Kettle & Kiln
Hands expertly shaping clay on a pottery wheel, illustrating the art of ceramic creation.

Coffee, Clay & Conversation

A café and pottery studio in the heart of Totnes — serious espresso out front, six wheels and two kilns out back.

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Our story

Two crafts, one room

Kettle & Kiln began with a simple idea: that the patience of making something by hand and the ritual of a properly pulled espresso belong together. The front half is a proper café — Extract Roastery beans, slow mornings, good company. The back half hums with six wheels and two kilns.

We wanted a place where you could sit with a flat white and watch clay take shape, then roll up your sleeves and have a go yourself. Whether you've never touched a wheel or you've been throwing for years, there's a seat at the table for you.

What's on offer

From a one-off afternoon to regular kiln access — find the way in that suits you.

Two women working with clay on pottery wheels in a cozy studio setting.

Drop-in sessions

Pull up a wheel for an afternoon with a coffee in hand and a tutor on call — no experience needed.

Close-up of artisan pottery cups and bowls arranged on a rustic table.

Six-week courses

Build real skills from centring to glazing across six guided evenings, finishing with pieces you've made start to finish.

Young male potter organizing colorful handmade ceramic mugs in a pottery studio with a kiln.

Open studio membership

Regular kiln access and bench space for experienced potters who already know their way around the wheel.

Get in touch

Booking a drop-in, joining a course, or planning a private event for up to eight? Send us a line and we'll get back to you.

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