Courses and Workshops
Clay Experience Course
Our popular three session course comprises of two sessions to make, one to return to glaze giving you a fantastic introduction to creating with clay.
First session is an afternoon learning a range of hand building techniques slab, pinch, coil. The following week experiencing an intensive introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel. When your pottery has been bisque fired, you return to your work, so you complete every stage of the process all the way from clay to finished ceramics!
Your pots will take approximately 3-5 weeks to dry and bisque fire.
You book your 3rd session once the first firing has taken place, to come back, to decorate and glaze! You can experiment with underglaze techniques and have access to our range of crystal glazes and artisan glazes.
We have a maximum of just 8 places per course, each session with a dedicated tutor. This means that you get unparalleled levels of support from our fun and friendly team.
This is an entry level course for adult learners looking for an introduction to clay.
Upcoming Dates
The course is great value, giving you a broad experience of ceramic techniques, at just £160 for the three sessions including all materials and firing!
Booking is essential for Clay Experience Course.
Book online using the links above or call on 0113 3450405
Terms and conditions apply
6-week Beginners Course
This course is designed to give new potters the chance to experience a range of pottery techniques.
Our skilled tutors will guide you through making your first pottery from beginning to end.
Throughout this course we will demonstrate classic ceramic forms, but we are also keen to facilitate your own creativity.
On completion of the course, students would be eligible to sign up for our flexible membership program.
- Week 1 - Coil and pinch handbuilding .
- Week 2 - Slab building.
- Week 3 - Pottery wheel.
- Week 4 - Pottery wheel (trimming and handles)
- Week 5 - Slip, stencil and sgrafitto decoration.
- Week 6 - Glazing.
Upcoming Dates
Introduction to the Potters Wheel
This four session course 7 - 9:30pm is perfect for beginners and returners getting back into clay.If you've ever fancied trying your hand at throwing, starting a new hobby and making creative friends, this is perfect for you!Our skilled potters will demonstrate techniques and support you as you learn.On completion of the course, students would be eligible to sign up for our flexible membersip monthly pass to continue a pottery journey.
- Week 1. Learning the routine of throwing with focus on centering
- Week 2. Throwing cylinders
- Week 3. Bowls
- Week 4. Turning and Trimming
Upcoming Dates
Introduction to the Potters Wheel
This four-session evening course is perfect for beginners and returners
getting back into clay.
Mark Dally Masterclass.
The Dynamic Surface; Slip trailing and Paper Resist
Join Mark Dally for this half-day workshop where you will have the opportunity to decorate two tiles using Mark’s unique slip trailing and paper resist decorative techniques.
Mark will discuss his ceramics journey and share how the skills he has developed over 25 years of making could be applied to your own ceramics practice.
An Introduction to making Glazes
Suitable for potters wanting to begin mixing glazes for themselves, this entry level course will teach you everything you need to know to make small batches of dipping glazes.
10% Discount for members
