3-Week Handbuilding Course

Service Description

Perfect if you're curious about pottery but not ready to commit to a longer course. Across three weekly sessions, you'll explore the core handbuilding techniques of pinch pots, slab building and glazing, creating and finishing your own ceramic pieces from start to finish. No experience is needed, and complete beginners are very welcome. SCHEDULE Week 1: Pinch Pots Learn the foundations of handbuilding using pinch pot techniques. You'll explore shape, form and texture while creating functional or sculptural pieces. Week 2: Slab Building Discover how to roll, cut, shape and join clay slabs to create larger, more structured forms. Week 3: Glazing Glaze your work and discover how different finishes transform through the firing process. WHAT YOU'LL MAKE You might create cups, bowls, plates, candle holders, planters, wall pieces, small sculptures or decorative objects. Handbuilding offers plenty of freedom to experiment with both functional and sculptural forms. STUDIO & FORMAT Classes are limited to 9 students, allowing for plenty of individual support in a relaxed studio environment. Each session lasts 3 hours, including clean-up. EXPERIENCE LEVEL Suitable for complete beginners and improvers looking for a refresher covering the full ceramic process. We'll support you to work at your own pace. ATTENDANCE Because this is a short 3-week course, each session covers a different stage of the ceramic process and cannot be repeated. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer make-up classes or alternative sessions if you miss a week. Please only book if you’re able to attend all three dates, as missing a session will affect your ability to complete the course and finish your work. SOLIDARITY PRICING Low Income: £100 Standard: £110 Lend a Hand: £120 (helps subsidise lower-income places) FINISHED WORK Your course includes up to 1kg of finished fired work. Additional firing is charged at £6 per kg. Pieces are usually ready to collect around one week after the course ends. WHAT TO WEAR Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting clay on. Clay washes out easily. Bring an apron if you have one - we also have spares available. Participants must be 16 or over.