The Farnham Pottery
A hub offering a rich and vibrant creative environment
Open 7 days a week
9am - 4pm
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CLAY SUMMER WORKSHOPS
Designed for keen potters who want to develop their making in small and focused groups.
CLAY at The Farnham Pottery are always looking for the opportunity to enrich our communities making and have designed a programme that we hope tickles curiosity and evokes creative exploration. We are exited to announce the 2026 line up of specially selected masterclasses and focused weekend workshops.
The Workshops are designed for a range of experience, the skill levels are indicated on each workshop and are set to ensure all students will benefit from the course. If you have any questions if a masterclass is correct for your skill level please do email us and we can advise you.
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​​CLAY​​​ Guest Speaker
Bisila Noha
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Thursday 19th February 2026
18:30 - 20:00
Complimentary Drink and Nibble
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Bisila Noha's work aims to challenge Western views on art and craft; to question what we understand as productive and worthy in capitalist societies; and to reflect upon the idea of home and oneness pulling from personal experiences in different pottery communities.
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With a background in Translation and International Relations, Bisila is a passionate feminist activist leading the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre and co - directing the arts and activism organisation Lon-art Creative; she is also part of the Steering Committee at Design Can.
​​​​​​CLAY Sculpture
​Starts Friday 13th February - 20th March
18:30
2.5 hours
6 sessions
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This new course uses the methods of handbuilding, formers, pinch pots, solid form and coils to create a finished sculpture of approximately 30cm.
Choose to create an animal, a decorative pot with sculpted decoration or abstract.
You will be taught the process of decoration with either underglaze or oxide to produce a finished piece, or a plain glaze if you'd prefer.
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​​​​​Alison Orchard
Art Class ​​
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Thursday 23 April or Friday 24th April
10am - 4pm
Farnham Pottery (Fancy Loft)
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The ‘Abstract Landscapes’ painting workshop
A day painting, exploring ideas, and loosening up your painting style, to embrace a more abstract interpretation of the landscape. We will be developing techniques to help you simplify your composition and more successfully utilise colour and tone to create harmony in your paintings.
We will be painting with a limited palette of acrylics and exploring the use of collage, pastes and gels. Great for all abilities. An exciting and challenging day with a small group of artists.
Workshops begin with a practical demonstration along with heaps of tuition and enthusiasm from professional artist Alison Orchard.
With limited numbers, workshops get booked quickly, so join Alison’s mailing list at www.alisonorchard.com or email her info@alisonorchard.com for booking details.
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