Workshops and Creative Experiences
Book and Join a Workshop in 2026


Learn floral watercolour and Acrylic painting for beginners with pen and ink techniques. Composition, mixing colours. Layering tips, advice on painting flowers and illustration


  • Weekly Adults Beginners Watercolour Classes

starting in August 2026

  • Step into a world of colour, nature, and creative fun with our beginner-friendly watercolour classes
  • Each class is designed for beginners, with easy to follow, step by step techniques
  • Including soft washes, gentle layering, colour mixing, and expressive brushwork, pen and ink out lining, and watch your paintings come to life
  • Perfect for anyone who loves nature, wants a creative escape, or just wants to have fun with watercolour!


  Seasonal Beginners Watercolour Themes

  • Bird House in the Snow
  • Fields of the Winter Countryside
  • Carpet of Spring Flowers
  • Lime-Green Colours in Sunlight
  • Country House Gardens
  • The Beauty of the Veggie Plots
  • Sweet Pea Climber
  • Asters and Daisy window boxes
  • Lupins and hollyhocks
  • Walled Gardens
  • Cow parsley and Dandelion Meadow
  • Geraniums in terracotta pots
  • Honeysuckle and bee
  • Seaside Florals
  • Blackberries and Autumn Leaves
  • Pumpkins Patches
  • Holly and Ivy wreathes


  • Beginners Adult Watercolour classes
  • Beginners Acrylic Painting Class 


1.Individual watercolour class £65.00 pp

2.Individual Acrylic class £65.00 pp

3.Two adults watercolour class £40.00 pp
4.Four Adults 4 - 8 people £35.00pp per class with a minimum booking of 4 sessions £140.00


Join the 2 hour painting session run on a variety of week days , weekends and evening bookings. Included tea, coffee and biscuits. Contact the studio to book your class and check available dates

 info@firingearth.co.uk Tel.07958404969


Clay Workshops for Children

 Available Times Mon - FridayOonly - 10.30 - 11.30am or 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Contact the studio for dates minimum 4 children
*Please Note -Structured Workshops for Children - A parent or guardian  is required to stay at the studio, in an area to sit and watch the children`s workshop or sit quietly and enjoy the studio garden with a cup of complimentary tea/coffees - WI-FI available


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1.Clay Pinch Pot Bonanza - Choose your theme

Fish and sea/Flowers and Bugs /Stars and Moons

  • Making your pot
  • Use the stamps to create patterns
  • Clay hand tools for printing
  • Mould your characters
  • Clear glazed and fired when dry.
  • Return to collect from the studio at arranged date
  • Duration: 2 hrs making
  • For 2 - 4 Children
  • Price - £55.00pp Materials and firing included


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2.Children Beginners Pottery on the Wheel

Details:-For Children (8-11 years)

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 Price:- £85.00 per child Duration:

 3 hours (split into two parts)
 First 1.5 hour:  Pottery wheel session. Learn the basic to throw bowls. Second session, return to the studio at a later date:

Second part  1.5 hours painting the fired pottery, using a range of colours and ceramic paints. Finished pottery will be glazed and fired

 Collect 2 weeks from the class date

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 Optional:-

For children and adults who prefer to paint their fired pottery at home, you can collect, a pottery painting kit Return the kit and pottery for final firing up to three days later. A great way to provide an engaging and hands-on pottery experience for both adults and children. Does this cover everything you wanted to share, or would you like to adjust any details

  • GIFT VOUCHERS - Email:- info@firingearth.co.uk or

Tel.07958404969 to book your session Pottery on the wheel

 and arrange your booking from a selection of dates



 3. Beginners Adult Pottery Wheel Session (12+ years)
Price £135.00 PP Duration:

5 hours(Split into two parts)

  •  2.5 hours making/2.5 hours painting


  • Session one is  2.5 hours: Wheel throwing and pottery techniques, with tools and cutters
  • Learning to make bowls, model with clay, and use various tools and cutters
  • Session two you return at a later date: Spend 2.5 hours painting your pottery with colourful ceramic paints
  • Pottery will be glazed and fired
  • Ready for you to collect 2/3 weeks from your class date


  • GIFT VOUCHERS - Email:- info@firingearth.co.uk or

Tel.07958404969 to book your session Pottery on the wheel

 and arrange your booking from a selection of dates


Please Note:-Cancellation on all Firing Earth workshops, classes and pottery painting for individuals and group bookings, once confirmed, booked and paid for are offered a full credit note to rebook your workshop, class and pottery painting, at an alternative date if your circumstances change


 Firing Earth do not offer refunds, once booked and paid, 

Thank you, Firing Earth / Mandy McKenna Designs

Commissions for

 Bespoke Artwork& Designs by Mandy McKenna

  

  • Celebrate your special moments with one of a kind, hand-painted pottery and live artwork


  •  Whether it’s a wedding, anniversary, retirement, or any milestone occasion, Mandy offers unique and personalized designs to create memories


  • Bespoke Pottery Commissions:- Commission Plates: Celebrate any special occasion with a hand-painted ceramic plate. Whether it's a wedding, christening, birthday, anniversary, or retirement, these custom plates serve as a beautiful keepsake
  • Wedding Favours: Heart-Shaped Ceramic Wedding Favours: Individually hand-painted heart-shaped ceramic pieces can be used as wedding favours to decorate your tables, tie around napkins, or create a unique bunting display.
  • Bridesmaid Gifts:- Personalized hand-painted ceramics to thank your bridesmaids in a memorable way.


