Pottery Wheel Experience in Linlithgow

Beginner-friendly pottery wheel classes at Mhairi Connor Designs, Linlithgow, West Lothian.

Always wanted to try the potter’s wheel? Our relaxed pottery wheel experiences are designed to make your first time enjoyable, achievable and fun, with hands-on guidance and plenty of time at the wheel.

Choose your pottery wheel session

Pottery Wheel Refresher — £45 per person

1 hour | For returning wheel customers

A quick recap followed by more independent throwing, with help whenever you need it.

• Clay, wheel and tools included
• Keep 1 piece
• Bisque firing included

Pottery Wheel Taster — £55 per person

1.5 hours | Beginner-friendly

• Step-by-step tuition
• Multiple attempts on the wheel
• Keep 1 favourite piece
• Bisque firing included

Pottery Wheel Workshop — £65 per person

2 hours | Beginner-friendly

• Step-by-step tuition
• More throwing and practice time
• Keep up to 2 pieces
• Bisque firing included

✨ Private Pottery Wheel Workshop — Exclusive Studio Experience

£300 for up to 4 guests | 3 hours

Your group. Your studio. Your time.

Enjoy exclusive use of the Mhairi Connor Designs studio for a relaxed three-hour pottery wheel experience for up to four guests. Your group will take turns at the pottery wheel with individual guidance, giving everyone time to learn, practise and enjoy the experience together.

Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, family celebrations, groups of friends or simply a memorable creative experience together.

• Exclusive use of the studio for 3 hours
• Private pottery wheel tuition for up to 4 guests
• £300 total for the group
• Clay, tools and aprons included
• All suitable pieces you make will be fired
• Glazing and final glaze firing included
• Tea and coffee included

Unlike our standard wheel sessions, glazing is included in the Private Pottery Wheel Workshop, making this our most complete pottery wheel experience.

What’s included in standard sessions?

• Clay, tools, apron and use of the pottery wheel
• Friendly, practical guidance
• Tea and coffee
• Bisque firing of the pieces included with your chosen session

Optional glazing for Taster, Workshop & Refresher sessions

Standard wheel sessions include bisque firing. If you’d like to return to decorate and glaze your pottery, add a Pottery Wheel Glazing Session when you book or purchase it later.

• Glaze 1 piece — £15
• Glaze up to 2 pieces — £25

Add or book your Pottery Wheel Glazing Session

Glazing is already included with the Private Pottery Wheel Workshop.

Collection

Fired pieces are normally ready for collection within 3–4 weeks. We’ll contact you when your pottery is ready.

Good to know

• Suitable for ages 14+
• No experience is needed for the Taster, Workshop or Private Workshop
• The Refresher is for returning wheel customers
• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little clay on
• Tie long hair back and keep nails reasonably short for easier throwing
• Please arrive 5–10 minutes early

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Pottery classes in Linlithgow, West Lothian

Mhairi Connor Designs is a welcoming creative studio in Linlithgow, conveniently placed for visitors from Falkirk, Livingston, Edinburgh, Stirling and across Central Scotland.