The Ceramic Studio
Brenchley, West Kent
The Ceramic Studio teaches pottery in two converted barns on an orchard farm near Brenchley, a short drive from Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Paddock Wood. Beginners can book a three-hour taster to try hand building and the wheel, or a full experience day, while regulars sign up for termly classes.
Highlights
- Saturday taster sessions where you make a mug or vase and have a go on the wheel
- Family taster afternoons for parents and children together
- Full-day pottery experience days with lunch made on site
- Guest potter workshops and specialist courses for those with some experience
- A Christmas makers' market on Sunday 29 November 2026, 10am to 3pm
Good to know
- Sessions must be booked; the studio does not offer drop-in time
- Small class sizes, run by experienced tutors
- Gift vouchers are sold online
Getting there
The Ceramic Studio, The Old Workshop, Hononton Farm, Furnace Lane, Tonbridge, TN12 7BXParking: Free parking outside the studio.
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