16th April 2026
Pottery workshop morning
Make a mug, jug or vase in a morning with local potter Vicky Ware
A fun and relaxed pottery session where you will take inspiration from the surrounding gardens, using leaves to decorate your pots. You’ll learn handbuilding techniques and make your own mug, jug or vase under Vicky’s guidance.
Your finished pot will be transported by Vicky to her workshop, where it will be glazed and fired to produce a piece you can use in your home for years to come.
Facts
- 10am-12noon
- Held in the classroom at Stockton Bury. Note there are two steps down to the classroom
- Limited to only 6 places
- No previous pottery experience needed
- Handbuilding (not using a pottery wheel)
- Your glazed pot will be delivered back to Stockton Bury for collection once fired
- Includes all material and equipment
- Tea, coffee and home made cake included.
- Price includes garden entry (worth £10.50). The class finishes at 12 noon but you are welcome to enjoy the gardens until 4.30pm.
- TO BOOK email vicky@vickywareceramics.co.uk
Price £68 per person
Some of our Frequently Asked Questions
We love dogs but Stockton Bury Garden is at the heart of a working farm, therefore we do not permit dogs in our garden or café. Only assistant dogs are permitted.
Picnics are not permitted but our café offers a wide range of refreshments.
Our café is located outside of the garden so you are welcome to use it without paying garden entry.
We have a wide range of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options on our menu. Please call in advance if you require any more specific information. Please alert our team of any allergies.
We are NOT a nut or flour free kitchen.
Yes – we serve local beer, cider and wine.
We kindly ask that groups book in advance. Coaches are permitted by prior appointment. We can only cater for groups of 25 during our busy months for lunches. Booking essential. Normal garden entry prices apply.
As with many open gardens you will encounter changing levels, uneven footing and open water.
Most of the garden is flat but we suggest sensible footwear.
A fit, able-bodied companion is advisable for wheelchair users or the visually impaired (there are no handrails). Approximately 70% of the garden is accessible to wheelchairs.
For your safety on very wet days or after periods of heavy rain we would advice that the gardens are not suitable for wheelchairs.
Please call if you require more specific information.
We have toilets located at the entry of the garden. Our disabled toilet is only accessible to an average sized wheelchair and not scooters.
Children should be supervised at all times. There is open water and as in all gardens there may be poisonous plants.