Ceramic Plate Carving Workshop

Take home a hand-carved ceramic plate you've made from scratch at this beginner-friendly class in Saltford.



2 hours Location Saltford and other locations Class size 1 to 10 guests   £30

Get hands-on with clay in this pottery class in Saltford and learn to make your very own carved slab plate, using a technique that's a bit like pottery painting – except instead of a paintbrush, you'll be using a carving tool.
You'll start by shaping your plate from slabs of clay, then cover it with coloured slip before carving away at your design, revealing the white clay beneath to bring your pattern to life. It's a wonderfully satisfying, almost meditative process, and completely suited to beginners – no experience needed, and all materials are provided. It's worth coming along with a few design ideas in mind, but there'll be plenty of guidance to help your vision take shape.
Your finished plate will be left to dry and fire, ready for collection from the venue in 2–4 weeks – a one-of-a-kind piece that shows off your newfound carving skills.

Upcoming dates for Ceramic Plate Carving Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 23 Oct 2026, 2:41am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 21 Nov 2026 and 21 Nov 2026.

  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm (Unit 5c, Old Mill Studios, Mead Lane, Saltford, Bs31 3er)
What you'll get
A finished hand carved plate.
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Location

Unit 5c, Old Mill Studios, Mead Lane, Saltford, Bs31 3er and Flourish At Glenavon Farm - Foodhall & Kitchen and Home & Lifestyle, Bath Road, Saltford, Bristol (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)

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  • 5/5 from Jessica Farr, attended Oct 2026: I really loved this class. Becky who was leading the class was great. I did it with a friend who also loved it. I would do this again for sure. It was really peaceful and I lost myself at times in the design I was making fr my plate. Can’t wait to get it back.
  • 5/5 from Ceri, attended Oct 2026: Fantastic morning plate carving, such a lovely crafting session. Loved working with the clay and designing the decoration, plenty of stencil choices if you don’t want to free hand. Looking forward to seeing the finished dish after firing!
  • 5/5 from Sarah Jones, attended Oct 2026: A very good workshop, easy to understand techniques and everyone had something unique at the end. It takes about 3 weeks until you can collect the fired plate which I’m looking forward to doing.
  • 5/5 from Emma Reeves, attended Oct 2026: A perfect birthday treat for my daughter and a few creative friends. Becky was absolutely brilliant guiding them through the tasks and sharing her expertise. So patient and encouraging. They all thoroughly enjoyed it and we will definitely be back to do further courses. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Kat Wells, attended Oct 2026: WOW! What a fun & creative way to spend a few hours with one of my closet friends! The plate carving workshop was great- Becky, our brilliant host explained the process & showed us what to do. She was so helpful- answering any questions we had but also allowing our individual creativity & ideas to shine through. It was lovely chatting to all the other ladies in this perfectly sized class & i loved watching everyone's progress & seeing the finished carvings. I can't wait to see the final results after Becky fires & glazed our plates!
  • 5/5 from Alix Boswell, attended Oct 2026: Bought this as a gift for my Mum's birthday and she had a fantastic time, and wants to go back and do it a second time. Becky is a great teacher, gives very clear instructions, is patient, encouraging and gives individual help where needed. Highly recommend!
Your teacher

Rebecca Rose Ceramics
Rebecca Rose Ceramics

5.0 (10)
female Women-owned

Hi, I’m Becky—a professional ceramist with over five years of experience working with clay. I’m passionate about all aspects of ceramics, from hand-building to throwing on the wheel, and I love bringing creativity to life through this versatile medium.
I offer tailored workshops designed to help you explore and develop your creative skills. Whether you’re completely new to ceramics or looking to build on existing experience, there’s something for everyone.
Workshops range from relaxed 1–2 hour introductory sessions to more in-depth, immersive classes. I cater for both group bookings and smaller, more intimate sessions, ensuring a welcoming and engaging environment for all.
If you’re looking for a hands-on, creative experience that’s both fun and informative, keep an eye out for upcoming workshops—I’d love to help you get stuck into clay!

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