The ClayRooms
The ClayRooms
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The ClayRooms is an open access pottery studio offering workshops, courses, membership and bespoke party events. It is run by professional ceramic artists and teachers who aim to provide high quality, fun experiences to those visiting the area.
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- KFJ231 contributionGreat experienceWe chose the throwing session for a work event; it was really fun and the team had a great time. Sarah and Helen led a really informative and interesting class and were very helpful throughout. I would definitely go again.Thanks for your lovely review guys. It's always great to hear you'll be back!Written 30 April 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2023Written 25 April 2023
- Suzanne M1 contribution40th birthday celebration - Epic!Arranged a session with Matt for my 40th birthday. Matt had amazing skill and knowledge base. He is clearly passionate about what he does! The lesson was booked for throwing and had lots of time (and clay!) on the wheel. Our group had an age range and Matt went round supporting everyone and quickly adapted to do some hand-model clay making for the younger members of the group. Can not recommend it more! Friendly, smart, humorous, amazing brownies….and I even got my first Christmas present!!! If you haven’t been yet then get yourself there!!Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 20 August 2023
- tjspikejamboNottingham, United Kingdom70 contributionsAn activity which makes memoriesWe visited the Macclesfield workshop, as they run classes/workshops during the week. Ashbourne, sadly which is about 500yards away from us only does them on a Saturday! Parking suggestions would be helpful on the website. A thoroughly enjoyed 3 hrs, with an excellent teacher. We have had a week of making memories and this was one of several choices. Others I will review. I would definitely recommend. Definitely worth doing.Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 14 December 2023
- Mel Taylor2 contributionsThe Greatest Pottery ThrowdownSuch a brilliant experience! We went for some pottery throwing at the newly opened loughborough studio (all complete newbies - thank you for baring with us Alli!), and absolutely loved it. Couldn't have asked for anything more, great value for money. Alli's passion for pottery and great sense of humour made the workshop so enjoyable. Can't wait to come back!Visited March 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 2 March 2024
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Mel Taylor
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Such a brilliant experience!
We went for some pottery throwing at the newly opened loughborough studio (all complete newbies - thank you for baring with us Alli!), and absolutely loved it.
Couldn't have asked for anything more, great value for money. Alli's passion for pottery and great sense of humour made the workshop so enjoyable.
Can't wait to come back!
We went for some pottery throwing at the newly opened loughborough studio (all complete newbies - thank you for baring with us Alli!), and absolutely loved it.
Couldn't have asked for anything more, great value for money. Alli's passion for pottery and great sense of humour made the workshop so enjoyable.
Can't wait to come back!
Written 2 March 2024
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tjspikejambo
Nottingham, UK70 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
We visited the Macclesfield workshop, as they run classes/workshops during the week.
Ashbourne, sadly which is about 500yards away from us only does them on a Saturday!
Parking suggestions would be helpful on the website.
A thoroughly enjoyed 3 hrs, with an excellent teacher.
We have had a week of making memories and this was one of several choices. Others I will review. I would definitely recommend.
Definitely worth doing.
Ashbourne, sadly which is about 500yards away from us only does them on a Saturday!
Parking suggestions would be helpful on the website.
A thoroughly enjoyed 3 hrs, with an excellent teacher.
We have had a week of making memories and this was one of several choices. Others I will review. I would definitely recommend.
Definitely worth doing.
Written 14 December 2023
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Suzanne M
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Arranged a session with Matt for my 40th birthday. Matt had amazing skill and knowledge base. He is clearly passionate about what he does! The lesson was booked for throwing and had lots of time (and clay!) on the wheel. Our group had an age range and Matt went round supporting everyone and quickly adapted to do some hand-model clay making for the younger members of the group. Can not recommend it more! Friendly, smart, humorous, amazing brownies….and I even got my first Christmas present!!! If you haven’t been yet then get yourself there!!
Written 20 August 2023
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bob
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Couples
Thank you Helen for the memorable day with you creating a clay fox cub in a superb setting with a lovely lunch.
Written 22 June 2023
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NewWavePink
Derbyshire, UK5 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Excellent cafe with great coffee and really good brownies! The staff was pleasant and helpful and I will definitely be going again.
Written 3 May 2023
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KFJ23
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Mar 2023
We chose the throwing session for a work event; it was really fun and the team had a great time. Sarah and Helen led a really informative and interesting class and were very helpful throughout. I would definitely go again.
Written 25 April 2023
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Thanks for your lovely review guys. It's always great to hear you'll be back!
Written 30 April 2023
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Beth J
Derbyshire, UK7 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
I did the throwing session which was really fun. I would recommend to anyone wanting to try something new and have a bit of fun.
Written 10 February 2022
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Thank you Beth.
Written 30 April 2023
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Joanna Lymer
Ashbourne, UK10 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
This is the best fun ever! Two hours of pure joy & relaxation of the brain from the traumas of life!
Written 15 January 2022
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Thanks for the lovely review! You were both superstars...looking forward to firing your brilliant hares! x
Written 17 January 2022
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Gordissimo69
Europe97 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Friendly staff - chatty and helpful. Very accommodating to ensure we were fitted in for a session.
The olive bowls / ashtrays are now on show at the castle!
The olive bowls / ashtrays are now on show at the castle!
Written 3 October 2021
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Mr_Orange
Derby, UK17 contributions
Jun 2021 • Solo
The whole experience was fantastic. Went throwing pots (almost literally I felt sometimes), fantastic morning - Sarah, Helen and front of house in shop were brilliant. I knew it would be hard, didn't realise how hard, I now have a greater appreciation. Seriously considering a second attempt (sorry Sarah!). Thoroughly recommended relaxing experience. Totally amazed four structures at the end - not all usable or worth keeping but I made them (with excellent guidance) admittedly one would have been a very leaky mug or a plant pot.
Written 19 June 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about The ClayRooms
- The ClayRooms is open:
- Tue - Sat 10:00 - 16:00
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- (0.02 mi) Red Chilli Indian Restaurant of Ashbourne
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- (0.03 mi) Bridge
- (0.03 mi) Subway
- (0.03 mi) The Greenman Public House
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