  • Wedding Bouquet Keepsakes

 

  • Wedding Flower Bouquet Imprint Clay Plaques:- Bring in a few flowers from your wedding bouquet, and I will create a beautiful, personalized clay keepsake plaque to remember your special day


  •  Hen and or Wedding Party Favours
  •  I create clay hearts that your guests can paint during the hen party
  • These painted hearts can be used to decorate a memory tree at your wedding, with guests writing messages
  • on the back or as place settings
  • Wrap around the napkin as name tags
  • You can also turn these hearts into bunting to
  • Display in your home.

  • Adults Hand Building Clay Tiles
    Imprint clay, by pressing  real flowers, leaves and foliage from the studio garden or bring from your own garden
  • Adults £95.00 PP Class Duration 4 hours
  • Class 1.Split workshop 2 hours printing/cutting tiles
  • Class 2 - Return for painting fired tiles
  • Book for  1 - 4 people.
  • All materials included and glazing and firing
  • Tea and coffee provided

Adult Beginners Clay Class

Making Clay Poppy and Mixed Clay Garden Flowers


  • Adults 2 - 4 people per class
  • Price -  £95.00 PP
  • Class Duration - 4 hour
  • Split class into two sessions
  • Making , thenreturn once fired to paint


  • Part One - Learn the techniques to make clay POPPIES. Moulding the clay to make petals, buds & leaves

Learning how to construct clay petals into poppies


  •  Part Two - Returning to the studio at another date

Learn how to  paint your fired clay poppies

 with ceramic colourful paints

  •  Includes all materials Glazing/Firing. Tea and Coffee


Calling all Businesses!


  • Adult Creative Team-Building Workshops
  • or Companies and Fundraising Charity Groups
  • Transform your team’s dynamics with a unique and memorable creative experience. Our guided pottery painting, floral watercolour, and floral acrylic painting sessions offer a fun and relaxing way to build stronger relationships, unwind, express creativity – all while enjoying quality time outside the office


  • Event Details:- Duration: 2 hour sessions. Group Size: 4 to 30 adults. Perfect for small teams or larger groups. Location: Firing Earth brings all the materials and equipment directly to your venue, so you can focus on enjoying the experience


  • Creative Activities
  • Pottery Painting:- Participants will explore their creativity by painting pre-made pottery pieces. It’s a calm, hands-on activity that allows individuals to express themselves while creating a lasting keepsake. There will be plenty of guidance and ideas for everyone - Mugs or side plates are ideal
  • Floral Watercolour Painting:- In this beginner-friendly session, participants will learn to create delicate floral designs using watercolour. Activity promotes mindfulness and relaxation, allows your team to focus without pressure
  • Floral, Abstract and Collage Acrylic Painting:- For a bolder and more vibrant experience, participants will create stunning floral and abstract artworks using acrylic paints and collage. This session is perfect for those new to painting, with step-by-step guidance to ensure success
  • Clay Pinch Pots with 3D themes and characters, using studio stamps and clay tools, clear glazed and fired
  • Why Choose These Workshops?
  • Team Relationships: Create deeper connections in a relaxed and fun setting. Stress Relief: A refreshing break from the office with an activity that promotes creativity and  mindfulnes


  • A Thoughtful “Thank You”:

Perfect for team appreciation events, allowing your employees to unwind and create something meaningful and have some fun. Beginner-Friendly: No previous art experience required – these workshops are designed for everyone, from first-timers to budding artists


  • What’s Included
  • All materials and equipment

 (pottery, paints, brushes, canvases, etc

Professional guidance from an experienced instructor

 Artist and Designer Mandy McKenna

  • A fun, stress-free atmosphere that encourages creativity and teamwork
  • Easy setup and clean up – we handle everything! Running the creative session at your business location or a venue you choose



 What`s Not Included

  •   Travel costs will be added once venue is booked, once location is booked. Benefits:-


  • Relationship Building
  • Strengthen bonds with colleagues in a relaxed, creative environment
  • Quality Time Out from Work
  • A chance to recharge while doing something enjoyable and rewarding
  • Unique Thank-You Gift
  • Participants leave with their own handmade pottery or artwork,
  • serving as a personal reminder of the experience


  • How to Book:
  • Contact Mandy, book your team-building event
  • Email info@firingearth.co.uk
  • Tel. 07958404969


  Mandy will work with you to schedule a session at your preferred time and venue, taking care of all the details from start to finish.. Ready to help your team bond, relax, and unleash their creativity? Payment is on booking and confirms event


Create an unforgettable experience together

 Firing Earth and Mandy McKenna Designs



Personalized Plates


  • Create a unique “Thank You,” “Farewell,” “Good Luck,” or “Retirement Plate” for your firends and loved ones
  • I can also transfer and hand-paint children's original artwork onto a variety of ceramic shapes, turning their creations into lasting keepsakes
  • Signature Wedding Plates and Wedding Favours can be designed & Handmade & Hand painted to match your Wedding Theme 
  • Wedding plate designs need to be discussed at an arranged appointment so we can ensure we use the correct style and colour for you
  • Messages from family and friends can be collected in a book on your Wedding Day and we can transfer them on to your Wedding plate
  • With your chosen design
  • A selection of large plates and platters are available to choose from Don't know what you want!
  • Don't worry, I have lots of ideas!
  • View the Gallery