Ceramic Tea-light Cottage Class

Hand-build a unique ceramic Tea-Light cottage



3 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests       £60
Northampton Activities
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Things to do in Milton Keynes
Fancy making your very own ceramic tea light cottage? In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to hand-build with stoneware clay, shaping and constructing your own charming little house from scratch, templates provided, so there's no need to worry about getting the design right.
Along the way, you'll get to play with all sorts of textures — imprinting and embossing with a lovely range of materials — and learn how to add three-dimensional details to bring your cottage to life. Pop on a tiny bird, a quirky toadstool, or a scattering of little flowers to make it truly your own.
No experience needed — I'll guide you through every step, so whether you've never touched clay before or you're just after a relaxing experience, you'll be well looked after. The atmosphere's friendly and easygoing, with plenty of time to get stuck in, chat with the other makers, and enjoy the process.
Once your cottage is built, you'll paint it in the colours you love and add your own personal touches and patterns.
You'll leave with a of-a-kind ceramic cottage to take home — a lovely little keepsake from a lovely little afternoon.

Upcoming dates for Ceramic Tea-light Cottage Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 16 Oct 2026, 6:13am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 16 Jan 2027 and 16 Jan 2027.

  • Sat 16 Jan 2027, 10am-1pm
What you'll get
  • Coffee, tea, water, and biscuits throughout the workshop
  • Stoneware clay, all decorating materials, and a wide variety of tools to create details and mark-making
  • An apron to wear
  • A peaceful atmosphere to relax and unwind
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly and no prior knowledge is required.
What to bring
  • Wear comfortable clothing that could get dusty.
  • It is best to have short nails and to remove any rings.
Suitable for

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

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Northampton

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Recent reviews of Ceramic Tea-light Cottage Class

  • 5/5 from Emily Shipley, attended Sep 2026: Our teacher was lovely - friendly, helpful and supportive. Great bunch of people and such a fun way to spend a few hours! Can’t wait to see our finished houses!
  • 5/5 from Christine Alger, attended Sep 2026: Spent a lovely morning making a cottage tea-light. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to attending more workshops!
  • 5/5 from Sue Saunders, attended Aug 2026: Very friendly teacher, made us feel at home. I went with my 13 year old daughter who also really enjoyed the session.
  • 5/5 from Mellina Ferro Costa, attended May 2026: I enjoyed the class so much this time I took my mother. She had a wonderful time and loved her tea light holder. As always, Marika’s workshops are wonderful! Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Debbie Newman, attended May 2026: Marika was an excellent teacher and host. All instructions were easy to follow with lots of examples to look at.
  • 5/5 from Mellina Fc Williams, attended Feb 2026: Absolutely fantastic! A wonderful workshop; Marikais not only a very talented artist but also an excellent teacher.
  • 5/5 from Samantha Gibson, attended Jan 2026: Marika was a great teacher, she was friendly and kind and helped guide us through the process so we felt supported
  • 5/5 from Jo Clifford, attended Sep 2025: A fantastic class, so relaxed and informative. Marika's work is beautiful, a very talented artist but she guides you through the process, so everyone finished with lovely houses. I can't wait to collect mine. I would definitely like to return, thank you
  • 5/5 from Sue Astrop, attended Sep 2025: Great workshop, Marika was very helpful and informative. The tea light houses were delightful! More templates would have been helpful, as I had to wait for others to finish before I could use them. Really enjoyed the day and will book another
  • 5/5 from Katy Tyrrell, attended Apr 2025: Lovely and relaxed class, really enjoyed it, teacher very knowledgeable. Managed to explain step by step what to do whilst teaching the other half of the class something else! Knew the materials and explained what did what.
  • 5/5 from Peter Harper, attended Apr 2025: Another lovely, fun workshop by Marika. She creates a really enjoyable learning environment with her encouragement, positivity, humour and clear instruction. Would highly recommend her workshops.
  • 5/5 from Laura Young, attended Feb 2025: Marika was a fantastic host and teacher. Had the most wonderful time, everything taken in stages, loads of equipment to choose from and lots of laughs had. Would throughly recommend and will be looking forward to returning soon!
  • 5/5 from Hazel Aspinall, attended Nov 2024: Marika is a great teacher, her tuition was clear & you could follow her guidance. This workshop & the atmosphere was relaxing & magical. All the materials were provided & we were given lots of time to complete our piece of art. It was worth the money & I’d recommend this workshop & would definitely go again. 10/10.
Your teacher

Marika du Plessis Art & Ceramics
Marika du Plessis Art & Ceramics

5.0 (110)
female Women-owned

Hi, I'm Marika, a self-taught ceramic artist based in the picturesque county of Northamptonshire.
What started as a hobby has grown into a thriving hand-building pottery studio — classes now fill up fast, and the waiting list keeps growing. I've taught hundreds of beginners and more advanced students the hand-building techniques I love most, always leaning into quirky, fun and colourful projects along the way.
I also run private classes for small groups of up to eleven — perfect for birthday parties, unique hen dos, team building days, or family Christmas get-togethers. Whatever you're celebrating, I'll tailor the session to suit your group.
Every student creation gets carefully placed on the drying shelf, then loaded into my faithful Rohde Ecotop kiln for a bisque and glaze fire. I look after each piece as if I'd made it with my own hands — because every piece is special, and deserves individual love and care.
I spent many years as a full-time art teacher in secondary schools, and I love bringing that same patience and encouragement into my studio. My classes are easy to follow, relaxing, fun, and confidence-building.
I also host private group sessions for celebrations of all kinds — get in touch to find out more
Once you start working with clay, you can't stop :)

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