Mobile clay workshops for groups and schools

Schools and nurseries, community groups, care homes, party hosts and companies booking team activities.

Fixed fee per session or per group, with extra for firing, glazing and returning finished pieces.

• Running engaging, simple clay projects
• Managing groups of children or adults
• Planning logistics and transport

• Public liability insurance, and check venues' own requirements
• Safeguarding and DBS checks are usually expected for work with children, so check what each venue asks for
• You need somewhere to fire work: check a shared studio's rates or the rules for a kiln at home
• Transport of wet clay and fragile pieces, so make sure your vehicle and packing are suitable
• Term-time schedules mean income can dip in school holidays

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on the clay, tools and packing equipment you buy and how you fire your pieces. Check a shared studio's rates or the rules for a kiln at home.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around £400 to £2,200, depending on how many bookings you take and the group sizes. Term-time schedules mean income can dip in school holidays, so plan for quieter periods.

Check public liability insurance and what each venue requires. Safeguarding and DBS checks are usually expected for work with children, so check what each venue asks for. Also check that your vehicle and packing suit transporting wet clay and fragile pieces.