5 Week Handbuilding Pottery Course

Explore pottery making techniques in this five-week Croydon course.



5 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests       £190

This course will allow you to confidently create a beautiful piece of work, whether it be sculptural or functional, with no experience necessary!
Over five pottery classes, you will be introduced to a variety of handbuilding techniques, including pinch pots, coil pots, and slab building. You will learn the basics about types of clay and how to work with it to create DIY pottery pieces.
You will be guided by talented teacher Camilla, and the course group will be mixed ability so you can be very experimental. There will also be an option to colour the clay with a variety of slips and tools to add to the surface decoration.
The garden pottery studio you will be working in is the perfect place to learn in a smaller group. You can be sure to receive focused and individual tuition. Come with an idea of what you'd like to make, or Camilla can provide small pottery projects for you.

Upcoming dates for 5 Week Handbuilding Pottery Course

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 9 Oct 2026, 8:00am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

15 upcoming dates between 3 Nov 2026 and 23 Mar 2027.

  • Tue 3 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Tue 10 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Tue 17 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Tue 24 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Tue 1 Dec 2026, 7pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Tue 12 Jan 2027, 7pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Tue 19 Jan 2027, 7pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Tue 26 Jan 2027, 7pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Tue 2 Feb 2027, 7pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Tue 9 Feb 2027, 7pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Tue 23 Feb 2027, 7pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Tue 2 Mar 2027, 7pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Tue 9 Mar 2027, 7pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Tue 16 Mar 2027, 7pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Tue 23 Mar 2027, 7pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
What you'll get
All the materials and equipment needed to create a sculptural or functional piece to take home.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
An idea of what you would like to create (optional).
Session repeats

This class series runs over 5 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

5 Clarence Road, Croydon, CR0 2EN

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Recent reviews of 5 Week Handbuilding Pottery Course

  • 5/5 from Andrea Cuff, attended Jun 2024: Had a great experience. Brilliant patient teacher who guided me through and stoked to have come out with some pottery I can show off. I highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Ella, attended Mar 2023: The evening courses with Camilla were brilliant. Camilla is a patient and attentive tutor who is generous with her time and knowledge. I'd recommend this course to anyone.
  • 5/5 from Linda Rose, attended Mar 2020: Myself and my partner loved the course. We found it extremely relaxing, in a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. My partner being the only male in the class didnt feel at all out of place. We also learnt new skills.
  • 5/5 from Oona Howard, attended Feb 2020: A really fun class! Learned a lot whilst also given space to be creative. A cosy relaxed space, with just enough people to have fun with whilst not being overcrowded. Camilla was friendly and helpful. Really pleased with the work I've taken home as well.
  • 5/5 from Liudmila Gallardo, attended Feb 2020: Camilla is a wonderful teacher, she provided high-quality materials and instruments, her instructions and demonstrations were clear and detailed. We learned three main hand-building techniques and had plenty of time to express our creativity and experiment. Wonderful course, highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Anna MƒÖczak, attended Nov 2019: Lots of fun learning to make whatever you feel like in a small group of four with Camilla's guidance. Highly recommend! Thanks Camilla :)
  • 5/5 from Jonathan Hayter, attended Jul 2019: Worthwhile introduction to a range of hand building techniques over several weeks giving the chance to accumulate experience.Camilla was very helpful and encouraging.
Your teacher

Camilla Webb Carter Ceramics
Camilla Webb Carter Ceramics

5.0 (19)

Hi! I'm Camilla and I will be teaching your classes. I have been teaching for many years now since I graduated from my ceramics degree in 2011. I teach all the basics of hand building ceramics in the classes. Many people like to come back to do the course over and over again once they have got the hang of things and can create whatever they like. The classes and courses are perfect for beginners to learn the methods and build confidence in making with clay.
I have recently moved studios into my garden room and am hoping to build up my student base in my new home of Selhurst/ Croydon.
​There are two parts to my own work; wall installations and more functional vessels. The vessels are an extension of the wall sculptures that were developed over the years to create something more accessible than the large wall installations. The hexagon is a recurring shape in my work, I find it such a satisfying shape to work with and it provides many options for creating different compositions.
My dream has always been to work in a garden studio, and that is now a reality.

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