Garden Pottery & Painting at THE PIG in the New Forest
THE PIG | Wednesday 17 June 2026Head round to our house in Brockenhurst for a relaxed afternoon of creativity, cracking food and laid-back countryside charm in our first ever Garden Pottery & Painting workshop.
11am - 4:15pm
£110 per person
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Gather your favourite people this summer and join us under our garden stretch tent at THE PIG in the New Forest to learn the unique art of pinch pottery, hosted by our local friends at The Pottery Pantry.
We’ll warmly welcome you in with a hot drink and a freshly baked pastry, before Francesca – founder of The Pottery Pantry – will show you how to create your own garden flowerpot and plant markers to adorn your outdoor spaces at home this season.
You don’t need any pottery experience and there will be plenty of time to ask questions along the way as you get to shaping, pinching and finessing your own garden goodies.
By the time your pots and plant markers are made, you’ll have worked up a well-earned appetite and can settle in to enjoy a wood-fired feasting lunch from our Garden Oven with generous pours of our very own THE PIG Cut wine – all included with the price of your ticket!
Afterwards, your pottery creations will be dry and ready for painting; the final touch to your pieces that will bring your own stamp of colour, character and life to your garden this summer.
A little heads up: after the workshop, Francesca will take your pottery to be fired in the kiln at The Pottery Pantry and you can collect your finished pieces from THE PIG in the New Forest from Monday 6th July.
When, where, how much…
When & Where?
Wednesday 17th June 2026, 11am – 4.15pm at THE PIG in the New Forest
How much?
£110 per person
What's included?
A hot cup of tea or coffee on arrival with a freshly baked pastry from our restaurant, as well as all the materials you need to create and paint your own garden flowerpot and plant markers.
You’ll also enjoy a plentiful sharing lunch of freshly cooked pizzas and garden sides to feast on from our Garden Oven, served with generous pours of our very own THE PIG Cut wine – all included in the price of your ticket.
Lunch is a relaxed, sociable gathering around one big table. If you’ve booked the workshop with friends or family, just give us a shout and we can make sure you’re all sitting together.
Fancy making a night of it?
Why not stretch the afternoon into the evening and turn your day out with us into a little getaway by booking a room for the night? Wander our vibrant Kitchen Garden, unwind in the bar or on the lawn with a chilled tipple in hand, and head up to a big comfy bed with no need for taxis or designated drivers. Just you, a bedroom so comfy you won't want to leave, and maybe a cheeky nightcap (or two!).
Meet your host...
Francesca, founder of The Pottery Pantry
“I’ve spent the last 10 years in the ceramic industry, with a background in art from college and a long-standing love for creating thoughtful, personalised pieces for others.
“When I started The Pottery Pantry three years ago, I didn’t want just another studio where you paint the same old items – I wanted to create something that felt fresh, fun and genuinely inspiring. A space where you’d want to spend an afternoon with friends, making pieces you’re really proud of and excited to have in your home.
“We now create everything from painted ceramics to handmade clay pieces, with clay workshops being our newest addition. I’m so excited to be bringing one of our workshops to THE PIG, where you’ll make your own plant pot and four plant markers, learning step-by-step how to shape and paint something completely unique.”
