In this wonderfully creative class you will make, decorate, and glaze beautiful hand-built pieces that you can cherish forever. The sessions are fun, inspiring and stimulating whether you come alone or with family and friends.
You will learn a range of hand building techniques such as coiling, slab building, pinching and sculpture and can create many different items such as vases, dishes, plaques, tiles, plant pots, candle holders and more. There is a large selection of inspirational materials; images, forms, tools, textures, glazes and colours to spark your imagination and make your work stand out. Once you have made your piece you will be able to paint it with colourful glazes ready for firing and a later collection.
This class is led by an experienced teacher and you will learn a range of hand building techniques such as:
- Slab building
- Coiling
- Pinching
- Slip and score
- Impression
- Making and applying relief and springs
- Tools and how to use them
- Applying glazes
About your Session
The session is suitable for adults and children of all ages; ideal for couples, friends, families and groups. In hand building classes you may be joined by a few others (groups of up to 8 people) and we can also offer private classes. Please contact us if you would like your class to be private.
This class can be used as stand alone where you will learn a range of simple skills or you can book more than one and we will provide a structured learning progression. This class can also be used as a stepping stone onto a 6 week hand building course.
We have a large hand building space which can accommodate up to 24 people. For groups of over 8 people please visit the Private Groups and Parties page for more information.
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