Take your ceramics to the Next Level!
Ready to move beyond classes and spend more time creating independently?
Whether you’re aiming to go professional or just want to explore your passion for ceramics, Marsh Farm Pottery offers affordable, fully equipped studio space, expert guidance, and a vibrant community of makers to inspire you
Memberships Designed for Your Time & Goals
Work independently, develop your skills, and explore your own ideas in handbuilding, throwing, or both. We have flexible plans to suit your schedule and budget, with memberships starting at as little as £2.50 per hour:
Hobbyist – up to 5 hours per week, £100/month
Improver – up to 15 hours per week, £160/month
Advanced – up to 25 hours per week, £250/month
All memberships require a 3-month minimum and 3-month notice period.
We welcome members who have completed courses with us or elsewhere and feel confident to work safely and independently in a ceramic studio.
* With all memberships, there’s 3 months’ minimum contract term and 3 months’ notice period.
Technician Exchange - OPEN for applications
Aimed at experienced makers and ceramicists who are looking to help in a busy studio in return for studio membership.
Apply to be a member and let us know you are interested in the Tech Exchange opportunity.
What’s Included in Your Membership?
Communal workspaces including desks and benches
Full access to studio equipment, including:
5x Shimpo potter’s wheels, banding wheels, slab roller, wall-mounted extruder and dies
Slab and press molds, tile cutters, clay recycling facilities
A wide range of throwing, handbuilding, modelling, and decorating tools
Dedicated storage for your tools and equipment
Communal shelving for your works in progress, greenware, bisque, and glazed pieces
Studio inductions & training for general studio practice includin reclaim and kilns
Bookable Technical Support sessions for handbuilding and throwing, plus 10% off all our tasters, workshops, and courses
Exhibition opportunities in our open studio events, plus a website profile page and social media promotion
Access to a creative community across ceramics, metalworking, woodworking, and glass at our canal-side rural location
Ceramics-focused trips and excursions – including Ceramic Art London, the Ceramics Biennale, and PotFest
Fully equipped kitchen with fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave and table, plus tea/coffee/oatmilk incl.
WC facilities with hot water and hand dryers
Reference library with books and project cards for inspiration
Free secure parking for cars and bicycles
*Please note: materials and firings are not included. Members supply their own clay and decorating materials, and pay for firings.