Clay Sculpture and Hand Building classes - Edinburgh and Experience Gifts

If you’re looking for fun things to do in Scotland, it’s time to add clay making to your list of activities and head off to one of our clay sculpture and hand building classes in Edinburgh! Whether you’re a semi-professional potter who’d like to explore the world of wheel throwing, you’ve been inspired by The Great Pottery Showdown, or you’re just someone who’d like to get to grips with a new creative hobby, our pottery courses will help to make all of your ceramic dreams come true. Led by a professional potter, you’ll learn everything you need to know to fill your cupboards with beautiful handmade pottery pieces in no time, from the basic clay making skills right up to finishing your masterpieces with some beautiful ceramic painting. If you’re looking for creative things to do in a beautiful Scottish + more

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1 to 100 guests

£30 - £36

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Edinburgh

1 to 6 guests

£25 - £50

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4.8 (431) (for this teacher)

Your choice of time

Edinburgh / Mobile

12 to 150 guests

£38

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Fun Clay Sculpture and Hand Building classes in Edinburgh

Clay sculpture and hand building for beginners

Clay sculpture and hand building pottery class in Edinburgh.

This popular pottery class is a great way to satisfy your creative side while indulging in some therapeutic downtime. It’s certainly one of the more unusual things to do in the Scottish capital, but getting hands on with clay making is both enjoyable and good for your wellbeing. What’s not to love?

If you’re searching for a unique experience to share with friends or would like to treat yourself to something a bit different this weekend, look no further than our clay sculpture and hand building classes in Edinburgh. You’ll learn from a talented, locally based ceramicist how to make your own household items out of clay, including everything from mugs, bowls or even vases. The best part is, it’s much easier than you may think; using simple and fun handmade pottery and hand building techniques that are suitable for every level. So whether you’re a complete clay novice, or you’ve already got a cupboard full of beautiful handmade glazed pottery items that you’d like to add to, you’ll be in safe hands at our fun pottery for beginners class.

So, are you ready to get creative? Soothe your senses and have plenty of fun along the way with this pottery workshop. Ideal for planning a catch up with friends in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, celebrating a birthday party or rounding up your workmates for a team building activity, this beginners’ pottery class is a hit for both individuals and groups.

What to expect at this clay sculpture and hand building pottery class in Edinburgh

If you’re new to the world of handmade pottery, you may be surprised to see what a calming and captivating experience it is. Don’t let your lack of experience worry you as you’ll be guided by an encouraging and friendly teacher who will be on hand to talk you through the meditative process of clay making and hand building.With a laid-back and relaxed atmosphere, you’ll combine learning with an opportunity to ask plenty of questions while enjoying quality time with your friends, family, work colleagues or new pals. Get creative with clay and learn everything there is to know about this unique art, from those all-important techniques such as coiling and pinching to ceramic painting and giving your handmade pottery masterpiece the perfect glazed finish.

At the end of the Edinburgh clay sculpture and hand building class, we won’t be leaving you to go home empty handed. Your very own clay masterpiece will be fired and glazed so you can take it home with you and display it proudly for all to see! That’s not all you’ll be leaving with, as you’ll be able to cherish those precious handmade pottery memories and your newfound skills.

Clay sculpture and hand building is good for wellbeing

Hand building pottery workshop in Edinburgh.

Getting creative with clay is one of the most relaxing and therapeutic hobbies around, so if you’ve been looking for ways to escape the daily grind, head off to one of our pottery classes and feel the tension disappear. You’ll be able to switch off from the world, relax and immerse yourself in learning some fresh new clay making and pottery painting skills. Working the clay is great physical exercise as well, as it helps to keep arm muscles strong and joints supple, so you’ll be able to boost your physical and mental wellbeing at the same time!