Monthly Saturday Clay Club

Course information

Suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some previous experience, our monthly Saturday Clay Club is a relaxed and supportive space for adults to explore and develop hand-building skills. Whether you’re looking to learn the basics or build on existing knowledge, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with techniques such as coiling, slab building, surface design, decoration, and even working with plaster moulds. You’re welcome to bring along your own ideas and projects, or you can follow a guided session for inspiration and structure. Projects will be decided on the day after discussion from the group. If you wish to work on your own ideas then please bring along some reference images so that I can support you in your hand building journey. If you’re working on a larger independent piece, this can be stored between sessions—just bring a suitable plastic box to keep your work at the leather-hard stage. What’s included? Each session includes 1.5 hours of hands-on making, decorating, and learning, followed by time to tidy your workspace in line with studio health and safety practices. Every stage of the hand-building process will be clearly explained as you go, and questions are always encouraged. All tools, materials, equipment, and firing are included up to 20x20cm, larger projects will incure an additional cost based on size. Aprons are provided, though we recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy! Your finished work will be ready to collect approximately 4-6 weeks after your session. Clay must be fully dry before firing, and drying times can vary depending on the weather. The full drying and firing process will be explained during your class. Where can it take you? If you’d like to continue your ceramics journey, you can join additional guided workshops, attend independent sessions, or enrol in a longer five-part course to build confidence in hand-building or wheel throwing. Additional information Minimum age: 16 years Price is per person, per session and the number of participants can be selected at checkout. Please read the terms and conditions via the link at the bottom of the page before booking