://www.thepottersbarn.co.uk

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

We are happy to arrange a Pottery Party for anyone but to give you an idea we have split them into examples below. Please have a look and if you would like something a little different from one of the regular parties let us know and we will do our best to meet your requirements. Contact the venue for enquries.

Open Wednesday & Saturday 1-5pm.
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Address: Roughwood Lane, Hassall Green, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4XX, England

Post Code: CW11 4XX

Council: Cheshire East

County: Cheshire