One – Off Introduction Play with Clay Handbuilding Session

$98.00

Create your own handmade pottery piece in this fun and relaxing clay experience.

Have you always wanted to try pottery? Our one-off Play With Clay Handbuilding Workshop is the perfect introduction to working with clay.

No experience is needed—our friendly tutors will guide you through the basics of handbuilding and help you create your own functional ceramic piece that you can use and enjoy at home.

Perfect for beginners, couples, friends, families, or anyone looking for a creative experience away from the everyday.

Workshop Details

  • One 3-hour guided studio session
  • Suitable for complete beginners
  • All clay, tools, firing and glazing included
  • Create your own handmade pottery piece
  • Relaxed and supportive studio environment

What You’ll Create

Using simple handbuilding techniques, you’ll transform a block of clay into your own unique creation.

Depending on your ideas and the guidance from your tutor, you may create:

  • A handmade mug
  • A bowl
  • A plate
  • A planter pot
  • Or another simple functional piece

Your creation will then be professionally fired and glazed, ready for you to collect approximately 3–4 weeks after your workshop.

What You’ll Learn

During the session, you’ll be introduced to the foundations of handbuilding with clay, including:

  • Pinch pot techniques
  • Coil building
  • Slab building
  • Joining and shaping clay
  • Creating functional pottery forms
  • Basic finishing techniques

You’ll learn how clay is shaped, built and prepared for firing while enjoying a fun, hands-on creative experience.

What’s Included

Your workshop includes:

  • 500g white earthenware clay
  • Use of all required handbuilding tools
  • Tutor guidance throughout the session
  • Bisque firing
  • Glazing service
  • Final glaze firing

Your finished piece will be food safe, dishwasher safe and microwave safe once completed.

Make It a Creative Day Out

Bring along your favourite drinks and snacks, invite a friend, or enjoy a creative solo experience.

If you love working with clay, this workshop is the perfect first step before joining one of our longer handbuilding courses where you can develop your skills and create more detailed ceramic pieces.

One Off Introduction Play with Clay

7 Aug @10.30am, 12 Aug @6.45pm, 14 Aug @10.30am, 19 Aug @6.45pm, 21 Aug @ 10.30am, 26 Aug @6.45 pm, 28 Aug 10.30am, 2 Sept 6.45pm, 4 Sept 10.30am, 16 Sept 6.45 pm, 18 Sept 10.30am, 23 Sept @ 6.45pm, 25 Sept 10.30am, 30 Sept 6.45

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