Hand Building Clay Pottery Class

Have fun claying around by making some beautiful hand built dip dish.



3 hours

Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 10 to 12
  £50 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Join this pottery class in Pontefract and discover the joy of hand-building your own unique ceramics. Whether you're a complete beginner or you've dabbled with clay before, this session is designed to make everyone feel at home.
You'll create your own functional pottery with the help of a slab roller, which makes creating smooth, even sheets of clay a breeze. From there, you have access to different formers to help guide your design. If you're looking for a specific project, you can design your own bespoke chip and dip dish
During the workshop, you'll learn to:
  • Prepare your clay – Use the slab roller to create perfectly even sheets of clay with ease.
  • Shape your masterpiece – Choose from 60 different formers or design a custom-shaped chip and dip dish
  • Refine your work – Trim and tidy your piece to ensure a professional, neat finish.
  • Add some colour – Choose to paint your creation on the night, return for a separate painting session, or select a classic stoneware dipped glaze.
Everything is set up for you to simply show up and get hands-on. It's a low-pressure environment where the focus is on having fun and enjoying a creative break from the week. You'll finish the session feeling a sense of accomplishment, ready to take home a handmade keepsake that's both beautiful and practical for your kitchen. This workshop offers a refreshing way to switch off and find your flow, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the tactile nature of clay.
Please note: Due to the size of the dishes being made, places are strictly limited to 10 people per session.
What you'll get
  • All materials to make 1 large or 2 small items.
  • Drinks and a light supper are provided with a class of wine and tea and coffee. feel free to bring a bottle.
What to bring
A cushion as they are wooden seats
Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.

Location

Rachel Byass Ceramics - The Firs 17 Mill Hill Lane Pontefract West Yorkshire Wf84ja

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Rachel Byass Ceramics
Rachel Byass Ceramics

5.0 (74)
female Women-owned

Rachel Byass Ceramic studio has been open for 38 years. We have a variety of resources and tools to making claying around with pottery a lot of fun. We do wheel throwing pottery, paint your own pottery, parties, events and more.
Rachel also has taught world wide and has also published a book on design for ceramics and more. Rachel's studio is a 200 year old mill that has 5 wheels, clay extrude and slab rollers and lots of other equipment.

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