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South Wales Pottery Workshops and Ceramic Classes at Matthew Jones Ceramics
Looking for pottery near me or a creative escape in South Wales? Our popular pottery workshops and ceramic classes are held at the Matthew Jones Ceramics Studio in Blackwood just north of Cardiff and only a 15 minute drive from the M4, making us easily accessible whether you’re coming from Cardiff, Newport, or even Bristol.
Using the wheel, and a variety of ceramic tools and techniques, you’ll explore the art of ceramic making in a relaxed, hands on environment. Whether you're an enthusiastic beginner or a wheel throwing wizard, our ceramics courses are designed to inspire creativity and build confidence at every level. Our workshops are a great option for individuals, friends or those looking for a unique couples pottery experience. Share the experience and get creative together by make lasting memories (and ceramics) side by side.
The Ceramic Studio
All workshops take place at our purpose built ceramics studio in South Wales. It’s a welcoming space with a warm, informal atmosphere always filled with chatter, creativity and the smell of freshly brewed coffee. We regularly host guests from Bristol, Cardiff, the Valleys, and beyond from first-time potters to experienced makers.
Skills You Will Learn
Each Pottery Masterclass covers every step of the ceramic making process — from centring clay to throwing and decorating your own bespoke items.
By the end of the session, you’ll have created three functional pieces of stoneware tableware that are dishwasher, microwave, and food safe.
We start with three balls of clay and finish with three fully glazed pieces, fired to stoneware temperature. Your finished ceramics will be ready for collection from our studio in Blackwood, South Wales, around six weeks later. The workshops are two hours long. If you're curious about what a session involves, check out our blog post for a behind-the-scenes look at our most popular pottery classes near Cardiff.
Everything is clear glazed and fired up to stoneware temperatures giving it that distinctive finish and your work will be ready and waiting for you to be picked up back where it all began at our workshop in Blackwood, South Wales.
Your pots will be ready to collect from our Blackwood ceramics studio around six weeks after your session. If you want more info, check out our blog post here where we walk you through what a workshop looks like.
Use the booking calendar below to check availability and book your ceramics workshop at our South Wales studio.
Private Pottery Workshops in South Wales
Should you wish to book the studio and myself for a private workshop just get in touch on the contact page with your requirements and we can provide you with a bespoke quote.
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