Family Iron Age Pot Workshop

Overview

Make your own Iron Age clay pot, as part of our Roman & Iron Age Festival.

At this workshop, you will make a clay pot, using ancient techniques and air dry clay. Iron Age communities did not have pottery wheels but used their hands to mould and shape clay. We will show you how to do this, and then you can decorate your pot in whatever way you want.
Suitable for all ages. 

The workshop will last around 30 minutes and will take place in the Trimontium Craft Tent.

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION:
  • All participants will need a valid Festival entry ticket to access the workshop
  • This activity is suitable for all ages, although smaller children may need some help from an adult.
  • The workshop ticket includes all materials and you can take your pot away with you.
  • As we are using clay, please ensure you are wearing suitable clothing for a craft activity.

BOOKING FEES
There is a small booking fee applicable to all online tickets. This fee allows the Trimontium Trust, which is a registered charity and volunteer run, to provide this service for our visitors. Thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy your activity.
Location
Trimontium Craft Tent, Trimontium Fort Site, Newstead, Melrose, Scotland, TD6 9DQ, United Kingdom

Shared by our community

Rating: 10 out of 10

"It was a lovely experience all round. From meeting the participants of all ages, seeing what we could all craft from having no experence and learning how inventive and resourceful our ancestors where..."

Linda August 2026
Rating: 10 out of 10

"The festival was great. I loved the workshops and the craftspeople were very knowledgeable and interesting. Full marks to the dancers and Antonine Guard for performing in the wind and rain! Perhaps a ..."

Amanda August 2026
Rating: 10 out of 10

"The whole event was fantastic, a brilliant day out for all - families, or people young and old! The pottery workshop was brilliant and a lovely hands on experience. We even got to try a bit of nettle ..."

Kay August 2026

Additional information

Ticket availability

Tickets are on sale until 2 hours before the experience starts, but may sell out sooner, so don't miss out!

Booking protection

Flexibility to reschedule up to 2 days before the experience starts is included with your booking.