Due to popular demand, A Day in Clay: Make Your Own Altar is returning to the stunning historic setting of Walmer Castle, Deal, Kent, on Sunday 27th September.

This special day retreat is hosted by Ramsgate Pottery and is an invitation to slow down, get creative, and reconnect with yourself through the grounding practice of working with clay. Guided throughout the day, you'll design and create your own unique altar - a deeply personal piece to hold intention, ritual, or meaning.

Your teachers
Gillian Farrell and Vivienne Yankah are talented ceramicists and experienced facilitators who will support you every step of the way, whether you're completely new to clay or you already love working with it.

Food
Nourishment will be lovingly prepared by retreat chef Eleanor Yankah, who has studied at the College of Naturopathic Medicine. Expect vibrant, seasonal vegetarian dishes, pressed juices, healthy snacks and home baked treats thoughtfully created to energise and sustain you throughout the day.

The setting
Walmer Castle is a Tudor fortress on the Kent coast with beautiful walled gardens and sweeping grounds. Your place includes full access to roam throughout the day - perfect for a wander between sessions or a relaxed alfresco lunch in the gardens.

The day
1:30pm - Arrival, welcome drink and energy ball
2:00pm - Design, sketch & cut out the template for your altar
2:30pm - Making & building
3:30pm - Lunch & wander around the Castle Glay session
5 - 7:30pm - Making & decorating

What's included
- Full day clay workshop with expert guidance
- All materials
- Welcome fresh pressed juice & energy balls
- Seasonal nutritious lunch & refreshments
- Home baked cakes & afternoon tea
- Access to Walmer Castle and gardens throughout the day
- Fired Altars will be available to collect from Ramsgate Pottery 4 weeks after the workshop. Alternatively Altars can be posted for £15.

Price: £150 per person Spaces are limited — secure yours above. Any questions? Message us directly and we'll get back to you.

A Day in Clay - Make Your Own Altar | Day Retreat at Walmer Castle