A Ceramics studio
in folkestone with community at its heart
Learn,
make,
and connect
through clay.
BOOk clay time here
sessions, workshops & master classes for makers of all levels
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, shaping, refining, and glazing your own masterpiece is a fun, relaxing, and a social way to unwind.
We offer 2 main styles of booking:
Self directed Freedom Sessions for those with some experience looking to develop their own projects.
Guided Studio Inductions, Classes and Workshops ideal for beginners or anyone wanting structured learning.
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These self-directed sessions give you the space to focus on your own work.
Bring your own projects and work at your own pace. Throw, hand-build, glaze, refine, all on your terms.
You’ll have access to professional equipment, with experienced support available if needed.
Choose a 2-hour, 4-hour or full-day session, check availability, and book your spot.
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Our guided sessions range from 2hr inductions to multi-week workshops, all led by experienced tutors who demonstrate techniques and provide step-by-step support - helping you create finished pieces to take home.
Perfect if you’re new to clay or ready to rekindle your love of making. Our induction sessions are designed to help you feel confident using the Clayfolk studio safely and independently. You’ll explore the basics of wheel throwing, hand-building or glazing while learning essential studio practices, from handling materials to understanding the making and firing process. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the studio and ready to start creating in your own way.
Ready to deepen your skills? Join focused sessions on surface decoration, glaze making, advanced throwing, and more. We also host specialist classes with visiting ceramic artists, offering fresh inspiration and professional insight.
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For the clay lover in your life, Clayfolk gift vouchers can be used across all our sessions, classes, and inductions.
Click for Gift Vouchers - The perfect gift for lovers of clay!
Click for Gift Vouchers - The perfect gift for lovers of clay!
We are Clayfolk
Discover the story behind Clayfolk, a ceramics studio in Folkestone with community at its heart.
Founded by makers who wanted more space to create, Clayfolk brings together people who love working with clay, from curious beginners to experienced potters. Learn how we started, meet the team, and see why we’re building more than just a studio - we’re building a creative community.
The Clayfolk Studio
Explore our studio and get a feel for the Clayfolk space.
Our fully accessible studio is equipped for every stage of the making process, we have six Shimpo and two large ride on wheels in the throwing area, generous hand-building benches stocked with tools, an extruder and roller, a large reclaim station with batts and vatts to recycle clay. A well stocked glazing bay with buckets of slips and glazes and finally our two trusty kilns that fire work from the drying racks to completion. As our gallery evolves we hope to capture the life of the studio - the people, the process, and the creativity that defines Clayfolk.
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