Festive Herb Platter Course

handbuild your own pottery herb platters for Christmas

Join artist Sally Mills on a creative journey to create your own Festive Herb Platters in pottery.

You have a choice of 3 difference designs templates to work from, an oval platter design, cheese board and a long platter with handles. Perfect for a festive table or gifting to someone special.

You will be able to make one platter and possibly two within the timing of the course.

You will be taught how to impress the beautiful fresh herbs into the clay to decorate your creations. You will also be able to personalise your work with names/lettering if desired.

This is a 2 session course that runs on 2 separate days (2 weeks apart). Each session is 1.5 hours long adding up to 3 hours of class time.

In the first session you will make the platters and press in the herbs. 2 weeks later in the second session (once your platters have been through the kiln firing) you will be learning to paint the herb impressions with underglaze colours and adding glaze.

The course is designed for all skill levels, from complete beginners to seasoned potters. No prior art experience is needed—

Sally’s relaxed, step-by-step approach makes it easy for anyone to craft something truly impressive.

Dates of 2 session courses:

11th November and 25th November 10.30am -12noon

17th November and 1st December     7.00pm – 8.30pm

18th November and 2nd December   10.30am – 12noon

19th November and 3rd December    10.30am -12noon

What's Included:

  • Clay & Tools Provided: We supply all the materials you need, including high-quality clay, underglaze colours, glaze, tools and aprons
  • Introduction to Creating with Slab Built Clay: You’ll receive step-by-step guidance from an expert instructor on the basics how to make, carve, decorate and colour with coloured underglazes your platter/platters.
  • Small Group Setting: We keep our classes small with a maximum of 10 participants, ensuring you get plenty of one-on-one attention from our experienced instructor. This makes for a fun and relaxed atmosphere where you can work at your own pace and get personalized tips.

Upcoming start dates

Tue, Nov 11 2025

Week 2 - Tue Nov 25

10:30am - 12pm

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Mon Nov 17 2025

Week 2 - Mon Dec 01

7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Tue, Nov 18 2025

Week 2 - tue Dec 02

10:30am - 12pm

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Wed, Nov 19 2025

Week 2 - Wed Dec 03

10:30am - 12pm

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Cost: £80 + booking fee

Max 10 Students Per Class

These courses are for those 18+

Post-Class:

  • Firing and Delivery: By the end of the session you will have produced beautiful personalised Herb Platter/Platters. After you leave, your pieces are then slowly dried and kiln fired so the clay can mature. This process can take up to 3 weeks. They will be ready before Christmas.

    You will be contacted when your work is ready for collection from the workshop or before you leave class you can choose to pay £10.00 for posting and packing it to you or a loved one if you aren't able to pick it up in person.

Frequently Asked Questions:

If you need to cancel a more than 14 days before the class, we’ll happily give you a full refund, minus the booking fee. If it’s between 14 and 7 days before the class, you’ll receive a 50% refund, minus the booking fee. Unfortunately, if you cancel within 7 days of the class, we’re unable to offer a refund.

If you need to transfer your booking to someone else, no problem! You can do that at no extra charge as long as you let us know before the class starts. If you’re unable to attend, please note that the full fee is still required, and we’re unable to offer refunds or transfers for missed classes. Please see terms and conditions for full details.

There is plenty of free street parking right by the The Salted Kiln. Additional free parking is also available behind the bus stop opposite if required.

There is the opportunity to have you’re your work delivered internationally. Please just asked when in class and we can give you a quote.

It’s totally normal to feel a bit unsure when starting something new—everyone does! The learning curve is where the fun happens, and you’ll get better with time. Plus, everyone else is in the same boat, so you’re not alone. Just enjoy the process!

Yes of course! Its encouraged that you just keep going with the love of learning a new skill. All classes are tailored to the skill levels of all students. You are able to follow your own artistic journey if you have already mastered the basics.

Yes, there are toilet facilities available on-site. However, they are situated down a flight of steep steps, making them more difficult for individuals with mobility impairments.