Pottery studio, creative hub & artisan shop.

34 St. Martins Street, Wallingford OX10 0ED

Creative Workshops

A growing range of creative workshops, designed specifically for adults, are choosing The Potter's Wheel as their host.
These creative workshops are fully managed and run by independent workshop leaders.
Please direct any questions to the workshop leader whose details are shown below with the workshop details.

April 2024

Life drawing sketch by Claire Howlett
Life drawing sketch by EmilyJane
Life drawing sketch by Claire Howlett
Untutored Life Drawing (April Sessions)

2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd  April , 6:00pm – 8:00pm with The Potter's Wheel

Join The Potter’s Wheel for untutored life drawing on Tuesday evenings during April. Models as noted below. All abilities are very welcome! Please feel free to bring your own materials and equipment.

The model will sit nude for a variety of short and long poses with a 15min break halfway through the Session.

  • Day: Tuesday
  • Time: 6pm – 8pm
  • Models: 2nd-M / 9th-F / 16th-F / 23rd-tbc
  • Price: £15 per Session
  • What’s provided:
    • Drawing board, paper, pencils, charcoal
    • Accessible toilet facilities
    • Tea, coffee, and squash are available
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Download the PDF Infosheet for these Life Drawing Sessions at The Potter's Wheel...

To book your spot please or pop into the shop. Booking is confirmed upon payment.

Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
China Mosaics

13th April, 11.00am – 4:30pm with CracktPot Jo

In this workshop you will learn how to repurpose broken and unwanted china and create your very own unique mosaic to take home. You will learn how to nip, compose, stick, grout and finish a mosaic on a square plaque. You could make a house number or decorative plaque for your garden or house. All materials included, but if you have a special piece of broken china you may wish to use bring it along. Suitable for beginners and improvers alike.

Info, pricing and bookings for this workshop...

Lino Printing for Beginners with Sharon Akers
Lino Printing for Beginners with Sharon Akers
Lino Printing for Beginners with Sharon Akers
Lino Printing for Beginners

20th April, 9:00am – 1:00pm with Sharon Akers

Whether you're a confident creative or an eager amateur, why not come along to one or all of my art classes? Enjoy a relaxed studio art session with like minded people exploring a wide variety of techniques and materials. I am an experienced art teacher with the aim that everyone leaves my classes with their own piece of artwork.

From 9am to 1pm. ONLY £40 including materials and fresh ground coffee and biscuits.

Create, Mend and Upcycle with Victoria Squires
Create, Mend and Upcycle with Victoria Squires
Create, Mend and Upcycle with Victoria Squires
Create, Mend and Upcycle

27th April, 10:00am – 1:00pm with Victoria Squires

Join Victoria in a fun filled workshop exploring the joys of Free Machine embroidery. She has had over 20 years' teaching experience with this art form and will guide you with creating or decorating fabric as well as mending clothing using this skill. You can use her machines or bring your own so that Victoria can advise you how to use your individual machine to create fantastic colourful pieces or upcycle clothing! You’ll need some scrap fabric (although Victoria will bring a selection), scissors and an embroidery hoop.

This class begins at 10:00 and finishes at 1:00pm. £35 per person.

Places are limited, so to reserve your place or for further information please email me at victoriacreates@btinternet.com , or visit http://www.victoriasquires.com/

May 2024

Life drawing sketch by Claire Howlett
Life drawing sketch by EmilyJane
Life drawing sketch by Claire Howlett
Untutored Life Drawing (May Sessions)

7th & 14th  May , 6:00pm – 8:00pm with The Potter's Wheel

Join The Potter’s Wheel for untutored life drawing on Tuesday evenings during May. Models as noted below. All abilities are very welcome! Please feel free to bring your own materials and equipment.

The model will sit nude for a variety of short and long poses with a 15min break halfway through the Session.

  • Day: Tuesday
  • Time: 6pm – 8pm
  • Models: 7th-M / 14th-tbc
  • Price: £15 per Session
  • What’s provided:
    • Drawing board, paper, pencils, charcoal
    • Accessible toilet facilities
    • Tea, coffee, and squash are available
Download PDF icon

Download the PDF Infosheet for these Life Drawing Sessions at The Potter's Wheel...

To book your spot please or pop into the shop. Booking is confirmed upon payment.

Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
China Mosaics

4th May, 11.00am – 4:30pm with CracktPot Jo

In this workshop you will learn how to repurpose broken and unwanted china and create your very own unique mosaic to take home. You will learn how to nip, compose, stick, grout and finish a mosaic on a square plaque. You could make a house number or decorative plaque for your garden or house. All materials included, but if you have a special piece of broken china you may wish to use bring it along. Suitable for beginners and improvers alike.

Unfortunately this workshop has had to be POSTPONED.
Please contact the workshop leader for further details.

Info, pricing and bookings for this workshop...

