Welcome

The Clay Loft opened its doors in January 2018 after months of renovations and kit out to restore this wonderful former 17th Century Dye House.
The studio is now a vibrant pottery with a growing reputation for its exceptional classes run by Adrian Bates and for a regular calendar of weekend masterclasses, talks, demonstrations and workshops. Above all, The Clay Loft is a members studio offering access to clay workers.

Membership is designed for people that are 'indepentent users of clay and whilst it is not a teaching space day to day it is a learning space with a supportive and welcoming community of members. 

Studio facilities

Members will have access to:

• 9 potter's wheels:
  • 6 Shimpo RK3E VL Whisper Potter's wheels,
  • 2 McMeekin Momentum wheels
  • 1 Shimpo tabletop training wheel
• 5 kilns:
  • A Paragon Firefly test kiln
  • A Top loading Electric (250 litres)
  • A Front Loading Electric (450 litres)
  • 2 Gas reduction kiln (additional charges apply)
• Ceramic equipment:
  • 2 Pug Mills
  • Roderveld Jumbo Junior Table Top Slab Roller 950x400mm
    
  • Extruder
    
  • Shimpo Whirlers
    
  • Griffin Grip (for turning)
• Tools - A selection of quality throwing, turning and modelling tools for both wheel and hand building.  A full range of tools will be available for purchase by members.
• Amenities:
  • Toilet facilities
  • Communal Kitchen facilities
  • Internet access

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Dedicated 'Super Member's Studio

The newest addition to The Clay Loft is our dedicated super members studio space offering dedicated workspaces for a small number of dedicated professional makers.

Please get in touch via the contacts page if you would like more information or to arrange a tour of the pottery.

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