Candle Holder Shrine: Hand Building Technique Class

Create a personal candle holder shrine in this hand building class in London.


Art4Space
Art4Space
4.9 (860)

2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 6 to 25

  £35 - £54 (£35 for Public class; £54 for Private class) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)
Join us for a hand building workshop in London! You’ll shape a small, illuminated structure -- a niche, arch, tower, or protective form -- designed to hold a tealight or taper and cast warm shadows as the evenings draw in.
Suitable for all levels, this session focuses on intuitive making, sculptural thinking, and the meditative pace of working with your hands. Your shrine can be symbolic, playful, architectural, organic, or devotional -- the form is entirely yours.
What to expect:
  • Learn pinching, coiling, and how to slab-build foundations.
  • Build small architectural or sculptural forms.
  • Creating openings, niches, and windows for light.
  • Texturing, carving, and refining surfaces.
  • Adding small details, motifs, or patterns -- make it truly unique!
  • Choose from our earthenware glaze dips.
We will bisque fire, glaze dip, and fire again, then return your finished shrine to you within 4–6 weeks by post. By the end, you'll have new skills and your completed piece to look forward to once fired.
Proceeds go towards our community art projects, providing mental well-being and creative health, especially for those facing barriers.
What you'll get
  • Professional tools, materials, and aprons are provided.
  • Firing, glazing, and postage are all included in the ticket cost.
  • Refreshments including a glass of wine/bottle of beer if desired, unlimited tea and coffee, soft drinks, and nibbles.
  • Your finished candle holder will be carefully wrapped and posted to you, and we aim to deliver within 6 weeks.
  • 10% off in our studio shop.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself!
Location

Studio 1, 31 Jeffreys Road, London

This venue is a short walk from Stockwell tube station (500m).

Candle Holder Shrine: Hand Building Technique Class location
Your teacher

Art4Space
Art4Space

4.9 (860)
female Women-owned

Art4Space is a non-profit community interest company (CIC) that has been using art to create change and social justice since 1999. Our Community Arts Centre offers workshops in mosaic, kintsugi, ceramic, textile arts, and more, aiming to raise awareness around craftsmanship, art, and design. With a rich over 25-year history, we have honed our craft with sustainable practices and completed over 500 commissions in the public realm, showcasing our expertise and dedication. Known as the creative heart of Lambeth, our Centre provides a unique and inspiring environment for everyone to explore their creativity and learn from professionals. Join us to unlock your inner artist, explore your artistic potential and be part of the maker community. Your purchase supports our community arts projects, providing mental health support and promoting creative health for those in need.
Proceeds support community art projects focused on mental wellbeing and creative health.
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