Upcoming workshops
Check out the exciting lineup of talented potters still coming to the studio this Autumn. Don’t miss out on these inspiring, educational, and enjoyable workshop opportunities!
Be sure to register your interest for future workshops, so you'll be the first to know when new dates are added! We will be announcing our 2027 workshops very soon.
Please feel free to email us at info@frschoolofceramics.co.uk with any potter/workshop requests, and we’ll do our best to organise them.

Throwing & Surface Decoration Masterclass with Wayne Clark
1st - 2nd November 2025
Join highly regarded ceramicist Wayne Clark for a two-day masterclass focusing on expressive wheel-thrown forms and surface decoration techniques. Wayne’s work is celebrated for its strong, confident forms and his ability to bring vitality to surfaces through thoughtful, intuitive mark making. Over the course of this hands-on workshop, participants will: Explore Wayne’s unique approach to throwing on the potter’s wheel, including altering and assembling forms Learn surface decoration techniques using slips, oxides, textures, and resist methods Discover how to build rhythm and expression into both form and surface. Watch live demonstrations and benefit from direct, supportive feedback during personal making sessions. Engage in conversations about creativity, process, and the influence of materials and spontaneity in Wayne’s practice. This workshop is perfect for intermediate to advanced makers looking to push their creative boundaries, refine throwing skills, and develop more expressive surfaces. Pieces made are not fired but you are welcome to take them home

Throwing, Fluting & Surface Carving Masterclass with Emily Myers
15th-16th November 2025
Join renowned ceramic artist Emily Myers for a two-day masterclass focusing on her distinctive approach to wheel-thrown forms and intricate surface decoration. Emily is celebrated for her precise fluting, faceting, and carving techniques that transform simple vessels into sculptural works of art.emilymyers.com Over the course of this hands-on workshop, participants will: Learn Emily's techniques for throwing a variety of vessel forms on the potter's wheel Explore methods of fluting, faceting, and carving to create dynamic surface textures Understand the importance of proportion and form in relation to surface decoration Receive personalised guidance to refine throwing and decorating skills Facebook This masterclass is designed for ceramicists and artists eager to deepen their understanding of integrating form and surface, drawing inspiration from both organic and mechanical influences. Pieces made are not fired but you are welcome to take them home Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Slab Building & Surface Mark Making Masterclass with Craig Underhill
29th- 30th November 2025
Join renowned ceramic artist Craig Underhill for an immersive two-day masterclass exploring the intersection of form, texture, and landscape-inspired abstraction. Craig's slab-built vessels serve as three-dimensional canvases, capturing the essence of place through layered surfaces and expressive mark-making. Over the course of this hands-on workshop, participants will: Learn Craig's techniques for constructing slab-built forms that evoke a sense of landscape and place Experiment with various surface treatments, including the application of slips, engobes, and oxides Explore mark-making methods such as sgraffito, monoprinting, and texturing to create depth and narrative Engage in discussions about the influence of environment and personal experience on artistic expression This masterclass is designed for ceramicists and artists eager to deepen their understanding of integrating form and surface, drawing inspiration from the natural and built environments. Pieces made are not fired but you are welcome to take them home.