Spring Fair!
NO NEED TO BOOK
Join us for our spring celebration! Drop in any time between 2-7. Open studio, pottery sale, throw down, food, activities, get involved.
May 4 Week Throwing Course (Wednesdays)
A course aimed at those wanting to get to grips with the potters wheel!
Suitable for total beginners or those that have already attended a class and want to improve quickly.
We have a small and intimate studio environment, so you will all have plenty of advice and tips from our pottery tutors. Walk away with a set of glazed mugs and bowls!
The sessions will run from 6pm - 8pm on the following Wednesdays; 7th May, 14th May, 21st May and 28th May.
Ceramic Cookware
Come along and get stuck it making ceramic cookware (think casserole pots, tagines, chicken bricks...). Enjoy Spanish tortilla made in house while you get creative. No experience needed, just come along and experiment with clay!
Your creations will be fired and ready to collect 3-4 weeks after the workshop..
Family Clay!
Family Clay is a unique opportunity for kids and their adults to spend quality time together while getting creative & learning something new.
One ticket entitles one person to one ball of clay and all the materials & guidance needed to turn it into a masterpiece!
Once you're done, your creations will be fired in our kiln and will be ready to collect 4 weeks after the workshop.
Accompanying adults are not obliged to buy a ticket for themselves, but you are asked to stay with your child(ren) for the duration of the activity.
Pair of Candlesticks!
Join us for an experimental afternoon of design, woodwork and ceramics in this extruded candlestick-making workshop.
You’ll be involved in the process at every stage - designing and creating a die (stencil) from wood, squeeeeeezing clay through the extruder, building gorgeous objects from the extruded clay and slapping on some colour.
You’ll end the session having made a funky pair of candlesticks to take home once we’ve dried, fired and glazed them!
Paint a Pot
Hand-paint some hand-made pottery! Purchase pots to paint on the day from £10.
Join us at the Merseyway Workshop, a vibrant high street pottery studio in Stockport, for our relaxing and creative paint-a-pot sessions. Whether you're looking to unwind in a tranquil space or connect with like-minded people, our sessions offer the perfect opportunity to bring your unique designs to life on handcrafted bisque ware, all thrown in-house.
How It Works
Ticket Price: £10 per person (does not include pottery for painting).
Choose Your Piece: A variety of hand-thrown bisqueware - mugs, plates, bowls and vases are available for purchase on the day, with prices starting at £10 per pot.
Your ticket price includes access to a range of colourful glazes and the final firing process.
Make a Book!
This workshop is for anyone who is interested in learning the historic craft of coptic bookbinding. You'll be guided through the process, supported through every stage of making A5 hardcover book from start to finish.
Choose from a selection of papers and bookcloth to make a notebook, diary, sketchbook or recipe book exactly how you want it. A wonderful opportunity to pick up a new skill and create something completely unique!
Merseyway Workshop’s School of Making
Free creative workshops for young people in Stockport.
Join us this summer at the Merseyway Workshop for some exciting arts programming. These workshops are targeted at young people and recommended for ages 14+. In June we’ll be focusing on printmaking processes, more details about each session can be found through the booking links below.
04/06/25 - Lino Printing BOOK NOW
11/06/25 - Tetrapak Printing BOOK NOW
18/06/25 - Cyanotype Printing BOOK NOW
25/06/25 - Stencils & Spray Paint BOOK NOW
Upcycling Clothes: DIY Sunprinting Workshop
Join us for a morning of cyanotype printing at Merseyway Workshop where art meets science in the magical process of sun printing! This hands-on workshop invites creatives of all levels to discover the process of cyanotypes, an alternative photographic method that creates vibrant blue-and-white print. Thrift and print - browse a selection of second-hand clothes and make them your own using the cyanotype printing process.
More info through the booking link!
Creative Screen Printing with Wendy Roby!
Join artist Wendy Roby for a day of creativity where you'll learn a raft of expressive screen printing techniques you can replicate at home. More info via the booking link.
Creative Screen Printing with Wendy Roby!
Join artist Wendy Roby for a day of creativity where you'll learn a raft of expressive screen printing techniques you can replicate at home. More info via the booking link.
Paint a Pot
Hand-paint some hand-made pottery! Purchase pots to paint on the day from £10.
Join us at the Merseyway Workshop, a vibrant high street pottery studio in Stockport, for our relaxing and creative paint-a-pot sessions. Whether you're looking to unwind in a tranquil space or connect with like-minded people, our sessions offer the perfect opportunity to bring your unique designs to life on handcrafted bisque ware, all thrown in-house.
How It Works
Ticket Price: £10 per person (does not include pottery for painting).
