

HAND BUILDING
A TOUCH OF CLAY
HANDS ON MAKING
Handbuilding offers makers a slower and more considered process. These courses will introduce you to the basics of pinch, coil, and slab techniques, as well as exploring carving, fettling, surface, and slip decoration. The six-week courses aim to give you a solid foundation to create your very expressions with clay.
Expressive Handbuilding and Surface Decoration Course



We’re thrilled to announce our brand-new course in handbuilding and surface decoration for 2026, created in response to your enthusiastic requests! This exciting journey focuses on freedom of expression and playful exploration while grounding you in the essential techniques of handbuilding. In the first few weeks, you'll dive into a variety of forms and surface treatments, and then you can embark on a personal project that showcases your unique interests! Whether you're beginner or an experienced maker, this course highlights the incredible versatility of clay in all its forms—liquid, solid, stained, natural, carved, and coiled. Get ready to leave with a fantastic completed project and a treasure trove of techniques and ideas to inspire future creations!
Started Feb 5
260 British poundsStarts Mar 26
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GIFT CARD

Pottery is a great way to get away from the daily grind and do something different, it can encourage us to relax and explore in new ways.
We encourage a social craft community that welcomes new faces and we often see new friendships form over a ball of CLAY.
Our workshops and courses are suitable for all experience levels and make for a thoughtful gift.
