A Ceramics Studio in Helston

Clay Trap is an open-access ceramics studio for learning, experimentation and creativity in clay, located at CAST in Helston. We run a membership scheme, courses, workshops and open access sessions for the public and provide educational opportunities for local community groups to work with clay.

Courses and Workshops

Candlestick Workshop | November 2024

Tuesday evening: 12 November 2024 View details

Mug Workshop | November 2024

Friday Evening: 15 November 2024 View details

Evening Taster Session | 26 November 2024

Tuesday evening: 26 November 2024 View details

Throwing for Beginners and Improvers | 6 weeks | January 2025

Tuesday evenings: 7 January - 18 February 2025 (no class 11 February) View details

Taster Session | 18 January 2025

Saturday morning: 18 January 2025 View details

Intensive Throwing Weekend: Beginner/Intermediate

Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January 2025 View details

Taster Session | 22 February 2025

Saturday morning: 22 February 2025 View details
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Open Access Sessions

Use the studio facilities at your own pace with support from our team of technicians during these bookable sessions. These sessions allow you to practise skills and develop your practice within a supportive studio environment.

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"The children arrived back at school buzzing after the real-life experience of the potter's wheel."
local teacher