Tradpots

Tradpots At Tradpots pottery studio we offer handmade pottery and pottery classes from our centre in Poole. Learn pottery in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Children ?

We have small classes, so every student can have lots of individual tuition. As there is no set syllabus, with students starting classes to suit themselves, all may be at different stages, therefore everyone will progress at their own pace. You will try your hand at all aspects of clay work; - throwing on the wheel; colied pots, slab work, modelling etc, then going on to dry, fettle, paint, glaze and fire your creation. Some of our students, after trying all these skills, prefer to concentrate on painting a finished item. We meet fifty weeks of the year. Adults Classes
Tuesday 10.am to 12 noon
Tuesday 1.00pm to 3 pm
Tuesday 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm

Wednesday 10.00 am to 12 .00 noon
Wednesday 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm

Thursday 10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Thursday 1.00 pm to 3 .00 pm

Friday 10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Friday 1.00 pm to 3 .00 pm

Terms and conditions
(1) Charge
£19.00 per session if paid weekly or £15.00 per
Session, if paid monthly in advance
(2) All absences will be paid for. (3) Your masterpiece will be priced based on
finished weight. Payment on completion. (4) Relax and have fun! Adults Classes

Saturdays 9.00 am to 11.00 , 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm
(1) Charge
£19.00 Payable weekly £15.00 if pay for month
(2) Age Limit
We cannot take children under the age of Ten.

02/10/2026

🩵 🐾 Tradpots Pottery Studio – Shape & Sculpt 🐾 🩵

Join our 4-week clay sculpture course and learn how to create a unique sculpture of your favourite animal or beloved pet with Cathy Cheyne

This relaxed and supportive pottery and clay sculpting course is perfect for beginners and pottery lovers, and a great opportunity to develop your ceramic sculpture skills in a friendly studio environment.

📍 Tradpots Pottery Studio - Unit10,

Find more information and book your place on our website: https://www.tradpots.com

30/09/2026

In a fast-moving world, pottery reminds us to slow down. To feel the texture and enjoy creating something meaningful from the simplest material. 🤎

📍 Pottery classes in Poole, Dorset
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Thank you so much to everyone who voted and helped us choose the winner! 💛A huge congratulations to Michelle and her ama...
13/09/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who voted and helped us choose the winner! 💛

A huge congratulations to Michelle and her amazing Garden Gnome - our Pottery Challenge 2026 winner! 🏆✨

And to everyone who took part - you’re all amazing! To us, you’re all winners! 💛🎉

We’d also like to say a huge thank you to The Courtyard Craft Centre, The Cowshed Dorset for your support and lovely hats from Hayley Robbins. We truly appreciate you! ✨

Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our clay family. 🤎 This is not the end… with you by our side, the journey continues. 🤎

06/09/2026

🚨 GNOME MISSING ALERT! 🚨

One of our gnomes has gone missing! 😂 He’s been spotted popping up everywhere at The Courtyard Craft Centre and causing all sorts of nonsense! 👀🤣

If you see him somewhere, please take him back to Tradpots before he disappears again! 😂

And don’t forget… 🏆✨
On 12th September, we’ll be announcing the winner of our 2026 pottery challenge: “I Am a Gnome”! 🎨🧙‍♂️

Who will be crowned our Gnome Potter of 2026? 👀🏆

Make sure you don’t miss it! 🎉

02/09/2026

• Lucky Voter Announcement – Congratulations, E. Wilsden! 🤎

And a heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part and helped us choose the winner. Your support means so much to us! 🤎

• WHO WILL BE CROWNED THE WINNER OF THE TRADPOTS POTTERY CHALLENGE? 🙂

WINNER REVEALED: 12th SEPTEMBER 2026

Keep watching… keep guessing… and get ready for the big reveal! 🎉🤎

26/08/2026

Thank you for such a nice comment
We appreciate it, and love passing on a little bit of my knowledge about pottery

25/08/2026

Pottery is the art of transforming a simple piece of clay into something beautiful and unique. From centering and shaping on the pottery wheel to the final firing, every piece reflects skill, patience and creativity. Here’s our potter Mark Baker - bringing clay to life through the traditional craft of pottery throwing.

21/08/2026

Pottery, creativity & wellness - time to make something for yourself. 🤎

Wellness has become a bit of a buzzword - but at its heart, it’s about making time for yourself. 🤍

Slow down, get creative, work with your hands and enjoy the moment. Pottery can be a wonderful way to practise mindfulness, express creativity and support your everyday wellbeing.

16/08/2026

🦍🤎 What an incredible result! ✨This beautiful gorilla sculpture was created by one of our students during Shape & Sculpt - Animal & Pet Sculpture Course with Cathy Cheyne 🤎🦍

• Spaces available - book via our website:
https://www.tradpots.com
life through clay. 🐾

📍 Tradpots Pottery Studio
Unit 10,

15/08/2026

EXHIBITION | POTTERY CHALLENGE 2026 • I’M A GNOME 🩵
• 30th July – 30 August • Winner announced on 1st September 2026
• [ Free Outdoor Exhibition - Everyone Welcome]

📍Tradpots Studio - UNIT 10 - The courtyard craft centre . Huntick road . Lychett minster. Poole . Dorset. UK. BH16 6BA.

• The Courtyard Craft Centre is home to a wonderful selection of craft shops,café-restaurant,... Come along to see our students’ amazing handmade gnomes, vote for your favourite, and discover our lovely courtyard!

Address

The Courtyard Centre Unit 10. Lytchett Minster
Poole
BH16

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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