4-Week 'quick fire' pottery course

Type:Workshop/Course

Clayful Hands, The Byre, Offham Farm, Offham, East Sussex, BN73QE

Tel: 0770327739

Using a pottery wheel

About

Discover the joy of creating with clay in our hands-on, inclusive ceramics and pottery course.  Perfect for both beginners and those looking to refresh their skills, this 4-week journey will introduce you to various hand-building techniques, experience the potter's wheel, guided by Jess.

Course Overview:

Week 1: Slab Building
Learn the fundamentals of slab building as we craft vases or planters using this versatile technique.

Week 2: Pinch & Sgraffito
Experiment with pinch pottery to create small bowls, mugs, or candle holders, and explore the decorative art of sgraffito.

Week 3: Coiling & Potter's Wheel
Discover the traditional coiling method by starting a coiled bowl, which we'll refine in the next session. Plus, get a chance to try the potter's wheel.

Week 4: Coiling & Finishing Touches
Wrap up your projects, refine your coil pots, and make final adjustments before they're ready for firing. Throughout the course, you'll have opportunities to decorate and slip your creations.

Details: Dates: Tuesdays: 12:30pm - 2:30pm on 22nd, 29th April, 6th & 13th May
Location: Clayful Hands, The Byre, Offham Farm, Lewes, BN7 3QE
Price: £175 (all materials included)
Class size: our classes will have max 6 people

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£175.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Opening Times

Season (2 June 2025)
DayTimes
Monday13:00 - 15:00
Season (2 June 2025)
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Monday18:30 - 20:30

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