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Bud Vase Pottery Workshop

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Learn to use the ancient technique of coiling to make a beautiful coiled bud vase with artist Alison Townley, in our Barn Workshops series.

Date Thursday 25th September

Arrival Time 5:30 pm

Ticket Price £80 per person, includes pizza and wine

Alison will explain step-by-step how to create your unique piece and will be able to choose to embellish it or keep it simple.

Alison’s workshops blend practical instruction with creative freedom, offering participants the opportunity to make something meaningful while enjoying the tactile and therapeutic nature of clay. Whether you’re a complete beginner or rediscovering a past love of ceramics, you’ll leave with not just a piece of your own work, but also a renewed sense of play and presence.

Once you’ve completed the assembly and finishing touches, Alison will fire your work in the kiln, glaze it, fire it again, and bring it back for you to collect 3-4 weeks after the workshop. All materials and equipment will be provided.

Enjoy delicious seasonal sourdough pizzas prepared by our chefs from our converted horsebox.

Select Thursday 25th September within the following link to purchase your ticket.

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About the Artist

Alison Townley is a passionate ceramic artist with a belief in the power of creativity to inspire, connect, and restore. With years of experience working with clay, Alison brings a calm, supportive, and encouraging presence to every workshop she leads. Her sessions offer participants a chance to slow down, explore their creativity, and discover the joy of working with their hands—no prior experience needed.

ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS

We want to champion the incredible artisans and craftspeople in and around Charlbury with our series of craft, art and floristry workshops in The Barn.

Whether you are interested in learning a new skill, developing your creativity or simply meeting interesting people, we want you to be inspired to create, learn and enjoy. All of our workshops include delicious seasonal pizza and a welcoming glass of wine.

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