A day of clay, creativity and innovation! Talks + Tours, live demos, new launches, exclusive offers and much more.

About this event

If you've joined us before, you'll know our Open Days are all about getting hands-on, meeting fellow makers and seeing what goes on behind the scenes.

This year, we're taking the experience one step further.

Rather than a free-flow event, we're introducing two FREE ticketed sessions, each with its own theme, giving you even more opportunities to learn from industry experts, ask questions and get involved.

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🌿 Morning Session | All About Casting

10:00am – 12:45pm

Celebrate the launch of our LoStone Casting Slip with an immersive session dedicated to the art of slip casting.

We're delighted to welcome renowned porcelain ceramicist, author and The Great Pottery Throw Down Series 3 judge Sue Pryke.

Sue will share her journey in ceramics before demonstrating her casting techniques and joining visitors in the studio for a hands-on slip casting session. Whether you're an experienced slip caster or have always wanted to give it a go, this session is packed with inspiration, practical tips and the opportunity to learn from one of the UK's most respected ceramicists.

🎨 Afternoon Session | All About Glazing

1:30pm – 3:45pm

Discover the science and creativity behind great glazes as we launch our brand new MidFire Glaze Collection.

We're thrilled to be joined by David Bainbridge from Milton Bridge Ceramics, one of Britain's leading glaze manufacturers.

Dave will be sharing his extensive knowledge of glazing, demonstrating techniques, answering your questions and leading a hands-on glazing session in the studio. Whether you're looking to improve your glaze results or explore something new, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the industry's leading experts.

Every session also includes:

Behind-the-scenes factory tours

Meet the Valentine Clays team

Refreshments

Giveaways and prize draws

Exclusive Open Day offers

Plenty of opportunities to chat with fellow makers

Tickets are completely FREE, but places are very limited, so booking is essential.

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