OCTOBER HALF TERM – SPOOKY CLAY CREATION

This October Half Term drop into Love Clays Creative Clay Sessions and make some cute spooky creatures to help keep the ghouls away during Halloween.

A CONTEMPORARY CERAMICAL CHRISTMAS

Come along to our contemporary Christmas event and enjoy ceramic workshops, mulled wine, and carols.

LOVECLAY LADIES CHRISTMAS EVENING

This Ladies Evening we will be celebrating the festive season with plenty of Prosecco flowing, make-up & beauty advice, and a unique opportunity to throw a pot or make Christmas themed decorations.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP

Come along with your family to our Christmas themed workshop and decorate your own family themed bone china bauble. Refreshments will be provided including a mince pie and non-alcoholic mulled wine.

POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP

In association with Liz Watts’ exhibition, Festive Feast, come along to Dawn Gorman’s Poetry Writing Workshop (maximum 10 participants) where the focus will be on ekphrastic writing – poems stimulated by the innovative, inspiring work in Liz’s exhibition.

CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP – CERAMIC DECORATIONS

Come along to one of our Christmas themed workshop which will be running on a Tuesday evening throughout December and learn a new festive skill.

This week learn how to create your very own porcelain Christmas decorations with the talented Emily from Creative Flamingo.

CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP – CERAMIC LANTERNS

Come along to one of our Christmas themed workshop which will be running on a Tuesday evening throughout December and learn a new festive skill.

This week learn how to create your very own porcelain Christmas lanterns with the talented Emily from Creative Flamingo.

WORDS AND EARS POETRY EVENING

The evening will feature readings by a Stoke-on-Trent’s Poet Laureate Stephen Seabridge, newly-polished work written by poets at the ekphrastic poetry writing workshop at Valentine Clays on Saturday 1st December, poetry from Dawn Gorman and Liz Watts, PLUS open mic slots for anyone who would like to read their own work, bookable on the night.

CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP – WREATH MAKING

Come along to one of our Christmas themed workshop which will be running throughout December and learn a new festive skill.

This week learn how to create your very own wreath with the talented Emily from Creative Flamingo.

CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP – WREATH MAKING

Come along to one of our Christmas themed workshop which will be running throughout December and learn a new festive skill.

This week learn how to create your very own wreath with the talented Emily from Creative Flamingo.

BEGINNERS THROWING COURSE

This course which will be run by experienced Potter Jon French is an opportunity to have a one to one experience for those who would love to learn how to throw with clay.

JON FRENCH CERAMIC PAINTING COURSE

A 6 week ceramic painting course with Jon French aimed at helping your to develop your painting skills in particular on china bisque ware and on glaze. Ideal for a beginner or someone with a little more experience.

CHILDREN’S CERAMICS COURSE

The Children’s Ceramic Course is aimed at those aged between 6 – 14 years old and is an introduction into the wonderful world of clay. The 5 week course will ensure that each child gets to make and learn how to create different types of ceramic items from pinch pots to throwing their very own pot. Each week they will be able to choose their favourite item which will be fired ready for decorating during week 5.