Pottery has been the cornerstone of our crafts programme for more than forty years, and our facilities are amongst the best and most popular in the county. We run more than 16 participatory workshops every week, providing tutored opportunities for complete beginners, afterschool and holiday sessions for children and teens, and a class for adults with disabilities. We also offer untutored sessions for experienced ceramicists.
Click here to discover all of our weekly pottery classes.
The QPAC Pottery has hosted masterclasses from world-renowned potters such as John Leach, Chris Bramble and Siddig El’nigoumi. ‘Great Pottery Throwdown’ judge Kate Malone welcomed QPAC for a private viewing and talk during her residency at Waddesdon Manor, and exhibited in our gallery shop Artisan. Throwdown contestants Elaine Wells and Freya Bramble have led workshops with us. Freya’s masterclass alongside her father Chris can be watched in full above.
Our pottery department is overseen by experienced ceramicist Charlie Butters, who not only specialises in throwing, but also enjoys developing new glazes and promoting the Centre’s facilities and opportunities through regular workshops. The department is supported by a loyal team of longstanding experienced tutors.