Handbuilding Course 4-week

🕒 Thursdays: 16, 23, 30 Jul & 6 Aug (6-8PM)

Small group | No experience needed

A slow, grounding journey with clay — no wheel, just hands, calm and creativity.
Perfect for beginners or returning makers.

What You’ll Learn

Week 1 – Clay, Tools & Pinch Pot Magic
• Intro to clay and handbuilding techniques
• Make your first bowl or mug using the pinch method

Week 2 – Coils & Curves
• Explore coil-building for vases or organic shapes
• Add texture & details

Week 3 – Slabs & Surface
• Learn to build using slabs (trays, boxes, lanterns)
• Try decorative techniques: impressions, cut-outs, volume

Week 4 – Glaze & Celebrate
• Glazing basics and finishing touches
• Prosecco, snacks & a mini showcase of your work

Included in the Course

✔ 4 guided sessions (2 hrs each)
✔ All tools, clay, glazing & kiln firings
✔ Up to 5 finished pieces
✔ Tea, coffee & biscuits each session

Why Join

• Perfect for those wanting to create without the wheel

• Learn slowly, with support, at your own pace
• A gentle escape from everyday routine
• Make functional & beautiful pieces by hand

Final session with prosecco & showcase🥂