Choose Your Piece: A variety of hand-thrown bisqueware - mugs, plates, bowls and vases are available for purchase on the day, with prices starting at £10 per pot.
Your ticket price includes access to a range of colourful glazes and the final firing process.
Kids Paint a Clay Frog!
Half term activity - paint a clay frog! Multiple time slots available.
One ticket entitles one small person to one small clay frog and all the materials needed to paint it!
Once you're done, froggies will be fired in our kiln and will be ready to collect 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
Accompanying adults do not need to buy a ticket, but are asked to stay for the duration of the activity. Feel free to purchase a second ticket if accompanying adult would like to paint a froggy of their own!
Design & paint a set of tiles with Hal Haines Studio
Second date added due to overwhelming demand!!
Travelling all the way from his studio in East Sussex, Hal will talk you through his practice and share his sketchbooks, focusing on surface decoration, design motifs and ultimately guiding you to design and paint a series of four tiles for you to keep.
Hal’s signature hand-painted creations have been featured in publications such as Vogue, itsnicethat and Elle Decoration, and his clients and collaborators include Paul Smith, Burberry, Soho House, Uniqlo...
Your tiles will be ready for collection 2-3 weeks after the workshop, one we have glazed and fired them in house. No experience needed, 16+
Design & paint a set of tiles with Hal Haines Studio
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Travelling all the way from his studio in East Sussex, Hal will talk you through his practice and share his sketchbooks, focusing on surface decoration, design motifs and ultimately guiding you to design and paint a series of four tiles for you to keep.
Hal’s signature hand-painted creations have been featured in publications such as Vogue, itsnicethat and Elle Decoration, and his clients and collaborators include Paul Smith, Burberry, Soho House, Uniqlo...
Your tiles will be ready for collection 2-3 weeks after the workshop, one we have glazed and fired them in house. No experience needed, 16+
April 4 Week Throwing Course (Wednesdays)
A course aimed at those wanting to get to grips with the potters wheel!
Suitable for total beginners or those that have already attended a class and want to improve quickly.
We have a small and intimate studio environment, so you will all have plenty of advice and tips from our pottery tutors. Walk away with a set of glazed mugs and bowls!
The sessions will run from 6pm - 8pm on the following Wednesdays; 2nd April, 9th April, 16th April and 23rd April.
Make a Frame! with Gus Workshop
Join Angus for an afternoon of frame-making. In this workshop you will be presented with a mismatch of gorgeous timber off cuts and odd ends to peruse, curate and assemble into a one-of-a-kind picture frame to take home. Your finished frame will be A5 in size, and complete with glazing and metal fittings for hanging.
No woodwork experience needed, you will be supported as you explore basic woodworking techniques and experiment with composition. Recommended for age 16+
Feel free to bring along a postcard or A5 print to frame on the day!
Process Jam Exhibition Launch!
You're all invited to join us on Thursday 13th March for the launch of the Process Jam exhibition. Swing by anytime from 17:30 to celebrate improvisational art and sounds.
Check out the work that was made over the two days of experimentation and collaboration betweeen the Process Jam participants!
We'll be showing the project film, artworks and sounds.
There'll also be an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and jump on the potters wheel for an improv challenge!
Ceramic Gardenware
Come along and join Bruno for an afternoon of making!
With opportunity to make slip-decorated terracotta plant-pots, slipcast seedling trays and ceramic soil dibbers, you’ll be all set for springtime in your garden. No experience needed, just come and experiment with clay!
All creations will be fired and ready to collect 3-4 weeks after the workshop.
Paint a Pot
Hand-paint some hand-made pottery! Purchase pots to paint on the day from £10.
Join us at the Merseyway Workshop, a vibrant high street pottery studio in Stockport, for our relaxing and creative paint-a-pot sessions. Whether you're looking to unwind in a tranquil space or connect with like-minded people, our sessions offer the perfect opportunity to bring your unique designs to life on handcrafted bisque ware, all thrown in-house.
How It Works
Ticket Price: £10 per person (does not include pottery for painting).
Choose Your Piece: A variety of hand-thrown bisqueware - mugs, plates, bowls and vases are available for purchase on the day, with prices starting at £10 per pot.
Your ticket price includes access to a range of colourful glazes and the final firing process.
March 4 Week Improvers Throwing Course (Wednesdays)
Nailed the basics? Looking to throw bigger and better?
A new course designed for those with experience on the potter's wheel!
Ideal for intermediate participants or those who have previously taken a pottery class and are eager to devlop their skills further. We will have you centering larger amounts of clay, throwing flat ware and larger lidded forms. Build upon existing skills and an array of new techniques.
Prerequisites - Must be comfortabe centering and throwing basic forms. If you are uncertain about your ability levels, either pop in or call for a discussion.
