Fifth ElementPottery

Fifth Element Pottery operates from Marcassie Farm at Rafford, between Forres and Findhorn, where founder Erik Lang teaches wheel-throwing, hand-building, glazing and Raku firing. Lang trained under potter John Christie at Blackhills Pottery before setting up on his own, and holds a master's degree in social psychology and communication that shapes how the studio runs. Registered as a community interest company, Fifth Element offers free or subsidised places to people facing mental health difficulties or social isolation alongside its paid classes, which range from three-hour taster sessions to multi-day courses for all abilities. The farm setting includes lodge accommodation for visitors booking multi-day pottery retreats. Classes are booked directly with Lang by phone or email, and sessions run throughout the week by arrangement.