Workshops and Classes 2026


Book and Join a Workshop in 2026

Beginners Watercolour Classes

 at the studio and alternative venue:-
Ifold studio, Chalk Road, Loxwood, West Sussex. All abilities welcome.


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


Adults Beginners

 Watercolour Classes


  •  Step into a world of colour, nature, and creative fun with our beginner-friendly watercolour classes!
  • Over seven playful sessions, you’ll paint  birdhouses dusted with fresh snow, wide frosty winter fields with grazing sheep, cheerful carpets of spring flowers, and sun-dappled lime-green woodland scenes.
  • You’ll explore charming country house gardens, rustic vegetable plots bursting with leafy greens and ripening produce, and delicate climbing sweet peas with curling tendrils and soft pastel petals.
  • Each class is designed for beginners, with easy techniques like 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!




  • Week 1. Bird House in the Snow
  • Week 2. Fields of the Winter Countryside
  • Week 3. Carpet of Spring Flowers
  • Week 4. Lime-Green Colours in Sunlight
  • Week 5. Country House Gardens
  • Week 6. The Beauty of the Veggie Plots
  • Week 7. Sweet Pea Climbers



Clay Workshops for Children

during school holidays


10.30 - 11.30am

2.30pm - 3.30pm

Contact the studio for details
*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


Clay Pinch Pots


  • Add a theme, fish ,flowers, stars
  • Use the stamps to create patterns
  • Clay hand tools for printing
  • Clear glazed and fired
  • Return to collect from the studio
  • Duration: 2 hrs making
  • 2 - 4 Children
  • Cost - £55.00pp

 Materials and firing included



Beginners Pottery Wheel Session Adults (12+ years)


  •  Price £135.00 PP Duration:
  • 5 hours(Split into two parts)
  •  
  • First 2.5 hours: Wheel throwing and pottery techniques. Learn to make bowls, model with clay, and use various tools and cutters
  • Second visit, 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 weeks from your class date


Children Beginners Pottery on the Wheel

Details:-For Children (8-11 years) 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: Spend 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.


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


Commissions for Bespoke Artwork

 & Designs by Mandy McKenna

 

Celebrate your special moments with one of a kind, hand-painted pottery and artwork by Mandy McKenna. Whether it’s a wedding, anniversary, retirement, or any milestone occasion, Mandy offers unique and personalized designs to create lasting 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 , wrapped around the napkin You can also turn these hearts into bunting to display in your new home.




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 Class - Making Clay Poppies

For beginners


  • Adults 2 - 4 people per class
  • Price -  £95.00 PP
  • Class Duration - 4 hour split class into two sessions, making , then painting
  • 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

 for 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

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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  mindfulness

 

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 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!


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