The sessions will run from 6pm - 8pm on the following Wednesdays; 5th March, 12th March, 19th March, 26th March.
Candle Making!
Brighten up your winter afternoons with our relaxed and creative candle-making workshop!
Join us as we transform a stash of leftover ceramics into beautiful, hand-poured candles. You'll get to choose from a variety of unique small ceramic vessels, fill them with luxurious soy wax, and customise them with scents of your choice. We'll guide you through every step, from positioning the wick to pouring the wax, ensuring your candles are functional and beautiful.
Noisy Toys !
Join us for a free, family-friendly workshop where you can create your very own unique instrument—or a wonderfully noisy toy! Using a wide range of recycled materials and everyday household items, craft something special like tin can bongos, rainsticks, or wooden whackers.
🔹 Two 45-minute sessions available
🔹 Suitable for all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Come make some noise with us!
February 4 Week Throwing Course (Wednesdays)
A course aimed at those wanting to get to grips with the potters wheel!
Suitable for total beginners or those that have already attended a class and want to improve quickly.
We have a small and intimate studio environment, so you will all have plenty of advice and tips from our pottery tutors. Walk away with a set of glazed mugs and bowls!
The sessions will run from 6pm - 8pm on the following Wednesdays; 5th Feb, 12th Feb, 19th Feb and 26th Feb.
Creative Screen Printing with Wendy Roby! (Copy)
Join artist Wendy Roby for a day of creativity where you'll learn a raft of expressive screen printing techniques you can replicate at home. More info via the booking link.
January 4 Week Throwing Course (Thursdays)
A course aimed at those wanting to get to grips with the potters wheel!
Suitable for total beginners or those that have already attended a class and want to improve quickly.
We have a small and intimate studio environment, so you will all have plenty of advice and tips from our pottery tutors. Walk away with a set of glazed mugs and bowls!
The sessions will run from 6pm - 8pm on the following Thursdays; 9th Jan, 16th Jan, 23rd Jan and 30th Jan!
January 4 Week Throwing Course (Wednesdays)
A course aimed at those wanting to get to grips with the potters wheel!
Suitable for total beginners or those that have already attended a class and want to improve quickly.
We have a small and intimate studio environment, so you will all have plenty of advice and tips from our pottery tutors. Walk away with a set of glazed mugs and bowls!
The sessions will run from 6pm - 8pm on the following Wednesdays; 8th Jan, 15th Jan, 22nd Jan and 29th Jan!
Christmas Cats in Clay!
Join artist and studio member Evie for a festive morning of crafting ceramic cats! Immortalise your own cat or create a new feline friend. Very much a relaxed, creative experience. Complimentary mince pies of course, and tea/coffee.
You'll learn some traditional handbuilding techniques, with a focus on rolling slabs, carving, and slip decoration, and have fun shaping and decorating your own ceramic cat. Each participant will create a set of cats that are perfect for displaying at home or gifting during the holidays.
Your finished creations will be ready for collection within three weeks, just in time for Christmas!
Ceramic Christmas Trees!
Join artist and studio member Maz for a festive winter workshop! Come along and learn how to make beautiful Christmas trees from clay — a perfect table centrepiece.
In this fun, hands-on session, you'll explore some traditional handbuilding techniques with a focus on slabs and a spiral cutting process. We’ll dive into slab rolling, with plenty of guidance to help you create something truly unique. You'll pick up useful tips and tricks to get started with clay right away.
Each participant will make a set of 2 trees, decorated with coloured slips.
Your finished pieces will be ready for collection within three weeks, in time for Christmas!
Process Jam
Introducing Process Jam—an exciting new project at the Merseyway Workshop! It’s a weekend of improvisational fun, blending music, art, and craft in a dynamic, free-flowing atmosphere. The studio will transform into a vibrant space of unexpected sounds, striking visuals, and unique creations—a true fusion jam experience!
Join us on Saturday, November 30th for an improvised performance - the culmination of two days of experimentation and collaboration betweeen various musicans, artists and makers.
You will be part of a small intimate audence, experiencing the creation of unqiue audio and visual artwork. Mediums include: saxaphone, ceramics, percussion, paint, synthesizers, woodwork and everything inbetween...
Christmas Baubles!
Join artist and studio member Josie for an evening of crafting, sculpting, and decorating your own set of Christmas baubles! In this creative workshop, you’ll learn traditional handbuilding techniques, focusing on pinch pots, carving, and slip decoration.
Each participant will create a unique set of linked baubles—a beautiful, handcrafted piece to hang on your tree or display elsewhere.
Your finished creations will be ready for collection within three weeks, just in time for Christmas!
Marbled Christmas Mug!
