Pottery Wheel Experiences

Relaxed • Beginner-friendly • Linlithgow

A calm, hands-on introduction to the potter’s wheel — perfect for first-timers.

If you’ve always wanted to try wheel throwing, this is for you. Our sessions are designed to be welcoming, unhurried and beginner-friendly, with plenty of guidance and time to practise.

Expect a lovely mix of learning and play — and leave feeling proud of what you’ve made (even if it’s a little wonky — that’s part of the charm).

⭐ Choose Your Session (Select an option above)

🥉 Wheel Taster Experience — £55 per person

Minimum 1 guest | Maximum 6 guests

A relaxed introduction if you’re short on time but want a proper go on the wheel.

• 1.5 hours instructor-led

• Multiple attempts on the wheel

• Keep 1 favourite piece

• Bisque firing included
  Best for: first-timers, a gentle intro, “just want to try it”.

🥈 Pottery Wheel Experience (Most Popular) — £65 per person

Minimum 1 guests | Maximum 6 guests

Our signature beginner session — the best balance of time, value and enjoyment.

• 2 hours instructor-led

• Plenty of time to practise and improve

• Keep up to 2 pieces

• Bisque firing included
  Best for: gifts, friends, a proper creative treat.

🥇 Private Pottery Wheel Experience — £75 per person

Minimum 4 guests | Maximum 6 guests
Exclusive studio time for your group — ideal for birthdays and celebrations.

• 2.5 hours private session

• Multiple attempts each

• Keep up to 2 pieces per person

• Bisque firing included
  Best for: birthdays, special occasions, creative get-togethers.

✨ Which session is right for me?

• Choose Taster (£55) if you want a shorter introduction and you’re happy keeping one favourite piece.

• Choose Most Popular (£65) if you want more time to practise and the option to keep two pieces.

• Choose Private (£75) if you’re booking as a group of 4–6 and want the studio to yourselves.

If it’s your first time and you’re booking for fun, most guests love the Pottery Wheel Experience (£65).

🌿 What’s Included

• Clay, tools, apron & use of the wheel

• Step-by-step guidance throughout

• Small group sizes for a calm, supportive vibe

• Tea & coffee included

• Your bisque firing included (see finishing options below)

🔥 Finishing Options (Glazing)

Want your piece fully finished and food-safe?

Optional glazing & final firing:

• £15 per piece

• £25 for up to 2 pieces

You can add this after your session — we’ll guide you on the best option once we see what you’ve made.

📦 Collection Times

Bisque-fired and glazed pieces are typically ready for collection within 3–4 weeks.
We’ll contact you when your pottery is ready to pick up.

🧡 Good to Know

• Suitable for ages 14+

• No experience needed

• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little clayy

• Long hair should be tied up (we have bobbles!) and long nails should be trimmed.

• Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to get settled

🎁 Gift Vouchers

All pottery wheel sessions are available as gift vouchers — a thoughtful, creative gift.

📍 Location

Maisie Gray Pottery & Crafts — Linlithgow, West Lothian
A cosy town-centre studio with nearby parking and easy access.

✨ Why choose Maisie Gray?

Maisie Gray is a professionally run creative studio specialising in high-quality pottery experiences.  Our wheel sessions combine expert guidance with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere — so guests feel supported, capable and proud of what they create.