Have a try at pottery making in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney!
Using examples from Skara Brae and Ness of Brodgar, learn how to make and decorate pots in the same Grooved Ware style as people in Orkney did 5000 years ago.
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Sunday 13 July 2025
Maeshowe Visitor Centre
Have a try at pottery making in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney!
Using examples from Skara Brae and Ness of Brodgar, learn how to make and decorate pots in the same Grooved Ware style as people in Orkney did 5000 years ago.
Pots will be made from air dry clay and is suitable for 3 years plus.
Parking is available at Maeshowe Visitor Centre at Stenness, which has accessible bays and is level tarmac.
Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended at any time. Owners must pick up after their dogs.
A limited number of adult and children’s ear defenders are available at this site. Please ask a member of staff if you want to borrow them.
The visitor centre is on one level with accessible toilets available.