Join your host, Terence Williams, as he explores six hands-on creative venues across Bristol, each offering the chance to slow down, get inspired, and make something with your own two hands. From pottery and painting to sewing and silversmithing, these workshops are perfect for curious beginners and passionate makers alike. Every location is verified with a working website and public address, so you can book your next session with confidence.

🛠️ Places featured:

Creative Space Bristol

Website: creativespacebristol.co.uk

Address: 39 High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 5HD

Highlights: A friendly studio offering a wide range of creative workshops including sewing, dressmaking, silver clay jewellery, upholstery, print-making, and more.

Mudworks Pottery Studio

Website: mudworksbristol.com

Address: Unit 17, Windmill Hill Business Centre, Bartley Street, Bristol BS3 4DB

Highlights: An artist-led ceramics studio with classes in wheel-throwing, hand-building, and beginner-friendly pottery sessions in a relaxed, inclusive space.

Zed Alley Clayhouse

Website: zedalleyclayhouse.com

Address: 6 Picton Lane, Bristol BS6 5PX

Highlights: A welcoming pottery school in the heart of the city’s arts quarter, offering taster sessions and multi-week courses in wheel-throwing and hand-building.

Kiln Workshop

Website: kilnworkshop.com

Address: 63 North Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS6 5AD

Highlights: A colourful studio where guests can paint pottery, try silver work, and join fun, social craft evenings — BYO drinks encouraged for adult sessions.

Old Market Manor Maker-Space

Website: oldmarketmanor.com

Address: Barton Manor, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0RL

Highlights: A large-scale workshop space for creatives working in wood, metal, furniture-making, and jewellery — with rentable benches and courses for serious makers.

The Community Pottery CIC at St Anne’s House

Website: stanneshouse.org/projects/the-community-pottery

Address: St Anne’s House, Brislington, Bristol BS4 4AB

Highlights: A not-for-profit community pottery offering affordable classes in hand-building and wheel-throwing, with a fully equipped kiln and glaze studio.