The Farnham Pottery
A hub offering a rich and vibrant creative environment
Open 7 days a week
9am - 4pm
​Here at CLAY, our classes and workshops are designed for all abilities; from those experiencing their first touch of clay, to those wanting to realise a passion project. ​​​​
The Farnham Pottery and Birdworld are teaming up to offer you a unique opportunity to capture the charm and personality of the resident penguins in clay sculptures.
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Your day will begin with meeting Squid and his friends during the morning feed. You’ll have the chance to get up close, take photos, and sketch, using the encounter as inspiration for your very own penguin sculpture.
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The Farnham Pottery and Birdworld are teaming up to offer you a unique opportunity to capture the charm and personality of the resident penguins in clay sculptures.
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Your day will begin with meeting Squid and his friends during the morning feed. You’ll have the chance to get up close, take photos, and sketch, using the encounter as inspiration for your very own penguin sculpture.
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​​​​​Venue Hire
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The Farnham Pottery's historic building holds plenty of character.
It's the perfect space to host a variety of events, from celebration parties to intimate weddings and corporate days.
Let us help you create a memorable experience in this one-of-a-kind location.
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​​​​​January CLAY Social
​Guest Speaker Dylan Bowen
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Thursday 29th January 2026
18:30 - 20:00
Talk starts at 19:00
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Dylan Bowen is a third-generation potter renowned for his loosely thrown, slip-decorated earthenware, which bridges traditional English slipware and contemporary ceramics.
Working with both wheel-thrown and hand-built forms, Dylan pours, trails, and brushes liquid clay slip onto his pieces, capturing a sense of movement, spontaneity, and gestural mark-making in every work.
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Join us at The Farnham Pottery for a complimentary drink, nibble and a social catch up.
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​​​​​Alison Orchard
Art Class ​​
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26 February 10am - 4pm
Farnham Pottery (Fancy Loft)
The 'Big Skies' painting workshop -
For all you cloud watchers
Learn to create dramatic sky paintings using a simple acrylic colour palette with gestural painting techniques, beautiful glazed colour and texture.
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.
Workshops are available to book a month in advance and are suitable for all abilities.
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