Opening Times

9:30 to 5:30 or by arrangement.

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

The Potters Barn is a first class Craft/Art resource. The venue offers experience and variety so pupils enjoy an engaging and novel experience that will fire their creative interests.
Whether used to complement your existing art/D&T lessons or simply as a fun reward activity, your pupils will enjoy a great day out that will live long in their memory.
There is a choice of activities with skills suitable for all age groups and individuals can be accommodated as well as schools and other large parties.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

Topics include containers, sculpture, 3D construction, money containers, musical instruments, murals, freestanding forms.
Complete list of Key Stages covered available.

What are the activities?

Design, making and decorating.
Using various handbuilding techniques as well as the potters wheel.

What is the age range of the activities?

All ages can be catered for.

Sample programme of the activities:

Program designed to the age and budget of visiting group.

What materials to you provide or suggest groups bring to support the visit?

All materials are provided.

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

Minimum group size - none
Maximum group size - 35
Teacher ratio depends on age of pupils.

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

Risk scan be arranged in liaison with the trip organiser.

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Teacher familiarisation available.

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

Small gift shop.
Indoor area and picnic area for packed lunch.
Drinks available.

Is specific clothing required?

No specific clothing required - aprons are provided.

Do you have first aid on site?

No

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

No