Come and enjoy an exciting pottery experience at Oak Tree Farm

Saturday 10^th May 2025 10am to 4pm

The ancient Japanese art of Raku is notable for its dynamic and rapid process, featuring dramatic 'live' kiln firing.

After selecting from the hand-thrown pots provided you'll be guided through simple, effective glazing techniques to glaze 3 pots of your own.

Your pots will finally emerge from smouldering ashes revealing the special qualities of Raku - a combination of earthy tones, metallic effects and rich deep colours. 

Andy Mason, potter, teacher and workshop leader brings an energetic approach, and many years of practical experience to the Raku workshop process, and an insight into the ancient rituals, blending tradition with his individual techniques.

No previous experience required, just an interest and willingness to participate, and soak up the energy, art and alchemy of Raku!

Cost £120 – includes light lunch and hot drink

Booking essential, book before Monday 3^rd May, contact Oak Tree Farm to book your place

Mike will tell us all about his ancient coppice woodland, how he works it traditionally and how he makes a living from it all.  He covers a wide range of things, from how he left his previous ‘good job’ to follow his dream, the importance of working a woodland and why, going through bio diversity improvements etc., all the way through to how he makes a range of traditional wooden items from simple spoons and bowls to Windsor Chairs.

7:30pm Thursday 20^th February in our Oak Leaf Tea Room

Cost £12 which includes a hot drink and cake. Booking required before Monday 17^th February, contact Oak Tree Farm to book your place

Paul Wyatt, Volunteer and Trustee, sadly passed away just before Christmas.

Paul had been a valued member of the Oak Tree Farm family for many years, both as a volunteer and as one of our Trustees.

In recent years Paul could often be seen in our tea room helping raise funds for the farm through organising our book sales area.

We remember Paul warmly and our thoughts are very much with Gill and his family and friends.