June 2024

Life drawing sketch by Claire Howlett
Life drawing sketch by EmilyJane
Life drawing sketch by Claire Howlett
Untutored Life Drawing (June Sessions)

4th & 18th  June , 6:00pm – 8:00pm with The Potter's Wheel

Join The Potter’s Wheel for untutored life drawing on Tuesday evenings during June. Models as noted below. All abilities are very welcome! Please feel free to bring your own materials and equipment.

The model will sit nude for a variety of short and long poses with a 15min break halfway through the Session.

  • Day: Tuesday
  • Time: 6pm – 8pm
  • Models: 4th-F / 18th-F
  • Price: £15 per Session
  • What’s provided:
    • Drawing board, paper, pencils, charcoal
    • Accessible toilet facilities
    • Tea, coffee, and squash are available
Download PDF icon

Download the PDF Infosheet for these Life Drawing Sessions at The Potter's Wheel...

To book your spot please or pop into the shop. Booking is confirmed upon payment.

Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
China Mosaics

8th June, 11:00am – 4:30pm with CracktPot Jo

In this workshop you will learn how to repurpose broken and unwanted china and create your very own unique mosaic to take home. You will learn how to nip, compose, stick, grout and finish a mosaic on a square plaque. You could make a house number or decorative plaque for your garden or house. All materials included, but if you have a special piece of broken china you may wish to use bring it along. Suitable for beginners and improvers alike.

Info, pricing and bookings for this workshop...

Experience Crochet with Victoria Squires
Experience Crochet with Victoria Squires
Experience Crochet with Victoria Squires
Experience Crochet

13th June, Time TBC with Victoria Squires

For more information regarding this workshop please contact Victoria.

Places are limited so to reserve your place or for further information please email me at victoriacreates@btinternet.com , or visit http://www.victoriasquires.com/

Sewing Machine Know-how with Victoria Squires
Sewing Machine Know-how with Victoria Squires
Sewing Machine Know-how with Victoria Squires
Sewing Machine Know-how

22nd June, Time TBC with Victoria Squires

For more information regarding this workshop please contact Victoria.

Places are limited so to reserve your place or for further information please email me at victoriacreates@btinternet.com , or visit http://www.victoriasquires.com/

Summer Screen Printing with Victoria Squires with Victoria Squires
Summer Screen Printing with Victoria Squires with Victoria Squires
Summer Screen Printing with Victoria Squires with Victoria Squires
Summer Screen Printing with Victoria Squires

29th June, 9:30am – 1:30pm with Victoria Squires

Join me, Victoria, on this informative workshop about the Art of Screen Printing. During the first half of the morning I will show you the different methods of printing to create crisp graphic designs onto paper or fabric. In the afternoon you will design your own screen and print it onto a tea towel, half a metre of fabric and/or heavy cartridge papers. There will be ample time to experiment with your designs and if you wish, mix them with my screens to create a wonderful array of prints. You will also be shown how to heat-set your designs so that they are washable. Your half a metre of fabric can then be made into lampshades, cushions or small gift items.

From 9:30am to 1:30pm. £45 for the session which includes materials.

Places are limited so to reserve your place or for further information please email me at victoriacreates@btinternet.com , or visit http://www.victoriasquires.com/

July 2024

Life drawing sketch by Claire Howlett
Life drawing sketch by EmilyJane
Life drawing sketch by Claire Howlett
Untutored Life Drawing (July Sessions)

2nd, 16th & 30th  July , 6:00pm – 8:00pm with The Potter's Wheel

Join The Potter’s Wheel for untutored life drawing on Tuesday evenings during July. Models as noted below. All abilities are very welcome! Please feel free to bring your own materials and equipment.

The model will sit nude for a variety of short and long poses with a 15min break halfway through the Session.

  • Day: Tuesday
  • Time: 6pm – 8pm
  • Models: 2nd-M / 16th-F / 30th-F
  • Price: £15 per Session
  • What’s provided:
    • Drawing board, paper, pencils, charcoal
    • Accessible toilet facilities
    • Tea, coffee, and squash are available
Download PDF icon

Download the PDF Infosheet for these Life Drawing Sessions at The Potter's Wheel...

To book your spot please or pop into the shop. Booking is confirmed upon payment.

Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
China Mosaics

13th July, 11:00am – 4:30pm with CracktPot Jo

In this workshop you will learn how to repurpose broken and unwanted china and create your very own unique mosaic to take home. You will learn how to nip, compose, stick, grout and finish a mosaic on a square plaque. You could make a house number or decorative plaque for your garden or house. All materials included, but if you have a special piece of broken china you may wish to use bring it along. Suitable for beginners and improvers alike.

Info, pricing and bookings for this workshop...

