private lessons or functions
Handbuilding or Wheel Throwing....
Or a mixture of the 2! The choice is yours.
During a pottery lesson you will be given 4 hours of undivided attention, focussing on hand building and / or wheel throwing. The choice is yours and it's led by you.
Have a vision in mind of what you would like to make and we can help you with the rest.
You can choose from a 1:1 session, a couples session or choose up to 9 other people to share the cost with you.
As we only have 5 pottery wheels, a dedicated throwing lesson will be a maximum of 5 people but if you are wanting up to 10 people, half the group can be hand building while the other half are wheel throwing. We can have a maximum of 10 people on a Friday and Saturday - perfect for a party or corporate event but Monday to Thursday the maximum number of people is 8.
Simply message us with your choice of dates, an idea of what you would like to make and how many people you would like to share your session with and we can create a personalized booking for you and your group. If you would like the room decorated and us to provide food and drink then please message us for a price to include this.
Only your finished piece is weighed and paid for at the end of your session and you don't even have to keep it if you don't want to. All clay can be recycled before its 1st bisque firing.
Clay is charged at £1.50 per 100gm.
Price List
1:1 - £95 pp
1:2 - £80 pp = £160
1:3 - £75 pp = £225
1:4 - £70 pp = £280
1:5 - £65 pp = £325
Groups of 6-10 will have
2 members of staff
at a cost of £60 per head.
Please indicate if you
would like food and drink provided.
We are open till 6pm Monday to Thursday where 8 people are allowed
or 9pm Friday and Saturday where 10 people are allowed.
Intensive Wheel throwing workshop
Starting 14th & 21st November
Join us for an intensive throwing workshop where you will be taught the basics in how to throw, trim and glaze in a beginners crash course. Its the ideal opportunity to get you started on the wheel with full tuition before you explore the Open Studio Sessions and practice what you have been taught.
Session are every other Friday for 3 session.
Christmas Decoration making workshops - 19th & 21st November
Christmas t-light holder workshop - friday 28th November
daisy lake pottery - now open
About Us
How it works....
Where are we?
Daisy Lake Pottery is a community pottery studio - a shared creative space where people of all ages and skill levels can come together to work with clay.
- Shared equipment & space
- Collaborative environment
- Classes & Workshops
- Private Functions & Corporate Events
- Home Education opportunity
- Online Shop
- Bespoke Orders
- Vouchers available
- Unique lakes
Daisy Lake Pottery is a community pottery studio - a shared creative space where people of all ages and skill levels can come together to work with clay.
- Shared equipment & space
- Collaborative environment
- Classes & Workshops
- Private Functions & Corporate Events
- Home Education opportunity
- Online Shop
- Bespoke Orders
- Vouchers available
- Unique lakeside location
It’s not just about making pots—it’s about connection, creativity, and community.
Where are we?
How it works....
Where are we?
Nestled in the heart of the Copthorne countryside - just 6 minutes from Junction 10 of the M23.
Our pottery studio offers a serene environment for creativity with stunning views of the picturesque lake, it's the perfect backdrop for your pottery journey.
The studio is well equipped with 5 British made pottery wheels for you to try or take
Nestled in the heart of the Copthorne countryside - just 6 minutes from Junction 10 of the M23.
Our pottery studio offers a serene environment for creativity with stunning views of the picturesque lake, it's the perfect backdrop for your pottery journey.
The studio is well equipped with 5 British made pottery wheels for you to try or take a lesson or two. The throwing room is situated overlooking the lake.
There's a large open plan hand building space and a wide selection of clays, tools and glazes.
Staff are always on hand to offer advice and support.
How it works....
How it works....
How it works....
Choose from an open pottery session, classes, workshops or functions.
Once you have made your creation and you are happy with your finished result, you will weigh your piece and leave it for its 1st "bisque firing".
Clay is charged at just £1.50 per 100gm. Only your finished piece needs to be weighed and paid for. Only clay that is paid fo
Choose from an open pottery session, classes, workshops or functions.
Once you have made your creation and you are happy with your finished result, you will weigh your piece and leave it for its 1st "bisque firing".
Clay is charged at just £1.50 per 100gm. Only your finished piece needs to be weighed and paid for. Only clay that is paid for can be fired.
If you want to come back to finish your piece it can be stored in a damp box for up to 6 weeks.
You can then book another open session to glaze your piece ready for its 2nd firing.
Its up to you when you choose to come back. There are no set dates or times like most other pottery studios.
Daisy Lake Pottery - who's who?
Tamzin
Bella McBarkFace
Tamzin
Tamzin started pottery classes just after covid and has run her own pottery studio for over 3 years. Whilst Tamzin is not a qualified pottery teacher, she's keen to share her knowledge, tips, tricks and experience to help you along your pottery journey.
Sophie
Bella McBarkFace
Tamzin
Sophie caught the pottery bug off her mother and after getting her 1st wheel for Christmas has improved in her pottery skills very quickly. Sophie is in charge of the social media side of the business as well as the day to day running of the studio.
Julia
Bella McBarkFace
Bella McBarkFace
Julia is the cabin owner.
She will often be seen riding her sit on mower or pushing a wheel barrow around. She's always very busy but please do say hello!
Bella McBarkFace
Bella McBarkFace
Bella McBarkFace
Head of Security!
Bella will be sure to let us know of your arrival and is partial to eating the clay!
If you are not too keen on dogs then please do let us know and we can give her the day off!
Introducing Home Education Bookings
By Popular Demand.....
We are excited to bring you a new listing by way of Home Education opportunities.
Having chatted to a few parents of Home Educated Children, we are pleased to announce that we can offer subsidised fortnightly sessions on a Wednesday starting on 5th November.
There will be 2 slots a day 9.30 - 12 & 12.30 - 3pm.
Each session will be £20. Clay is charged at a reduced rate of £1 per 100gm.
There will be 2 members of staff for each session and the children can choose between hand building or wheel throwing. They can follow a structured lesson or just come and do their own thing.
The service is a pay as you go so no need to commit to termly fees.
Please contact us if you would like to know anything more.
