Introduction to Hand Building Pottery – 5 Week Course

Discover the joy of working with clay in this relaxed and welcoming 5-week pottery course, designed especially for complete beginners.

Over five weekly sessions, you'll learn a range of hand building techniques including pinch pots, coiling and slab building while creating your own unique ceramic pieces. You'll also explore decorative techniques such as underglaze painting before glazing your work ready for its final firing.

With step-by-step demonstrations and plenty of individual guidance, you'll gain confidence working with clay in a small, friendly group. Whether you're looking to try something new, unwind after a busy week or discover a new hobby, this course is the perfect introduction to ceramics.

During the course you'll:

• Learn pinch pot, coil and slab building techniques
• Create a selection of your own functional and decorative ceramic pieces
• Explore decorative techniques including underglaze painting and surface design
• Learn how to glaze your work
• Gain an understanding of the complete pottery process from raw clay to finished ceramics

Suitable for: Complete beginners (18+)

Course includes:

• Five weekly sessions
• Small group tuition
• All clay, materials, glazes and firings for your course projects
• Refreshments each week

Workshop Details

Cost: £225 per adult

Duration: 2 hours each week

Dates:

Tuesday 29th September, 6-8pm

Tuesday 6th October, 6-8pm

Tuesday 13th October, 6-8pm

Tuesday 20th October, 6-8pm

Tuesday 27th October, 6-8pm

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon (exact address shared after booking)

Collection/Postage: Pots will be ready in 4–6 weeks after the course finishes. Collection from the studio or postage available for an additional fee.

What to Wear: The studio is in a beautiful old barn building, which can be a little chilly- so bring a warm layer. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little clay on (but don’t worry, clay washes out easily!).

Important Note: Clay is a natural material and can occasionally crack or break during firing. Every care will be taken to ensure your mug makes it through the process, but this risk is part of working with clay.

Accessibility: Unfortunately, the studio does not currently have disabled toilet access. If you have any special requirements or accessibility needs, please get in touch in advance and I’ll do my best to accommodate you.

Cancellation Policy

Tickets are non-refundable.

If I have to cancel the workshop, you will receive a full refund.

Can't make a session?

I completely understand that things come up, but as this is a small group course with set dates, I'm not able to offer replacements or reschedules for missed sessions. The course is designed to be flexible, and missing the odd session won't stop you from getting a lot out of it. 

If you have any queries or need to discuss your booking, feel free to get in touch, I'm always happy to help!