Hand-Building Course; 8 Class Pass

Join us to learn the art of crafting coil & slab pots in any shape you wish using 3kg of clay



24 hours total (over 8 dates) Class size 1 to 2 guests       £240 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Ready to Dive into Pottery?
Discover the joy of working with clay in this flexible 8-session hand building pottery course designed for total beginners and anyone looking to refresh their skills. You will learn the fundamental skills of hand-building, including slab building and coil pots, to create your very own unique vessel.
Unparalleled Flexibility
Learn at your own pace with zero weekly commitment. Your 8-class pass includes:
  • 6 guided lessons covering hand building and decorating techniques
  • 2 self-guided practice sessions to build confidence and work on your chosen project
Use your sessions anytime within 3 months.
Guided lessons: Every Monday 6–9pm
Self-guided practice: Tuesday/Wednesday 6–9pm, Fridays 2–5pm, Saturdays 10am–1pm.
Ideal for busy schedules, shift patterns, or anyone who prefers a flexible learning style.
Small Class Sizes
With a maximum of 6 students, you’ll enjoy personalised, hands-on instruction from Amanda, a professional potter with 17 years experience who creates a supportive, relaxed environment.
What You’ll Learn
Instead of a strict week-by-week agenda, your guided sessions adapt to your pace and interests. You’ll explore techniques as you’re ready, spending more time where you want — and moving on when it clicks.
Throughout the 6 classes, you will:
  • Explore the art of hand-building
  • Experience the joy of creating with 3kg of clay
  • Use a clay of your choice (Red, Black, White, Lava)
  • Learn the intricate process or painting / glazing
  • Learn a mixture of skills; coil pots, pinch pots, turning, slab-building
  • Learn how to prepare the clay & studio flow
  • Join our community of potters
  • Tour of the kiln room
What Happens After the Course
Your pieces will be fired in our kiln, a process that takes around 2–3 weeks. You’ll have up to 3 months to collect your work.
Want to keep going? You’re welcome to join additional self-guided sessions or become a studio member.
What you'll get
3kg of clay to hand-build a piece of your choice. Additional clay can be purchased (maximum height of finished pieces is 35cm)
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
What to bring
An idea of what you want to make so we can customise the course to suit your needs. If you have no idea what you want to make that's fine to, we can help you with ideas.
Session repeats

After the first session, the next session is: 6 x guided lessons: Monday 6-9pm / 2 x Self-guided practice: Tuesday/Wednesday 6–9pm, Fridays 2–5pm,.

Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

Location

Art Craft Studios - CC1 Studio 2, Trinity Buoy Wharf, Orchard Place, London E14 0JW

Art Craft Studios is based at Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0JW. Bikes: Lime bikes. DLR Stations: East India (10min walk) & Canning Town (12min walk). Parking: Yes parking is available on site. We have space for up to 2 cars.

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