Introduction to Handbuilt Ceramics – 5 Week Course

Discover the joy of working with clay in this relaxed five-week introduction to handbuilt ceramics. Perfect for beginners, this course will guide you through the essential techniques of handbuilding while giving you the freedom to explore your own creative ideas.

In week one, we’ll start with the fundamentals of clay through pinch pots and coil building, two of the oldest and most versatile pottery techniques.

Week two introduces slab building, opening up new possibilities for making both functional and decorative forms.

In weeks three and four, you’ll develop your own projects, using the techniques you’ve learned while receiving guidance and support to bring your ideas to life.

In week five, you’ll decorate and glaze your finished pieces, choosing colours and finishes before they are kiln fired.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid grounding in the core skills of handbuilding with clay and a collection of handmade ceramics to take home.

£180 for the full 5-week course

Includes materials, tools, and the firing of three finished pieces.

Additional pieces you’d like to keep can be fired for a small additional charge.

A welcoming, creative space to slow down, get your hands in clay, and discover what you can make.

6pm to 9pm each Wednesday evening from 6th May.