6 Weeks Adult's Course
Have you seen the Great Pottery Throw Down and thought… I can do that, then our 6 week adults course is just what you have been looking for. The course is a delightful mixture of hand building, throwing on the wheel, painting with slips and decorating techniques. Pottery comes in many different forms and on this course you can explore to your hearts content. These two hour classes run for six weeks and are suitable for all levels of experience. Classes are held midweek between 7-9 pm. The cost of the course is €180 pp which includes clay, glazes and firings. Students can glaze and fire up to seven of their own pieces. So what are you waiting for?
The next 6 week WEDNESDAY course begins early 2021
The next 6 week SATURDAY course begins early 2021
Adult's One-Off Class
Always wanted the “Ghost” moment but didn’t know if you would like to sign up for a full 6 week course? Our one-off introductory course is the perfect way to sample if pottery is the art form that you have been looking for. This class consists of a mixture of hand building, throwing on the wheel and decorating techniques. This two hour class is suitable for all levels of experience. Classes are held midweek between 7-9 pm. The cost of this class is €35 pp which includes clay, glazes and firings. Students can glaze and fire their favourite piece from the class.
Our next one-off class begins early 2021
6 Weeks Children's Course
"Logic will take you from A to B. Imagination will take you anywhere"
- Albert Einstein
Our 6 week children’s course explores the wonderful world of pottery. The children will be thought the techniques of hand building and wheel work but are also encouraged to use their imagination to create masterpieces that their hearts desire. These one hour classes run for six weeks, are suitable for ages 7+ and are held Saturday mornings between 10-11 am. The cost of these classes are €100 which includes clay, glazes and firings. Students can glaze and fire up to seven of their own pieces.
The next Children's 6 week course begins early 2021
The "Earth" without "Art" is just "Eh"
Having an element of creativity in a teenagers life is so important for the development of life skills such as confidence, creativity, problem solving, perseverance and non verbal communication. Our 6 week teen’s course is a great mixture of hand building, throwing on the wheel, painting with slips and decorating techniques. These 90 minute classes run for six weeks and are suitable for all levels of experience. Classes are held on Saturday afternoon between 12-1:30 pm. The cost of these classes are €135 which includes your clay, glazes and firings. Students can glaze and fire up to seven of their own pieces.
The next Teens 6 Week Course begins early 2021
Private Group Classes
Date Night? Family time?
Trying something new with your best pals?
Love the idea of a pottery class but would prefer to keep private? The private group class is just what you’ve been looking for!
You can direct this class to suit the area of pottery that interests you the most; from lessons that are concentrated solely on throwing on the pottery wheel, to classes that combine handbuilding, paperclay and throwing techniques. This pottery sessions is suitable for all levels of experience. Classes are at a time that suits us both from mornings to night classes.
These sessions range from 1.5 hours for “a class for 2” to 2 hours for groups of 3-6. to find out all our prices click the book now button below. If your group is larger contact us for a quote!
*new guidelines are in place during Covid-19 restrictions please contact to find out more*
One to One Classes
Our private class is perfect for those who prefer to work individually or would like to pursue a particular area of pottery in a more in depth manor. These sessions can be based on the subject of your choice. Previous sessions have consisted of one to one in throwing, handbuiding and paperclay, as well as a mix of all three.
These 90 minute sessions can either be a one off class, or 6 week session. Class times will be at a time that suits us both. Your clay, glazes and firing are all included.
Large Group Classes
Birthday? Team Building? Rainy Day?
Do you have an upcoming event or simply a group of friends that would love to try their hand at pottery? Our studio is the perfect place for you to try a mixture of the pottery wheel, hand building and decorating.
This 1.5-2 hour session can take a maximum of 12 people, no experience necessary. These classes are held at various times throughout the week. Please contact for more details. We love to make your event a unique and fun experience.
Our beautiful new space for classes and events is surrounded by artisan producers and the Anne Valley Walk. I can’t wait for you to see!
*new guidelines are in place during Covid-19 restrictions please contact to find out more*
Introduction to Acrylic with Lisa Keane
Painting Classes
I am so delighted to introduce a new art class at Vivien O’Malley Ceramics. The wonderful Waterford painter Lisa Keane will take you through a 6 week course where you will explore all the introductory lessons you will need to start you on your painting journey from colour and mixing to brush techniques.
Drawing is a huge part of painting so we will focus on creating likeness; still life with objects and portraits practice, teaching your hand to follow your eye.
We will work towards creating your favourite place on canvas.