Derbyshire Makes Ceramics Pottery Workshops

Derek Harbinson is a Derbyshire-based ceramicist who was a contestant on season 6 of The Great Pottery Throwdown. He takes inspiration from a 1970s childhood, imagined civilisations and space travel, all bound up with mid-century style and often some fun.

Join Derek for live demos of throwing bowls, vases and more - and then have a go yourself.

No need to book, just drop by and have a go.

Get hands on with clay with ceramicist Elaine Lim-Newton and learn simple hand-building techniques to create your very own clay mates sculpture, then decorate your fabulous clay people with a brilliant mix of stamps, textures, and found objects.

You will be able to take your creations home to dry and paint - a perfect keepsake from your day at the festival.

All ages welcome, no experience needed!