The Garden Studio
The Garden Studio is a small, friendly space where I run my pottery classes. Adults or children can come to relax or escape from the mundanity or busy-ness of day-to-day life. Here you can be inspired and get quietly absorbed – or work alongside others. It’s a lovely place to meet new people.
whether you want to learn something new, explore your creativity or organise a party.
You can also give your children a holiday treat; they can do it with you or with other children. I am happy to personalise my pottery sessions to suit you, from one individual up to a max of six people.
Contact me to discuss your thoughts and book your first two sessions.
A safe space
Disappear for a while and just express yourself for two hours or more – whatever your age, and whether you consider yourself creative or not!
There are so many areas to explore. Just come and have a go – and be surprised. I have over twenty years’ experience in art and working with clay.
I love to share this with others: it’s so relaxing and definitely addictive.
Type
2 sessions x 2 hours
Level
Complete beginners
Group Size
Up to 4 adults
Price
£80 per person
BOOK CLASS
Our introductory session is a wonderfully social and inspiring way to get a feel for working with clay.
In the first session, you will learn how to prepare the clay as well as a variety of techniques and methods to create the effects you desire. You can make something of your own devising or be guided to realise a project.
The second session will be for glazing; you will be offered a range of different types of glaze to paint your finished piece which will then be fired and ready to collect the following week.
Type
6 sessions x 2 hours
Level
All levels
Group Size
Up to 4 adults
Price
£240 per person
BOOK CLASS
This short course will teach you the basics for getting started in ceramics. It is ideal for beginners or those relatively new to pottery.
You will learn clay techniques such as coiling, slab building, moulding and glazing.
Over 6 sessions you’ll make and glaze three or four pieces to take away with you.
Type
Flexible group classes
Level
All levels
Group Size
Up to 4 adults
Price
Price negotiable according to numbers, etc
BOOK CLASS
Working with clay can be like meditation, especially if you do it mindfully in the right environment. These group classes are kept small so that you can relax and be yourself.
Or maybe you and four friends could treat yourselves and have some fun. Enjoy an evening together of wine, music and clay. Theme it or style it as you like!
Type
2 hours per session
Level
Any level
Group Size
Up to 4 adults
Price
£80 per couple per session
BOOK CLASS
Create something special together on valentines day, impress a first date or treat a special someone on their birthday. This is a creative date night for two – or share the space with another couple.
The first session will involve making a piece of your choice which I can then fire and glaze with a clear glaze ready to be collected the following week. Otherwise, you can return for a second session where you will be offered a variety of glazes to decorate the pieces yourself. The piece will then be fired ready to collect the week after your second session.
Half terms, Easter, summer or Christmas.
We run children’s pottery classes throughout all of the holidays. Please contact me for my next available classes.
2 sessions x 2 hours
£60 for 2 sessions
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Personalised classes
Classes can be arranged for small groups teaching a specific project or just for spontaneous fun!
Ideal as a surprise gift.
Class prices based on group size.
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Gift Cards for family or friends
Choose from any of our available classes. Each class is priced individually, please check out the class page for information. Buy any sessions in advance. Presented on a personalised gift card.
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The intro comes to you
I can bring clay to your home! 2 sessions x 2 hours: a ‘make’ and a ‘glaze’. Price IS negotiable according to numbers, duration, etc.
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Contact Me
If you would like to book a class or have any questions about our offerings, please get in touch. If you have an idea for a class I am open to suggestions.
You can email lydia_nicholson@hotmail.co.uk or call 07749981894.
We are based in High Barnet, London.
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