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Start Your Own “Paint Your Own Pottery Business” & be your own boss

Bespoke only available Monday to Friday

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Professional Pottery & Ceramic Café Training

Bespoke 1-to-1 Training

Available Monday to Friday only

Our intensive two-day bespoke training course is designed for individuals who are serious about starting their own Pottery Painting Studio, Ceramic Café, mobile pottery business or creative ceramic venture.

This is private, professional training tailored specifically to your goals, experience level and business plans.

The course includes:

All materials throughout the training
Daily lunch and refreshments
A comprehensive 52-page training manual
One year of free 24/7 ongoing support
Access to our private support network and WhatsApp group

Included Free with Your Training

A complimentary starter package worth over £200+, including:

Rachel’s exclusive professional brush set
Rachel’s published ceramic art book
A selection of Rachel’s specialist decorating sponges
Rachel’s Colour 2 Clay set (2oz pots)
A starter selection of bisque ceramics

This allows you to continue practising and creating at home while preparing to launch your business.

Learn from One of the UK’s Most Experienced Trainers

Starting your own Pottery Painting Studio or Ceramic Café can feel exciting, inspiring — and at times overwhelming. There are many important decisions to make before even choosing a premises.

Course Information & What You Will Learn

Training runs from 10:00am to 5:30pm over two intensive days.

£800 for one person
£400 for an additional partner attending with you. This is private bespoke training tailored to your business goals and experience level.

What Does the Course Include?

How to safely load and fire a kiln
Understanding firing temperatures for different clays and glazes
Kiln maintenance and troubleshooting
Running costs and firing costs
Which kiln best suits your business needs
Where to purchase kilns and equipment

Dip glazing
Brush glazing
Roll glazing
Specialty glazes
Pattern transfer techniques
Personalising pottery
Handprints and footprints in clay and glaze
A wide variety of painting techniques to pass on to your own customers
You will also keep all the items you create during training.

Business Setup & Running Your Studio

The course also covers the business side of running a successful studio, including:

Health & safety procedures
Planning permissions and legal considerations
Costing your services correctly
Running events and workshops
Marketing and promotion
Business planning support
Advice on your website ideas and branding

We can also recommend trusted website support and provide professional images if required.

Ongoing Support After Training

Additional On-Site Support

On-Site Support: £300 per day plus expenses Available Monday to Friday.

A Complete Training & Support Package

With over 580 studios trained worldwide and 41 years of experience, you can feel confident that you are learning from a trainer who truly understands.