Poynton Pottery

We’ve got lots of brilliant one-off workshops lined up for the next few months available online! They’re going quick so go check them! Suitable for all levels, beginner friendly ✨come make something unique with guidance every step of the way from our expert tutors 🌞

This weekend, head over to the Whitworth for the Manchester Ceramic Fair, where some of our lovely tutors will be exhibiting with 70 other talented potters and makers – you won’t want to miss it!

We are a friendly, community pottery studio that teaches weekly and one off hand building and throwing courses.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled throwing tutor who would be confident to teach both beginners and advanced group throwing courses.

Our group throwing courses have a maximum of 4 people in a session. We are looking for a tutor to cover the following courses:

Monday 4-6pm (throwing)
Monday 6:30-9pm (predominantly handbuilding)
Thursday 1-3:30pm (throwing)
Friday 1-3pm (throwing)

- Tutors are freelance.
- We offer competitive rates of pay.
- Courses run during term time but there is potential of running additional weekend and out of term courses.

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Job Requirements:​
- Proficient in wheel throwing and hand-building techniques.
- Prior teaching or tutoring experience in ceramics.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with students of all ages and skill levels.
- Ability to explain techniques clearly and adapt teaching style to individual learning needs.
- Lead fun, engaging pottery classes. We endeavour to ensure our students are always learning new skills and so require our tutors to design and plan thoughtful, inspiring projects for our courses.
- Reliable, punctual, and comfortable leading group classes independently.
-A collaborative mindset and willingness to work as part of a team.
-Foster a warm, inclusive atmosphere that encourages creativity, learning, and community.​
- Offer one-on-one guidance and troubleshooting during classes to help students grow their confidence and skill.
- Maintain a clean, organised studio environment before, during, and after sessions.
- Collect and share student feedback with the studio owner to support ongoing improvements in class experience.

Please send a covering letter and CV along with and a link to portfolio (website/social media/google drive folder; there must be at least 4 images of your own work) to [email protected]
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Closing date: October 27th
Interview dates: Week of Nov 3rd

Any questions just dm us 😊

A few more finished totem poles have been assembled in their homes! What a fun project that was!

🐾 Next Saturday! 🐾
Come and join us in the studio to create a personalised bowl for your furry friend! 🐶🐱 Whether it’s for your dog, cat, or even a guinea pig, you’ll get to design, handbuild, and personalise a bowl that’s as unique as they are.

No experience needed - we’ll guide you through step by step, and you’ll leave knowing you’ve made something special that your pet will use every day. You can stamp their name, add fun textures, or keep it simple and classic.

✨ A fun, relaxed workshop - perfect as a treat for yourself or as a gift for an animal lover.