Come and get your hands dirty as part of the nationwide Hey! Clay weekend

As the wheels stop turning on the latest, successful series of the BBC’s ‘Great Pottery Throw Down”, The Malden Centre Pottery Studio is delighted to be keeping the nation’s passion for pottery going by taking part in the Hey! Clay weekend.  

Whether you like “pinching pots” or "throwing and slabbing” there will be something for everyone to try their hand at during one of the 6 free Pottery taster sessions running on Saturday April 8th at The Malden Centre (Blagdon Road, New Malden, KT3 4TA).

Adult Education Manager, Sue Wilson, says; “We have a great reputation for pottery, here in New Malden, with our courses and holiday sessions always packed out. However, as it continues grow into one of the UK’s most popular pastimes, we’re delighted to be able to share our studio facilities with lots of other local people who've perhaps never given it a go.

“It really is great fun and you’ll be surprised what you’ll be able to create in just one hour! So do come along on the 8th- we'd love to see you”

Sessions for the free, Hey! Clay weekend will be: Junior 8yrs+ 9.30-10.30 Happy Little Plant Pots Junior 8yrs+ 10.45-11.45 Happy Little Plant Pots Family session 12.00-13.00 Pinching Creature Pots Family session 14.00-15.00 Pinching Creature Pots Adults 15.15-16.15 Throwing & Slabbing Adults 16.30-17.30 Throwing & Slabbing Sessions are one hour, for a maximum of 12 students, with a small additional charge per item, if the student would like to fire and glaze their work.

Anyone wishing to take part need to call 02083367770 to enrol or visit Reception at The Malden Centre.

Submitted by Jo Hudson