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The Leach Pottery

Higher Stennack
St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2HE
01736 799703
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 Improvers Potters Adult Courses 2026


The Principles of Studio Pottery

A programme of creative, practical workshops and courses for beginners to advanced potters who wish to explore the skills, technique and ethos of studio pottery.

We look forward to releasing more specialist courses across the year.

Making Pottery should not be like climbing a mountain, it should be more like walking down the hill in a pleasant breeze.

Shoji Hamada, 1894-1978

Potter pulling walls of clay form on a potter's wheel

Form & Function, Throwing Course: 3 Days 2026

In Focus: Lidded Jars, 3 Days

In Focus: Practice, Practice, Practice, 3 Days

In Focus: A Potter’s Way of Seeing, 3 Days

National Lottery Open Week

Glazed test tiles in an electric kiln

Glazing for Beginners: Introduction to Theory & Application, 3 Days

Potter throwing larger vessel on a potter's wheel

Throwing Beyond: Large Vessels, 5 Days SOLD OUT

Potter setting the rim of a pot under tutor guidance

Form & Function, Throwing Course: 5 Days 2026

In Focus: Nesting Bowls, 3 Days

In Focus: Jugs, 3 Days

Fired pots with surface decoration detail

Intermediate Throwing & Surface Decoration: 5 Days

Specialist Skills Course: Exploring Glazes – Glaze Technology, 4 Days

Expression of interest for the Leach Year 2026 - 2027

The Leach Year: Year Long Course SOLD OUT

Three-Week Improver Throwing Course

Potter demonstrating pulling handles

Handles in focus, 3 Days 2026

In Focus: Teacups & Saucers, 3 Days

Clay forms drying on ware boards in the pottery garden

 Production Pottery: Throwing with Efficiency & Skill, 5 Days

Potter decorating a bottle

Plates and Bottles: 5 Days SOLD OUT

Potter decorating pot

The Potter’s Beginnings: Year Long Course 2026 SOLD OUT

Clay teapots different shapes and sizes

Lidded vessels and teapots: 5 Days 2026 SOLD OUT

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