Private pottery bookings

Visiting Margate and fancy doing something hands-on? Or planning a small celebration, family get-together, or a children’s party with a creative focus?

You can book a private pottery session at Handmade Margate for your group. It’s relaxed, beginner-friendly, and guided step-by-step.

Enquiries: handmademargate@mail.com

What private sessions are like

You’ll have the studio to yourselves for the session, with plenty of guidance and a project that suits your group.

We offer handbuilding (pinch / coil / slab) because it’s accessible, satisfying, and works well for mixed ages.

We glaze and fire your pieces for you after the session, then you collect them once they’re ready or we can post for an additional cost.

Choose your private session

1) Private handbuilding session

Make a small piece from scratch (options depend on time and group): mug, small bowl, plant pot, trinket dish, tiles, candle sticks, wax burners, wall plant pockets or a seasonal project. Starting from £ 50pp for two hours

Best for: families, friends, mixed groups, hen parties that want something calm, visitors who want a unique keepsake.

2) Private mug session

A focused session where everyone makes a mug, then decorates it with underglaze. Starting from £50pp for two hours

Best for: visitors, birthdays, small groups who want a clear outcome.

3) Children’s pottery party

A structured session with a simple project that works for ages 5 plus, with time built in for decorating. Starting from £20per child for 1.5 hours

Best for: birthdays and family parties.

4) Private group booking

If you’re a larger group, a team day, or you want something very specific, email and we’ll plan it properly.

What’s included

• Private use of the studio for your session

• All materials and tools

• Guided teaching (beginners welcome)

• Glazing and firing after your session

• Packaging for collection

Practical details

Session length: 1-3 hours depending on booking
Group size: 4 to 14 in the studio, larger space can be secured if required
Price: £200 minimum spend per booking
Deposit: £50 to secure the date (deducted from your total)
Rescheduling / cancellations: 14 days notice required, and the deposit may be held if we cannot cover the date
Collecting work: please collect within 6 weeks of your “ready” email (we can’t store things forever)

If you’re visiting from out of town, tell me — we can discuss the best option for collection (or alternative arrangements if possible).

Optional extras

If you’d like a more “occasion” feel, ask about:

• A short break for cake

• Simple decorations (nothing messy)

• A tailored project theme

(Just note: pottery isn’t instant — the firing and glazing process takes time.)

How to book

Email handmademargate@mail.com with:

• Preferred date + a back-up date

• Group size and ages (if children)

• Which session you want (handbuilding / mugs / kids party)

• Any access needs

• Whether you’re visiting and when you’ll be in town