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Attractions in St.Ives, Cornwall.

Established by Bernard Leach in 1920, the Leach Pottery is considered to be the birthplace of studio pottery. The site now houses a pottery museum consisting of the old workshops and kilns, and a newly built working pottery. There are two permanent exhibition galleries. We also have the work of around forty potters for sale in the shop. We hold intensive three or five day throwing courses for adults. During school holidays we hold Clay Days sessio...

Higher Stennack
St.Ives
Cornwall
TR26 2HE

(01736)799703

Established by Bernard Leach in 1920, the Leach Pottery is considered to be the birthplace of studio pottery. The site now houses a pottery museum consisting of the old workshops and kilns, and a newly built working pottery. There are two permanent exhibition galleries. We also have the work of around forty potters for sale in the shop.

We hold intensive three or five day throwing courses for adults.

During school holidays we hold Clay Days sessions for children between the ages of six and twelve. Children under nine years of age must be accompanied. Clay Days are held at 10am and at 2pm. Each session lasts an hour and costs £6,or £5 for multiple bookings. Booking and pre-payment are recommended. The theme for each session is as follows:

July
Tuesday 28th-Sculptures
Wednesday 29th-Piggy Banks

August
Tuesday 4th-Colourful Caterpillars
Wednesday 5th-Tiles

Tuesday 11th-Sculptures
Wednesday 12th-Coil Pots

Tuesday 18th-Fish
Wednesday 19th-Animal Banks

Tuesday 25th-Tiles
Wednesday 26th-Sculptures





We are open seven days a week from March until the end of October, Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm and Sundays 11am-4pm. From November until the end of February we are open from Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Please note, last entry to the museum is always 30 minutes before closing.