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Make Your Own Cottage Garden Hanging Pot

£85.00

Wednesday 23rd October - 10.30am - 3.00pm

Learn the art of rolling and shaping clay to bring your unique visions to life. Using a former to build your base, you’ll have total creative freedom to sculpt a set of three perfectly formed Cottage Garden hanging planters —be they smart town house or run down cottages for a stunning, hand-painted display. Once finished, your tutor will dry, fire, and glaze your sculptures before delivering them back to The Black Thistle for you to collect.

Tutor: Lynn Andrews, Larkbarrow Studio

✨ All materials and equipment provided
🫖 Includes refreshments, bring along a small snack for the 20 minute lunch break
🛍️ Enjoy 10% off in-store plants and products during the workshop
👥 Max 8 attendees — calm, creative, and joyfully green

Wednesday 23rd October - 10.30am - 3.00pm

Learn the art of rolling and shaping clay to bring your unique visions to life. Using a former to build your base, you’ll have total creative freedom to sculpt a set of three perfectly formed Cottage Garden hanging planters —be they smart town house or run down cottages for a stunning, hand-painted display. Once finished, your tutor will dry, fire, and glaze your sculptures before delivering them back to The Black Thistle for you to collect.

Tutor: Lynn Andrews, Larkbarrow Studio

✨ All materials and equipment provided
🫖 Includes refreshments, bring along a small snack for the 20 minute lunch break
🛍️ Enjoy 10% off in-store plants and products during the workshop
👥 Max 8 attendees — calm, creative, and joyfully green

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Workshops take place in The Green Room in The Black Thistle — a calm, plant-filled space designed for slow making and creativity.

    The Black Thistle, 21 High Street, Shepton Mallet. BA4 5AA (map)

  • Just yourself.

    You’re welcome to bring a drink along, or pick something up locally before the session.

  • We recommend wearing something comfortable that you don’t mind getting a little messy — especially for hands-on workshops like terrariums.

  • Yes — workshop gift vouchers are available and make a thoughtful, experience-led gift.

  • Private bookings will be available soon in The Green Room.

    If you’re interested in hosting a session, feel free to get in touch.

  • If you have any access requirements or need additional support, please get in touch ahead of your booking and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

  • Workshops are suitable for ages 16+ unless otherwise stated.

  • Please email hello@theblackthistle.co.uk with your booking details at least 48 hours in advance to reschedule or receive a full refund.

    Click here to view our full cancellation policy.