Hand Building Pottery Class: Vase

Come to Bristol and get playful with clay at this vase pottery class!



2.5 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests       £46

Unlock your creativity and bring your vision to life with this hands-on pottery class in Bristol! You'll explore the art of hand building, learning the key techniques of coiling, to create your own one-of-a-kind vase.
The session starts with a relaxed brainstorming session, where you'll spend 10-15 minutes sketching out ideas and visualising your design. Once you've settled on a concept, you'll be guided through the process of shaping your vase from scratch. The best part? There's no limit to your creativity! You can personalise your piece with intricate details, whether it's stamping your name or sculpting decorative shapes to add on later.
When your vase is ready, it's time to add some colour! You'll have a selection of paints to choose from, allowing you to bring your design to life with your unique artistic touch. After the workshop, your piece will be bisque fired, glazed, and fired again, making it ready for collection in about 4-6 weeks. We’ll let you know when your creation is ready, and we’ll keep it safe for up to three months for you to collect.
This workshop is designed to make working with clay fun and approachable, whether you're joining solo or booking for a special occasion like a birthday, hen party, or team event. Get ready to dive into the world of pottery and leave with a stunning, handmade vase!

Upcoming dates for Hand Building Pottery Class: Vase

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 13 Oct 2026, 7:09am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

4 upcoming dates between 14 Oct 2026 and 5 Dec 2026.

  • Wed 14 Oct 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Tue 27 Oct 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Wed 11 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 12:30pm-3pm
What you'll get
One bespoke handmade clay vase, glazed and fired.
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Knowledge required
This class is beginner-friendly.
What to bring
All tools and equipment are provided, however participants should wear clothing they don't mind getting messy.
Location

Wild Clay Studios, 204 West Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3NB

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Recent reviews of Hand Building Pottery Class: Vase

  • 5/5 from Rachel Alfieri, attended May 2026: I really loved this class, the instruction from Jess was just detailed enough while leaving us plenty of space to do our own thing. I was pleasantly surprised with the result of my work, the atmosphere was really relaxed and the music provided a good background for creating. This was a gift and it was super easy to use my gift card. Really looking forward to getting my finished vase back after being glazed and fired.
  • 5/5 from Claire Dadswell, attended Mar 2026: Rather than a meal, my staff wanted to do something creative. We chose the vase making workshop. We had an amazing experience, the teaching and guidance was perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed it and let our creativivity loose. We cannot wait to collect our vases in a few weeks time. Thank you from all of us at Glass Designs on North Street.
  • 5/5 from Yamini Nagarajan, attended Mar 2026: I was gifted a pottery session for my birthday and honestly, I loved every second of it. It was so easy and straightforward to book the session using the gift card which made the experience even better right from the start. Jess was super cool and explained everything so clearly which made it really easy to follow along, even as a complete beginner. I was so happy and a little surprised that I was able to make a vase without having any prior experience. Such a fun and relaxing experience and I’d definitely do it again.
  • 5/5 from James Ashworth-Holland, attended Feb 2026: Really fun and interesting class, plenty of time to experiment and create a unique memory.
  • 5/5 from Tito Mesh, attended Nov 2025: Therapeutic and I had a great teacher
  • 5/5 from Vanessa Manning, attended Nov 2025: Really lovely experience. Enjoyed the class and the teacher was very patient and good at explaining everything. Lovely time.
  • 5/5 from Dan Banfa, attended Oct 2025: We went to a vase class for our 9th anniversary, we took our 6 yr old son and had a lovely evening, Jess our tutor was super helpful and allowed us to be flexible with the vase making, I moved halfway through the session to a mug design, and my son made a pumpkin as it was bearing Halloween, it was just the right length of time to prep, mould and paint our models, I wish wild clay all the best for their success, really fun evening for all of us, thanks, Dan & Amy
  • 5/5 from Esther Adikpe, attended May 2025: Jess was amazing, so lovely and patient, really helpful and explained everything so well. We really enjoyed the class and would highly recommend, a lovely gift idea.
  • 5/5 from Penny Cumine, attended May 2025: Really enjoyable class, Jess was so knowledgeable and positive. Me and my daughter enjoyed doing this together.
  • 5/5 from Siana Fischer, attended Apr 2025: Jess was a wonderful teacher and it was such a fun experience, thank you so much! So excited to see the final results!
  • 5/5 from Fiona Howie, attended Apr 2025: Loved the class. So lovely to spend some time doing something creative and without hands. Definitely recommend it
  • 5/5 from Fiona Jane Ashley, attended Mar 2025: Teacher very helpful and knowledgeable. Made a vase and thoroughly enjoyed it.
  • 5/5 from Robin Bourne, attended Jan 2025: Relaxed atmosphere, good amount of time:)
Your teacher

Wild Clay Studios
Wild Clay Studios

5.0 (104)
female Women-owned

Hello! I'm Jess from Jess Made This Mess and I offer a wide variety of ceramic workshops at Wild Clay Studios! My workshops are intended to be a safe and creative space that encourage people to try something new using hand building techniques such as slab building, coiling and pinching. I aim to make pottery accessible to everyone and anyone that wants to give it a go! You don't need all the bells and whistles to make a gorgeous pot, and thats the brilliant thing about pottery.

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