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Coll Pottery Craft Centre

Coll, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0JP

Type:Arts & Crafts

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Tel:07787030504

Tel:07876273900

Gallery 3
  • Gallery 3
  • Entrance Gallery
  • Gallery 2
  • Gallery
  • Solus Glass
  • Pottery Teaching Area
  • Jewellery Bench
  • Aidan
  • Angharad
  • Stella glass cutting
  • Alan Whittle Ceramics
  • Aidan's Forge
  • Hand Carved Ceramic Platter
  • Machair Flowers Jewellery
  • Ceramics
  • Glass
  • Wonkies
  • Pattern Bar Glass
  • Mechanical Flowers
  • Glass
  • Ceramics
  • Gallery
  • Glass Houses
  • Traditional Blackhouses
  • Pottery Taster Classes
  • Glass Class
  • Glass Class

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About

Coll Pottery Craft Centre is a working craft centre, located in the former Coll Pottery buildings at Coll.. We are just 6 miles outside of Stornoway on the road to Tolsta.

We currently have 2 galleries featuring a range of art, crafts and gifts, in a wide variety of prices. All are guaranteed to be made in the Western Isles, with the vast majority being made on site, by the resident artists. During your visit, you can watch our resident artists/craftspeople at work, from a vantage point that overlooks the main pottery floor.

We also offer half day, full day and evening classes and workshops in glass or ceramics, please contact us or see our website for details or to book. Individual tuition also available, by arrangement. These activities are great as something different or to fill a rainy day.

Our tearoom serves simple refreshments such as teas, coffees, cakes and soups, with vegetarian and vegan options always available, and includes a Gaelic speaking table, whereby learners can practice their skills with our supportive fluent speaking staff.  Opening days and times will be posted on Facebook and our website. Due to Covid, we cannot guarantee tearoom opening days/times, so please check.

Our current residents are:

Solus Studio Glass - Kiln formed glass, recycled glass and jewellery.
Alan Whittle Ceramics - Hand built and wheel thrown ceramics, cold cast local interest, and celtic sculpture.
Aidan's Forge - Artist blacksmith working in forged metal.
Sitheil Design - Polymer clay and Chainmaille jewellery.

Facilities

Facilities

  • Disabled Access
  • No Smoking Permitted
  • Tuition Available

Leisure Facilities

  • Gift Shop

Location

  • Coastal Location
  • Rural Location

Payment Methods

  • American Express Card
  • Cash
  • Mastercard
  • VISA Card

Special Requirements

  • Coach Parties Welcome
  • Groups Welcome
  • Hen/Stag Parties Welcome

Transport

  • Coach Parking On-site
  • Free Parking On-Site
  • On Public Transport Route
  • Parking
  • Private Car Space

Map & Directions

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Awards

  • Other AwardsOuter Hebrides Tourism Member Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
  • Other AwardsPlatinum Listing Platinum Listing 2020
  • Other AwardsWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

Opening Times

Open Christmas
Winter opening times: October to December (1 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday12:00 - 16:00
Bank Holiday10:00 - 17:00
Closed January to March (1 Jan 2025 - 30 Mar 2025)*
DayTimes
Summer opening times: April to September (26 Apr 2025 - 29 Sept 2025)*
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday12:00 - 16:00

* Oystercatcher Tearoom will open in 2023 if restrictions allow.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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