Fired Up Ceramics
Fired Up is a lively community-based ceramics studio on Beeches Industrial Estate in Yate.
At the studio, we make our products by hand from start to finish, slip casting, firing, and then hand painting each item, making every piece unique. We also have a range of handmade items that we have designed and produced; these are sold at a range of outlets including our charity shops.
Throughout the week, we run a range of hobby classes, and we can host private sessions for a party or group activity, so everyone can get creative.
The pottery is one of Brandon’s thriving social enterprises. It offers people with learning disabilities and autism, practical work experience and training opportunities in a supported and fun environment
Hobby classes
Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.45am – 12.15pm, for our hobby class. Classes are excellent value at just £5 adults/£4 children (plus the price of any items you paint). Glazed products will be available to collect approximately two weeks after the class.
Groups
If you’re involved in a school or children’s community group such as parent and toddler, Brownies, or Cubs, how about booking a session at our studio? Our staff will advise you on specific designs and ideas that will work for your group and your budget.
Parties and team building
Our parties and team building sessions can be adapted for individual groups. We advise the party organiser to visit us to discuss your requirements.
Our party packages include expert tuition, all paints, glaze, and firing. You’re welcome to bring your own refreshments/snacks.
£16 per child (minimum 10 children), plus a party hire charge of £30 for 1.5 hours. Available Monday – Friday, 4 – 6pm (this includes 30-minute set up/clear-away time). Items will be available for collection approximately two weeks after the party.
A minimum of 15 people at £20 per person (includes £5 studio fee and an item up to the value of £15. Additional charge if a more expensive item is chosen, plus £30 room hire. Items are available approximately two weeks after the workshop.
Shop
Our products are available to buy from our shop onsite and from Brandon Trust charity shops. We also take part in local events such as craft fairs and Christmas markets. We enjoy being able to sell our products directly to the public and we take considerable pride in explaining how each item is made.
Supported employment and training
Fired Up is a community-based ceramics project that offers many opportunities for people with learning disabilities and/or autism to gain new skills and experiences.
These opportunities focus on developing work awareness and employment skills in a supportive and safe environment, as well as building confidence and self-esteem.
Everyone completes a work folder where they keep track of what they’ve learned and can record their aims for the future.
All our staff are fully qualified, DBS checked, and passionate about what they do.
History
Fired Up was founded when two ceramics projects merged in 2001; an occupational therapy project and an inclusive community class.
In 2004, after a fire at our original base in Southmead, we relocated to Pucklechurch in South Gloucestershire and then in 2015, we moved to our current home in Yate.
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