Inks and Prints with Sharon Akers
Inks and Prints with Sharon Akers
Inks and Prints with Sharon Akers
Inks and Prints

20th July, 9:00am – 1:00pm with Sharon Akers

Whether you're a confident creative or an eager amateur, why not come along to one or all of my art classes? Enjoy a relaxed studio art session with like minded people exploring a wide variety of techniques and materials. I am an experienced art teacher with the aim that everyone leaves my classes with their own piece of artwork.

From 9am to 1pm.  Materials, along with and fresh ground coffee and biscuits, included.

Felting the Summer Landscape with Victoria Squires
Felting the Summer Landscape with Victoria Squires
Felting the Summer Landscape with Victoria Squires
Felting the Summer Landscape

27th July, 9:30am – 1:30pm with Victoria Squires

Felting is a wonderful craft which produces lovely textural fabric which can be framed, made into bags, cushions and other items. I will teach you how to layer the felt roving and then, on the top layer, produce a landscape design, abstract, or a floral design. You will then learn how to felt your design with action and movement. Whilst the felt is drying I will teach you how to make felt beads; and then, when your felt piece is dry, I will show you how to add detail to your work with needle felting.

I will bring brownies and you can recharge with coffee and tea!

This class begins at 9:30 and finishes at 1:30pm, it is £45 which includes all your materials.

Places are limited so to reserve your place or for further information please email me at victoriacreates@btinternet.com , or visit http://www.victoriasquires.com/

August 2024

Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
China Mosaics

10th August, 11:00am – 4:30pm with CracktPot Jo

In this workshop you will learn how to repurpose broken and unwanted china and create your very own unique mosaic to take home. You will learn how to nip, compose, stick, grout and finish a mosaic on a square plaque. You could make a house number or decorative plaque for your garden or house. All materials included, but if you have a special piece of broken china you may wish to use bring it along. Suitable for beginners and improvers alike.

Info, pricing and bookings for this workshop...

Lino Printing for Beginners with Sharon Akers
Lino Printing for Beginners with Sharon Akers
Lino Printing for Beginners with Sharon Akers
Lino Printing for Beginners

17th August, 9:00am – 1:00pm with Sharon Akers

Whether you're a confident creative or an eager amateur, why not come along to one or all of my art classes? Enjoy a relaxed studio art session with like minded people exploring a wide variety of techniques and materials. I am an experienced art teacher with the aim that everyone leaves my classes with their own piece of artwork.

From 9am to 1pm. ONLY £40 including materials and fresh ground coffee and biscuits.

September 2024

Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
Mosaics by CracktPot Jo
China Mosaics

7th September, 11:00am – 4:30pm with CracktPot Jo

In this workshop you will learn how to repurpose broken and unwanted china and create your very own unique mosaic to take home. You will learn how to nip, compose, stick, grout and finish a mosaic on a square plaque. You could make a house number or decorative plaque for your garden or house. All materials included, but if you have a special piece of broken china you may wish to use bring it along. Suitable for beginners and improvers alike.

Info, pricing and bookings for this workshop...

Wire and Junk Sculpture with Sharon Akers
Wire and Junk Sculpture with Sharon Akers
Wire and Junk Sculpture with Sharon Akers
Wire and Junk Sculpture

21st September, 9:00am – 1:00pm with Sharon Akers

Whether you're a confident creative or an eager amateur, why not come along to one or all of my art classes? Enjoy a relaxed studio art session with like minded people exploring a wide variety of techniques and materials. I am an experienced art teacher with the aim that everyone leaves my classes with their own piece of artwork.

From 9am to 1pm. ONLY £40 including materials and fresh ground coffee and biscuits.

Unfortunately this workshop has had to be POSTPONED.
Please contact the workshop leader for further details.

October 2024

Ragged Rugs with Lizzie of Ragged Life
Ragged Rugs with Lizzie of Ragged Life
Ragged Rugs with Lizzie of Ragged Life
Ragged Rugs

5th October, 10:00am – 4:00pm with Lizzie of Ragged Life

Have fun turning old t-shirts and forgotten favourites into recycled works of art with the age-old skill of rag rugging. In this full day class you will learn all the skills you will need to be able to make unique rag rugs, cushions and art to spice up your home. Careful though, it’s addictive! In this workshop you will learn the 3 British techniques for making flowers, and then choose another project to begin under supervision in the afternoon e.g. a rag rug cushion, rag rug wreath, bouquet, shopping bag or rug. You will be provided with all the materials you need during the class but, as the charm of rag rugging is often in the memories attached to old clothes, you're welcome to bring along any of your own clothing you’d like to incorporate, particularly if you have clothing with sentimental value that you'd like to use.

Head over to our website to book your place. Any questions, just shoot Lizzie an email on hello@raggedlife.com - she'd love to hear from you; or visit https://www.raggedlife.com/pages/book-a-class

If you would like to talk about running a workshop at The Potter's Wheel please send your details via the Contact page.