These workshops are funded by the 'Wimbledon Foundation Community Fund' and are dedicated specifically for people in our local community who have an acquired brain injury (or their carers) connect with each other, chat and meet new people while losing yourself exploring the wonderful medium of clay. 

No experience is necessary, these workshops are perfect for beginners or someone with experience. 

You will be expertly led by our tutor to create your own ceramic gnome at our friendly, spacious and fully accessible studios here in Wimbledon Park.  These gnomes will then be on display at St Georges Hospital in the McKissock ward roof garden.   
                           
Please be aware that we do not provide care support for these workshops, if you need help from a carer they must accompany you at your workstation and assist you for the duration of the workshop – including clearing up at the end of the session. 

*Photos show a range of previous work made at our workshops**

**We reserve the right to use photos of work made (not individuals) and finished pieces on our website, obby, newsletter, social media, press and other communications, we appreciate your support with this**  





HEADWAY - 4 WEEK POTTERY WORKSHOP

Nicole Cooney

Loved it. Very calm and peaceful place. Ladies were very friendly and helpful. Very much looking forward to next session 😀 

These workshops are funded by the 'Wimbledon Foundation Community Fund'. 

GNOME MAKING WORKSHOP

Question 1

We would be very grateful if you could answer the following grant monitoring questions as we have to submit a report for the ‘Wimbledon Foundation Community Fund’. How did you hear about us?

Question 2

What is your full post code?

Question 3

What age bracket you fall into? Please answer, e.g. 25 – 35 or 45 – 55 or if you would prefer not to say, please answer ‘prefer not to say’.

Question 4

What is your gender? Please answer, ‘male’, ‘female’, ‘other’ or if you would prefer not to say, please answer ‘prefer not to say’.

Question 5

Which ethnic background do you identify with? ‘If you would prefer not to say, please answer ‘prefer not to say’.

Question 6

Do you identify as being part of LGBTQ+ communities? Please answer, ‘yes’, ‘no’ or if you would prefer not to say, please answer ‘prefer not to say’.

Question 7

Do you identify as having a disability? Please answer, yes, no or if you would prefer not to say, please answer ‘prefer not to say’.

Question 8

Are you happy for photographs and videos of yourself taking part at this workshop or at the exhibition being included on our website, obby, newsletter, social media, press and other communications? Please answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

Question 9

What are you most looking forward to about this pottery session?

This workshop is very hands on and is suitable for people who have attended our beginners workshops or have had previous experience working with clay and have a knowledge of the basics.

At the workshop we have:\
3 electric kilns of varying sizes

6 electric pottery wheels

A slab roller and a clay extruder

A large selection of plaster moulds and modelling tools

A good selection of slips, underglazes and glazes

We use a range of clays – white and speckled buff throwing clays, White Earthstone hand building clay, buff clay, crank and terracotta.

A comprehensive selection of reference books with access to a printer and Wifi.

When you join the workshops you will have a space allocated on the shelf. We have a limited number of plastic storage boxes but please consider supplying your own to store your work in within your storage area.

There is an additional charge for materials and firings according to weight and size. These prices are subject to change, suppliers have increased prices 3 times over the past year and electricity costs will be increasing threefold in the near future.

There will be an additional charge for clay according to the weight of the pieces you make (fired and glazed). Payment will be taken after the first firing.

Improvers Pottery Sessions - Bundles

Sally Clarke

A fabulous space with all you require to unleash your creative side. The tutors are so informative and supportive, I’m hooked!

Always a fun session great facilities and space to work. 

Nick

Treated myself to this course at the beginning of the year. It's been a wonderful, relaxing, creative and therapeutic experience and the staff at Workshop 305 are great too! Even if you don't feel you have any 'creativity' on you, or don't have any prior experience - the support from the tutor was fantastic and seeing the finished versions of the items you have made yourself is truly special. Thanks Workshop 305, I'm already thinking about what I can make in the Improvers Workshop 

Laura Fletcher

This is a great class. Ella is very knowledgeable and helpful and the studio has extensive facilities for anything you want to make.

Chris Parker

Loved the first session- will definitely be back! zoe was extremely helpful and a great teacher- thank you!

Come and improve your ceramics skills with us!

Improvers Pottery Sessions 

WE’RE A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AND REGULARLY SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS. CAN YOU PLEASE LET US KNOW THE FIRST PART OF YOUR POSTCODE AS THIS INFORMATION ABOUT OUR STUDENTS IS OFTEN REQUESTED, E.G SW19. THANK YOU!

If this is your first time booking improvers sessions, please let us know your experience. If you've attended at least 14 improvers sessions with us, please type N/A, thank you!

GNOME MAKING WORKSHOP

Age Requirement