Botanical Pottery Workshops
12 June | 11:00 - 13:00 & 8 November | 10:00 - 12:00
Step into a hands-on creative escape and craft four beautifully bespoke pottery pieces to treasure. From stylish coasters and decorative tiles to delicate hanging ornaments, you’ll bring each design to life using an inspiring blend of fresh and dried flowers, textured fabrics and letter stamps. Experiment with pattern, texture and personal details as you shape truly one of a kind creations that capture your own unique style.
Take a look at our upcoming workshop and pick the one (or more!) that inspires you below.
Summer Botanical Pottery | 12 June
Festive Botanical Pottery | 8 November
£55 per person | 10% off for Leonardslee Members
Garden entry included | Materials included | Free parking for Leonardslee members | Parking Information
Summer Botanical Pottery Workshop
12 June | 11:00 - 13:00
Get ready for a fun-filled and imaginative experience where you'll create four unique and personalised pottery pieces from charming coasters and decorative tiles to beautiful hanging ornaments. You’ll use an inspiring mix of fresh and dried flowers, textured fabrics, and letter stamps to make each piece truly your own.
Guided by the talented Sarah, you’ll also learn how to craft your very own trinket dish. Once your creations are complete, Sarah will share her signature painting techniques, and you’ll have the chance to paint a pre-fired trinket dish she’s prepared just for you giving you a head start on mastering the decorating process.
Whether you're a seasoned maker or a complete beginner, this workshop is the perfect blend of creativity, relaxation, and hands-on fun. Don't miss it!
After the workshop, Sarah will take away your pottery, dry it, fire it and glaze it, to your colour specification. You'll then be able to collect your finished pottery from Leonardslee approximately 3 weeks later.
£55 per person | 10% off for Leonardslee Members
Garden entry included | Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the workshop | Materials included | Free parking for Leonardslee members | Parking Information
Festive Botanical Pottery Workshop
8 November | 10:00 - 12:00
Step into a joyful, hands-on creative experience where you’ll design and make four beautiful, personalised pottery pieces, from charming coasters and decorative tiles to elegant hanging ornaments. Using a wonderful selection of fresh and dried flowers, textured fabrics and letter stamps, you’ll add your own seasonal sparkle to every creation.
Guided by the talented Sarah, you’ll also learn how to craft a delightful trinket dish. Once your pieces are complete, Sarah will share her signature painting techniques, and you’ll have the opportunity to decorate a pre-fired trinket dish she has prepared especially for you, giving you a festive head start on the finishing touches.
Whether you’re a seasoned maker or trying pottery for the first time, this workshop offers the perfect blend of creativity, celebration and relaxed hands-on fun. A truly special way to make something meaningful.
After the workshop, Sarah will carefully take your pottery away to dry, fire and glaze it in your chosen colours. Your finished pieces will be ready to collect from Leonardslee approximately three weeks later, beautifully completed and ready to treasure or gift.
£55 per person | 10% off for Leonardslee Members
Garden entry included | Tea, coffee, water, mince pies and mulled wine provided in the room | Materials included | Free parking for Leonardslee members | Parking Information
About Sarah
Sarah is a ceramicist based in Brighton (studio in Hove) and has been working with clay for over 30 years.
Training at Nottingham University, with a degree in Decorative arts, Sarah specialised in pottery after working with various mediums and has continued to make her own pottery since. Sarah currently works in Junior schools in Brighton running after school clubs for children aged 8-11 years old. Whilst selling her own ceramics on Etsy and attending Maker's fairs throughout the year.
