Pottery: handbuilding, pinch, coil and slab building courses

We are lucky enough to be able to welcome you to our indoor/outdoor studio areas during this challenging period. The pottery wheels are spaced in accordance with the government guidelines for different households so that you may be comfortable whilst enjoying your pottery experience. Ever wished you could throw pots successfully at the potter's wheel? Well, now you can! And, you will be in a small group, so lots of 1 to 1 tuition. Our day courses are designed for bookings of 1, 2, 3 or 4 people to experience...

One-to-one pottery course The pottery is small but provides a great opportunity for individual tuition This could include a mixture of throwing on the wheel and hand-building, with time to concentrate on one or the other. A variety of techniques can be explored to decorate your work. Stoneware clay is used and fired in an electric kiln with a choice of glazes. In a full day class you will be throwing before lunch, and decorating tiles or a dish in the afternoon. Please get in touch for more details or...

6 students are able to safely socially distance in our 3 separate studio spaces each with their allocated wheels, tools and washing facilities. Please ask for our protocol and access statement. Special rates for exclusive household groups including children Please click 'View course organiser's website' above where there is detailed course information including booking details location and access arrangements. In brief our one day ceramics and pottery workshops can include a full day of throwing on the wheel and/or handbuilding and sculpting with clay. Complementary drinks and cakes also available...

A day of fun and relaxation held at 'The Pottery' in the beautiful countryside near Henley on Thames. Learn the art of hand-building pots and vessels with pinch, coil and slab methods. Workshops will give the participant a chance to experiment and play with the clay and the keen student will have many small pieces by the end of the day. Most go on to glaze their pieces on a further glazing day. If you would like to glaze your pieces after the first kiln firing, glazing workshops take place...

Studio NOW OPEN! Classes will now only seat 6 students to allow for social distancing in the room. Masks are compulsory and you must bring your own apron. For Beginners and Intermediates: On your 4 week course, Alison will expertly guide you through some of the various techniques to get you started on your ceramic journey. From pinch pots, coiling and slab work to clay decoration using slips and glazes you will work at a steady and relaxed pace to create some wonderful objects to be proud of. Maybe you...

Hi my name is Lucky and I have been teaching now for 18 yrs and have had my art school for 13 years. I teach Children and Adults from age 4 yrs up... my oldest student is now 89 and has been with me for 13 yrs. Some of my children have been with me for up to 14 yrs; it's sad to see them finally leave for college! Lucky Studio is a very relaxed, friendly, easy going atmosphere. All levels are welcome and I encourage adult students to explore...

Want to work in clay but can't commit to a regular class? Have some previous experience and a project you want to work on? Want a one off pottery experience with a small group of friends or family? Then our open studio offer is for you. Discuss your requirements and have your session tailored to you. Book for the time you want on a day that suits you. Book for one hour upwards. All materials, firing and glazing included in price. No added extras! Enquire about dates and times to...

Course themes vary. Make and decorate your own clay platter / vase / house plaque. You will use use the traditional hand-building 'slabbing' technique and experiment with decorative surfaces using sgrafitto stamping, imprinting and stencilling techniques. Half-day children and family workshops also available upon demand. Working in an informal studio environment, above an antique furniture restorer, local artist-teacher Louise Gridley will guide you through the making and decoration processes using clay. Make your ceramic outcome for yourself or as a personalised gift. Workshops are suitable for all abilities. All ceramic...

On this very popular 2-day course you’ll be in the woods making hand built pottery, using clay that we’ll dig from the land on the day. This in-depth course provides a thorough understanding of what’s involved in making wild pottery, and gives you a hands-on appreciation of the origins of this craft. An exciting, elemental and alchemical process: earth, water, wood, fire- it’s all in there. You’ll learn how to fire your pots successfully in an open fire (or a clamp kiln, depending on which course you take). It’s an...

My animal sculpture workshops are suitable for all abilities, including beginners and those that have experience and would like to improve. Starting from a slab of clay I will show you step by step how to hand build your animal creation, using various sculpting skills. Once your sculpture is complete you will be able to add colour with slips and underglazes. Your completed sculpture will need to dry and then be fired in a kiln before you can collect it at a later date. Workshops are 4 - 6 people