# Ceramic Love Pottery

> Pottery classes, wheel throwing experiences and handmade ceramics in Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone, Kent. Taught by Amanda Hav, Danish-trained master potter with 15+ years' teaching experience. Beginner-friendly, joy-first, and genuinely hands-on.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.ceramic.love/): Overview of all services, the studio, and Amanda's teaching approach
- [Pottery Classes](https://www.ceramic.love/pottery-classes): All class types — 1-to-1, group, and parties — with practical information
- [1-to-1 Pottery Lessons](https://www.ceramic.love/one-to-one-pottery-lessons): Private 1½-hour wheel-throwing sessions (2–3 pieces fired and glazed, all levels welcome)
- [Group Pottery Sessions](https://www.ceramic.love/group-pottery-sessions): Sessions for 2–4 people — couples, friends, or family — combining wheel time and hand-building
- [Pottery Parties & Events](https://www.ceramic.love/pottery-parties-events): Hen parties, birthday parties, corporate team-building, and school workshops
- [Gift Cards](https://www.ceramic.love/gift-cards): Pottery experience gift vouchers — bookable by the recipient at their convenience
- [Commissions](https://www.ceramic.love/commissions): Bespoke made-to-order pottery for weddings, memorials, and significant occasions (4–12 week lead time)
- [About Amanda](https://www.ceramic.love/about-amanda): Amanda Hav's background, Danish master potter training, and teaching philosophy
- [FAQ](https://www.ceramic.love/faq): 19 answered questions across 5 categories: Classes & Booking, The Session, Your Pottery, Gift Cards, Commissions
- [Blog](https://www.ceramic.love/blog): Guides and articles about pottery for beginners and enthusiasts
- [Contact](https://www.ceramic.love/contact): Contact form and studio location (Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone, Kent)

## Key Facts

- **Studio location:** Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone, Kent, UK — accessible from Folkestone, Dover and Canterbury (coordinates: 51.1098519, 1.2141384)
- **Google Maps:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/zpykF5WNo9aWJ9En9
- **Phone:** +44 7454 949 908
- **Contact:** hello@ceramic.love
- **Instructor:** Amanda Hav — qualified through a four-year Danish master potter apprenticeship, teaching pottery for 15+ years
- **Session types and pricing:**
  - 1-to-1 lessons (Pottery for Beginners 1-2-1): £90 total (£30 deposit, £60 on the day) · 1 hr 30 min · 1–2 guests · 2–3 pieces fired and glazed
  - Group sessions (2–4 people): £170 total (£70 deposit, £100 on the day) · 2 hr 30 min · 2–3 pieces per person fired and glazed
  - Gift card bookings: pay on the day using gift card · 1 hr 30 min+
  - Parties and events: hen dos, birthdays, team-building, school workshops — pricing by enquiry
- **Materials:** Stoneware clay; glazes are food-safe and dishwasher-safe where stated
- **Pieces:** Amanda fires and glazes the best pieces from each session and returns them (typically 2–4 weeks)
- **Booking:** By appointment via Square; other enquiries can be sent through the contact form

## Blog Posts

- [Wheel throwing vs hand-building: a beginner's guide](https://www.ceramic.love/blog/throwing-vs-hand-building): Compares the two main pottery techniques for beginners — what each involves, what you make, and which is right for you
- [What to expect at your first pottery class](https://www.ceramic.love/blog/what-to-expect-at-your-first-pottery-class): A walk-through of a first session from arrival to leaving — what happens, what to wear, and what happens to your pieces
- [How to choose a pottery gift in Kent](https://www.ceramic.love/blog/how-to-choose-a-pottery-gift): Choosing between a pottery experience gift card and a commissioned piece

## FAQ Highlights

**Do I need any experience?** No experience needed. Most students throw their first pot in their first session.

**What do I wear?** Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting clay on. Aprons are provided.

**What happens to my pieces?** Amanda selects the best pieces, fires them in a bisque kiln, glazes them, and fires again. You collect or receive them by post, typically 2–4 weeks after your session.

**Are the pieces food-safe?** Yes. All pieces are fired to stoneware temperature with food-safe glazes. Dishwasher-safe where stated.

**Can I buy a gift card?** Yes — gift cards for pottery experiences are available and can be redeemed at any time. The recipient books their own session.

**How many people in a group session?** Group sessions accommodate 2–4 people. Larger groups are handled as parties/events.

**How much do sessions cost?** See current pricing via the booking page (linked from each service page).

**Do you do hen parties?** Yes. Pottery hen parties are one of the studio's most popular offerings — wheel throwing, hand-building, and keepsake pieces to take home.

**Can you do team-building sessions?** Yes — half-day and full-day formats available. Invoice billing accepted for corporate bookings.

**Where exactly is the studio?** Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone, Kent. Full address is sent with booking confirmation.