Pottery Classes in Somerset with Nicola Werner
Learn Majolica Pottery
Spend a day in the workshop learning to throw pots and paint in the traditional majolica style.
These small, informal classes take place in Fitzhead, Somerset, offering a hands-on introduction to pottery in a calm rural setting.
A Day Pottery Course in Fitzhead
Set beside Fitzhead Church and the old tithe barn, the workshop is a light, working studio surrounded by countryside.
The day begins with coffee and a demonstration, followed by time on the wheel where you will learn the basics of throwing pots. With just three wheels available, everyone has time to practise and develop a feel for the clay.
In the afternoon, we turn to painting, exploring decoration on tin-glazed earthenware in the majolica tradition.
This is a relaxed and practical introduction to pottery, suitable for complete beginners as well as those looking to reconnect with making.
What You Will Learn
- How to throw pots on a pottery wheel
- The stages of making, drying and firing
- An introduction to majolica pottery techniques
- How to paint decorative tiles by hand
What’s Included
- Coffee and welcome demonstration
- A potter’s lunch of homemade soup, bread, cheese and fruit
- Tea and cake
- Two hand-painted tiles, fired and posted to you
Aprons are provided. Please wear old clothes. Short nails are recommended for throwing.
If there are any allergies or dietary requirements, please communicate this in advance.
Price & Group Size
£600 per day for up to four people
Small group sizes ensure plenty of individual guidance and a relaxed atmosphere.
Ideal for friends, family groups or as a thoughtful gift.
Optional Extras
Your thrown pots can be fired, glazed and posted to you after the course.
This is charged separately depending on the number and size of pieces.
Course Times & Booking
- 10am – 4pm
- Dates arranged to suit your group
To book a pottery class in Somerset or check availability, please email info@nicolawerner.com or get in touch below.
About Nicola Werner
Nicola is both potter and painter, trained at the Central School of Art and apprenticed to Alan Caiger-Smith at Aldermaston Pottery.
With over 30 years’ experience, she is known for her hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware, inspired by European majolica traditions and the natural world.