Join artist and studio member Lily, for our first festive workshop! Come along amd learn how to make a beautifully marbled mug — perfect for sipping Bailey's hot chocolate on Christmas Day or as a thoughtful gift for someone special.
In this hands-on session, you'll explore traditional handbuilding techniques with a focus on form, functionality, and design. We’ll dive into slab rolling, pinched forms, and coiling, with plenty of guidance to help you create something truly unique. You'll pick up useful tips and tricks to get started with clay right away.
Your finished mugs will be ready for collection within three weeks, in time for Christmas!
Kintsugi Workshop!
Discover the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi or “gold joinery” with artist Emily Thomas, and create/repair a beautiful ceramic piece to take home. You'll learn all about the art and replicate the ancient techniques with contemporary materials.
You will repair a small antique dish - these are unique objects and will vary depending on what can be sourced. A selection of ceramic pieces will be available to choose from on the day.
November 4 Week Throwing Course (Wednesdays)
A course aimed at those wanting to get to grips with the potters wheel!
Suitable for total beginners or those that have already attended a class and want to improve quickly.
We have a small and intimate studio environment, so you will all have plenty of advice and tips from our pottery tutors. Walk away with a set of glazed mugs and bowls!
The sessions will run from 6pm - 8pm on the following Wednesdays; 13th Oct, 20th Oct, 27th Oct and 4th Dec.
Eat Your Pumpkins!
Did you know... More than 8 million pumpkins in the UK will head to the food waste this year, some left in a front porch to decompose for a while longer and really scare off your neighbours! (That's a whole lotta pumpkin pie!)
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Let's eat that delicious orange flesh, (even those spooky stringy bits), and have a real gourd time! Sat 2nd Nov, 10AM-4PM.
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There'll be a range of free workshops to get involved with, tasty pumpkin treats, and other fun activities for all the family.
This event is free to attend, but we kindly ask for RSVPs to help us estimate attendance and ensure we have enough materials for everyone. 🎃🎃🎃
Ceramic Ghost Making!
Get into the spooky spirit with a morning of ghost making - with clay!
Open to all experience levels. In this fun, hands-on session, you’ll craft your own unique ceramic ghosts using a variety of hand-building techniques. Perfect for adding a touch of Halloween charm to your home!
Your ghosts will be fired and glazed, ready for collection in time for Halloween.
Suitable for adults and kids (minimum 5 years old).
Young children must be accompanied by an adult.
Purchase a ticket for anyone intending to make ghosts 👻
Jesmonite Jewellery Workshop!
Join us for this evening of crafting and casting with Calico Collective!
Jesmonite is a gypsum based, eco-friendly material . During this workshop you will design, cast, sand and finish your very own jewellwey pieces. You'll learn how to weigh it, mix it, add various colours and terrazzo effects to create something unique.
We will have a range of earring and necklace molds to choose from on the day.
Creative Screen Printing with Wendy Roby!
Join artist Wendy Roby for a day of creativity where you'll learn a raft of expressive screen printing techniques you can replicate at home. More info via the booking link.
Brutalist Banquet
Join us for a Brutalist Banquet at the Merseyway Workshop in partnership with Stockroom Socials.
Stockroom - right next door - is your exciting new cultural and creative centre designed for getting together, getting involved or just popping by for a brew.
At Stockroom you’ll find your new library, a children’s creative learning space, a café bar and Stockport’s historical archives. There’s room for everyone: to make noise, meet friends or find a bit of peace, play, take part, think and do.
Its what goes on at Stockroom that really matters, so we're getting together with Merseyway Workshop and YOU at the Brutalist Banquet. Get involved and try new things :)
Your ticket includes a delicious vegetarian banquet, refreshing drinks and a fun hands-on workshop. Part funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
October 4 Week Throwing Course (Wednesdays)
A course aimed at those wanting to get to grips with the potters wheel!
Suitable for total beginners or those that have already attended a class and want to improve quickly.
We have a small and intimate studio environment, so you will all have plenty of advice and tips from our pottery tutors. Walk away with a set of glazed mugs and bowls!
The sessions will run from 6pm - 8pm on the following Wednesdays; 2nd Oct, 9th Oct, 16th Oct and 23rd Oct.
September 4 Week Throwing Course (Tuesdays)
A course aimed at those wanting to get to grips with the potters wheel!
Suitable for total beginners or those that have already attended a class and want to improve quickly.
We have a small and intimate studio environment, so you will all have plenty of advice and tips from our pottery tutors. Walk away with a set of glazed mugs and bowls!
The sessions will run from 6pm - 8pm on the following Tuesdays; 3rd Sept, 10th Sept, 17th Sept, 24th Sept.