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The Potters Studio The Potters Studio is based in East Sussex, offers open plan space where part-time makers, hobbyists and beginners work together. www.thepottersstudio.co.uk

27/09/2026

Turning process as promised ✨

I’m starting with turning the base of this wide lidded pot. I’m exaggerating the angle slightly by trimming away some of the clay, then trimming the inside of the base to flatten it and give it a clean finish.

Next, I’m gently turning the lid before throwing a small handle to sit on top. I score and attach the handle, then secure it with a small coil of clay to make sure it joins properly.

The best bit is that I don’t need to centre the pot before turning, as the pots are still on batts.

Now the pot and lid can slowly dry together. For the next few days, they’ll stay under plastic so the handle has time to attach properly. If it dries too quickly, there’s a chance the handle could come away from the lid.

Once it’s bone dry, I’ll sand any rough edges around the handle if needed, and then it’s ready for its first firing.

Would you like to see how I finish and glaze this pot? Let me know and I’ll share the next video 🤍

24/09/2026

Making a lidded pot | 3 kg of clay

For this lidded pot, I used 3 kg of clay in total — 2 kg for the base and 1 kg for the lid.

I start by throwing the base. When throwing wide forms like this, centring the clay is essential. I press down in the middle and slowly let the clay expand outwards, while keeping my palm on the outside to make sure it stays centred as the form opens up.

Once I’ve reached the right diameter, I compress the base thoroughly. This is really important with wide forms, as insufficient compression can lead to cracking during drying.

Then I work on the walls. As this pot has an angular profile, I push the bottom half of the wall outwards and the top half slightly inwards to create the angle.

Then it’s time for the lid.

I first measure the inside diameter of the rim, as I want the lid to fit neatly inside the pot.

Using the same principle as throwing a wide, flat form, I centre the clay and slowly let it take shape. I then gently use some of the clay from the edge of the plate to form a fl**ge, which will sit neatly inside the pot.

A little tidying with the sponge and that’s the throwing finished. I’ll add the handle once the lid has been trimmed.

I’ve used the Hartley & Noble batt system for this piece — I absolutely love working with these bats. 🤍

Would you like to see the trimming and finishing of this one too?

18/09/2026

Come with me as I pack up a 100 plate commission for Birchwood restaurant in Covent Garden.

17/09/2026

🚨This Sunday🚨Come visit the store for our very first Open Studio!
Browse our members’ pottery creations that are for sale or try your hand at pinch potting to make your very own bird.
Will I see you there?

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Church Street, Ticehurst
Wadhurst
TN57AA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4am

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