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šŗ Friend of Dorothy LGBTQ+ Pottery Workshop
- All materials, tools and firings
- Guided by ceramic artist Lucas Buttchewits
- Your finished piece ready to collect a few weeks later
About this Event
Make pots. Meet people. Make friends.
Make Pots. Meet People. Make Friends.
Join ceramic artist Lucas Buttchewits for a relaxed, hands-on introduction to pottery designed for all levels. Whether you've never touched clay before or already enjoy creative work, this workshop offers a welcoming, inclusive space to try something new while meeting others through a shared experience.
During the session you'll explore traditional hand-building techniques including pinching, coiling and slab building to create your own tableware or decorative pieces. You'll also experiment with decorating your work using leaves and flowers to imprint natural textures, before adding colour and personality using painted slip.
Lucas will guide you through every stage of the process, from shaping and decorating your piece to understanding how it will be glazed and kiln-fired after the workshop.
But like all Friend of Dorothy events, this isn't just about the activity.
It's about creating spaces where gay, bi, trans, non-binary and queer people can meet, talk and form real connections outside of apps and bars. With a small group and a relaxed creative atmosphere, it's easy to chat, laugh and get to know the people around you.
All materials, tools and firings are included, and your favourite piece will be ready for collection a few weeks later.
Come get creative.
Meet new people.
Leave with something beautifully handmade and a few new connections. š
What it looks like when it actually works
Reels from the last one. No models, no staging.
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It's the most common worry we hear. Here's how we make sure first-timers leave feeling like they belong.
You won't be the only solo guy
More than 60% of attendees come alone. The room is built for it.
We greet you at the door
Tell us it's your first time and we'll introduce you to people right away.
The activity does the work
You don't have to make small talk from cold.
Leave when you want
Stay for the social or head home early. Both are normal.
What people said after the last one
4.9 / 5 Ā· based on 4,225+ verified reviews
Finally a gay event where I felt seen
I'm 47 and most gay events make me feel ancient. This one had every type of guy ā single, coupled, all ages.
ā Marcus Ā· Comedy night, JuneMy first gay event ever
Was so nervous to come alone. Within 10 minutes someone introduced themselves at the bar.
ā Theo Ā· Comedy night, JuneWorth every penny (which is barely any)
Ā£10 for a line-up that would cost Ā£40 anywhere else, plus a drink and a gift bag.
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