Pottery Classes in St Neots
Inspired by The Great Pottery Throwdown and want to learn a new creative hobby or hone your skills? Discover the art of hand-building at Crafty Monkey. Our pottery classes focus on tactile, hands-on techniques—like pinching, coiling, and slab building—to create unique ceramics without the need for a pottery wheel.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, our clay workshops offer a therapeutic escape in a relaxed studio environment. Learn pottery techniques and create and paint your own ceramic piece in our welcoming space, located between Bedford and Cambridge.
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1. Pottery Makes
Choose What to Make
We offer a wide range of themed pottery makes: from functional pieces like mugs, pots and planters to decorative creations such as Highland coos, gnomes and Taylor‑Swift‑inspired trinket dishes.
Many of these projects are taught within one or more of our Core Pottery Classes. Click on the project for info and to find which Core Class to book.
Introduction to Hand‑Building
Pottery Taster Lesson
A relaxed beginner‑friendly session where you’ll be taught the basics of working with clay - pinching, coiling and slab‑building before deciding which method to use for your make. Ideal if you’re new to pottery and want to learn the fundamentals of hand‑building.
2. Core Pottery Classes
Your Main Building Workshop
Our Core Pottery Making Classes are the foundation for many of the pottery makes. You'll learn the essential hand‑building skills needed to create a wide range of pottery pieces. Everyone starts by building the same (or a very similar) base structure, then personalises it to create their chosen creations.
Pottery Making Options at Crafty Monkey
Pottery Workshops We Offer
Explore our range of instructor-led pottery classes held at our St Neots studio and clay creations you can make. From fundamental hand-building techniques to seasonal specials, our beginner-friendly ceramic making workshops are designed to help you create something from clay you're proud of!
How to Book the Right Pottery Class
1. Browse the options below.
2. If you’ve chosen a project, click on it to see:
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Information on what you’ll create
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Which Core Pottery Class to book to make it
3. Once you know the class you need, head to our Class Schedule to see upcoming dates
or click through to the relevant Core Class to book your spot.
Before You Book
Working with clay is wonderfully creative, but it can also be unpredictable during the drying and firing stages. Pieces can sometimes develop issues such as cracks, breakages, warping, or parts becoming detached. Occasionally, items may collapse as they dry or, very rarely, explode in the kiln if air pockets are present. These risks are a normal part of working with clay, and following the instructor’s guidance will greatly reduce the chances of problems occurring.
Due of this, we can’t guarantee every piece will survive fully intact. If something does happen to your piece, we do our best to repair it, but are unable to offer compensation unless it's due to an error on our part.
Why Choose Crafty Monkey Pottery Classes
Full Instruction Given
We guide you through each step of the process, offering tips and techniques as you go.
Affordable Pricing
Our classes are competitively priced to ensure everyone can experience the joy of pottery.
Small Groups
We keep our groups small to ensure individual attention if needed.
Sustainable Business
We employ sustainable practices as the environment is important to us Learn more
All Materials Provided
Your class includes clay, use of sculpting tools, stamps, cutters and underglaze paints.
Small Business
By chooing us, you'll be supporting a small independent local business.
Relaxing Environment
Enjoy a friendly and supportive atmosphere that fosters creativity and relaxation.
Do you hold your pottery classes in St Neots?
Our scheduled workshops are mostly held at our Crafty Monkey Studio on Moore's Walk in St. Neots. Usually on Sunday mornings.
Are your pottery lessons for beginners?
Our classes are aimed at Beginners and would also suit people with prior experience.
Are your clay workshops for adults?
Adults mainly attend our pottery classes, but kids aged 8+ are welcome (under 10s need a participating adult).
Do you hold pottery classes for kids?
While age 8+ can book onto our pottery classes, we occasionally run children's pottery workshops like Clay Monsters, usually during the school holidays.
Make & Paint
Unlike some pottery classes, at Crafty Monkey, you will make and paint your pottery creation in the same class. There's no extra charge!
Do you offer private group pottery lessons?
Yes! For groups of 6 or more people, we may be able to arrange an exclusive pottery workshop at a time that suits you. This is a popular option for:
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Crafty Hen Dos
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Birthday Parties
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Team Building & Work Socials
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Family & Friends
Can you run classes other days?
If there's 4 or more of you, we may be able to run a class and open it up for others to book onto.
Pottery Lessons General Info
Drying & Firing Process
After your class, your piece stays with us to dry fully before we glaze and fire in the kiln. This process takes 4–5 weeks and we email you when it’s ready to collect.