Work Experience at the Leach Pottery

The Leach Pottery seeks a group of young people to take up work experience placements from Monday 19 – Friday 23 July 2027

While we understand this set week for the placement may not suit everyone, it allows us to offer the fullest experience for the young people possible. 

What will I encounter during my work experience? 

  • An understanding of the Leach Pottery as a business and workplace 

  • An introduction to clay hand-building processes  

  • An introduction to the potter’s wheel  

  • Undertake an independent study task which touches on marketing, planning and researching 

  • Working with community groups making pottery accessible to local people who would otherwise face barriers to accessing the pottery 

  • An understanding of the Leach Pottery history  

  • An insight to the firing, pugging and glazing requirements of the pottery process 

  • How to plan a workshop 

Who is this experience a good fit for? 

Someone who is interested in finding out more about jobs in arts, crafts and heritage. We understand that many students of the arts will be interested in the position but we also encourage students who’s interests lie in wider subjects to consider this experience – the arts need all types of minds! This week is planned with ages 14-18 in mind but please get in touch if you are outside this age catchment and still wish to be considered.

In line with our funding focuses, priority is given to applications from young people in state schools local to the Leach Pottery or within easy daily travel in Cornwall.

What to expect from your work experience at Leach Pottery

This Work Experience is an opportunity to gain an understanding of what it’s like to work at Leach Pottery and not just making with clay. Students can explore the different activities that take place here, and experience how the pottery brings people together.

During the placement, students may meet other school groups visiting the pottery, as well as people living with dementia and people with additional support needs who take part in our activities. This is part of everyday life at the Leach Pottery, where creativity, learning and community are all important.

We hope you’ll come with an open mind, a willingness to get involved and an interest in discovering the different ways people experience and enjoy pottery.

Application: 

Download and complete the application form here.

Please send applications to Neil at takepart@leachpottery.com.

You will recieve acknowlegment of reciept within 5 working days. Applications will be considered once a certain number have been recieved and you will hear about about the outcome of your application once it has been reviewed.