September Festival at the Leach pottery

We are pleased to be part of the St Ives September Festival 13-27 September 2025. Join us for a collection of special creative workshops and tours to celebrate this year’s festival.

From Friday 12 September – Friday 3 October there will be road works outside the pottery. Should you wish to arrange accessible car drop off please email charmaine.orkamfat@leachpottery.com. Plan your visit here.

Children working with clay to create forms inspired by the work of Bernard Leach — Build and Sculpt a Kiln Tea Light Holder
Sunday 21 September, 2-4pm.

Curious about Kilns: Museum Tour with Dr. Matthew Tyas Thursday 25 September 11-12.

Curious about Kilns: John Mackenzie
Wednesday 17 September 3-3:30pm.

A participant building and sculpting a vase — Evening workshops: Make an Autumn Vase
Thursday 25 September, 6-8pm.

Photography Opens: Capture Clay
Tuesday 16 September, 8-9am, 9-10am or 5-6pm.
Wednesday 24 September, 8-9am, 9-10am or 5-6pm.

Participant sculpting and building a set of pinch pot bowls — Evening Workshops: Make a Bowl, in a bowl, in a bowl
Thursday 18 September, 6-8pm.