Clay Poppy Seed Head Sculpture Workshop

Create some serene seedhead sculptures for your home or garden at this clay sculpture class in Southam.



3 hours Class size 8 to 12 guests       £45 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Join this pottery class in Southam and discover the rewarding joy of working with clay as you craft a trio of beautiful ceramic poppy seed heads. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned maker, you'll find plenty of inspiration in this hands-on workshop.
Guided by step-by-step demonstrations, you'll learn how to join two pinch pots together to create a hollow form. It's a low-pressure way to get comfortable with basic pottery techniques, and you'll have supportive help every step of the way. Once you've mastered the structure, you'll shape your clay into organic forms and use oxides to add characterful, earthy decoration.
During the session, you will:
  • Hand-build three seed heads – Create a variety of sizes, including small, medium, and large forms.
  • Master the pinch pot technique – Learn the essential skill of joining clay to create hollow, durable structures.
  • Decorate with oxides – Apply finishes that highlight the natural texture of your work.
  • Create garden-ready art – Work with materials that are frost-proof and suitable for displaying outdoors.
By the time you've finished, you'll feel a wonderful sense of accomplishment and a renewed spark of creativity. You'll walk away with three unique, handcrafted seed heads that are ready to bring a touch of artisan charm to your home or garden.
What you'll get
3 cane toppers for your garden. Your sculptures will be fired and ready for collection in 3 to 4 weeks time.
Hot drinks and refreshments available.
Suitable for

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

This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or hen do.

Location

Your teacher can travel within 12 miles of Bishop's Itchington, to a venue of your choice.

Clay Poppy Seed Head Sculpture Workshop location
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Your teacher

Brookside Art Shed
Brookside Art Shed

female Women-owned

With over thirty years of experience in Arts Education, Pippa has had the joy of teaching students across all ages and abilities. Her lifelong passion for nurturing creativity inspired her to complete a Master’s degree in Education, where she explored innovative teaching approaches that connect artistic practice with meaningful learning. Alongside her teaching, Pippa continues to work as an exhibiting ceramic artist, with a particular interest in exploring wild processes, such as smoke-firing and foraging for natural pigments, and the minimalist, nature-inspired aesthetics of Japanese art.
Over the years, Pippa has witnessed how art can boost confidence, support emotional well-being, and help people of all ages discover their unique voice. Creativity nurtures curiosity, problem-solving, and joy, all qualities that make learning come alive.
Pippa runs workshops at Brookside Art Shed, a welcoming, hands-on art space set in the beautiful surroundings of Brookside Eco Farm.

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2026-07-03 15:00:00
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