Frequently Asked Questions
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Nope! We will teach you the basics and any extra info you ask for that we can provide. We've also got a good collection of books in the studio that have all sorts of tips and tricks.
If you're coming to clay club, we ask that only those who already know how to centre the clay, use the wheel - this will make sure our studio assistant isn't totally preoccupied with centring clay for you instead of helping everyone else.
If you're looking to learn all about various techniques of hand building and throwing to get a foundation of understanding that'll help with clay club, why not book onto our 5-week course?
We predominantly use earthenware in the studio. For throwing, hand building and clay club we're using Foster's terracotta and we usually have some of Foster's white stoneware too, however this isn't used as often due to the kilns requiring a lot more energy to fire it and most of our glazes being for lower-temp clays.
​STONEWARE | EARTHENWARE / TERRACOTTA |
​More durable White when fully fired, so glazes appear more bright Fires to a higher temperature in the kiln - a bit more expensive Softer, so a bit easier to throw on the wheel | ​Less durable, but lighter weight Classic terracotta colour when fully fired, so glazes may appear more dull or slightly different to what the bottle says Fires to a lower temperature - cheaper and more eco-friendly More firm and better for sculpting/holding shape |
We are on the high street in Penryn - 31 Higher Market Street.
After 4pm the car park around the corner from us is free.
We have capacity for 6 people at a time, but sometimes there may be fewer.
You are welcome to bring an apron, your favourite paint brushes, inspiration of what you want to make and snacks too!
We advise closed in shoes that you don't mind getting a bit of clay splatter on - it'll wash off with water don't worry. Clothes that can get a bit of clay and glaze on them too - again, it'll all wash off with water.
Might be helpful to tie hair back if you have long hair and are using the pottery wheel. Otherwise come as casual or as fancy as you like!
If you're throwing on the wheel, it's advised to remove rings, bracelets and watches - they can damage what you make and also get wet/full of clay.