Five Week Pottery Course

Explore creating with clay at this five week pottery course in Swanage.



10 hours total (over 5 dates) Class size 1 to 10 guests       £150 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Join this pottery course in Swanage and discover the joy of working with clay in a relaxed, supportive environment. This course is designed specifically for beginners, making it a wonderful way to switch off and find your creative spark.
Over the five weeks you'll get hands-on with various hand-building techniques, including pinching, slab work, and coiling. Our friendly teachers will guide you through the process of shaping functional forms and using moulds to create unique pieces. You'll also learn how to trim your work and apply beautiful glazes while gaining an understanding of how kiln firings bring your ceramics to life.
Throughout this course, you'll be able to:
  • Hand-build your ceramics – Master the foundational techniques of pinching, slabbing, and coiling to create one-of-a-kind items.
  • Shape functional forms – Use moulds and hand-shaping tools to craft pieces for your home or as heartfelt gifts.
  • Finish and glaze your work – Learn how to trim your creations and apply glazes for a professional-looking finish.
  • Understand the kiln process – Discover how heat transforms your clay into lasting stoneware.
There's no need to worry if you've never touched clay before; this is a low-pressure space where the focus is on having fun and learning at your own pace. It's a great opportunity to meet like-minded people in your local community and enjoy a calm, inspiring break from the daily grind.
By the end of the sessions, you'll have gained the confidence to continue your ceramic practice and you'll take home a collection of beautiful, handmade items to cherish. This experience offers a refreshing way to reconnect with your hands and leave feeling completely recharged.
What you'll get
  • Expert tuition, weekly hand-building demonstrations, and access to detailed ‘Mini Makes’ handouts.
  • All students' work will be bisque and glaze fired in time to take home at the end of the course.
  • Refreshments are complimentary.
Session repeats

After the first session, the next session is: Tuesday evenings- 6.30-8.30pm.

Location

21A Commercial Road, Swanage

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Your teacher

Kiln + Grain
Kiln + Grain

female Women-owned

Rachael Johns is a ceramicist and teacher with a passion for creating hand built and thrown ceramics.
Her ceramic collections include stoneware tableware, wall hangings and jewellery. Rachael’s work is inspired by the sea, the beauty in nature and the memories gathered through travel.
The collection reflects the movement of waves, the texture of landscapes and the colours and forms discovered in places near and far. Each piece is shaped with a sense of connection to the natural world. blending organic lines, earthy tones and coastal influences.
Rachael also teaches weekly POTTERY CLASSES and workshops for Kiln + Grain in Swanage Isle of Purbeck in Dorset.

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2026-07-10 15:00:00
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