Handbuilding Pottery Workshop: Create and Decorate

Come and craft your own pottery in this workshop!



2 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 1 to 6

  £55 - £65 (£55 for Public class; £65 for Private class)

This hands-on pottery workshop is perfect for beginners eager to explore the wonderfully tactile world of clay. You'll master essential hand-building techniques and create your very own piece of functional art to cherish.
Our welcoming studio environment puts newcomers at ease straight away. Your creative activity begins with a gentle introduction to the essentials, where you'll discover how clay responds to your touch and learn the fundamental techniques of pinching, coiling, and joining. These building blocks of pottery-making will guide you towards crafting your own unique vessel.
At ViViVi Studio, we ensure you have everything needed to bring your vision to life. As you work with the clay, you'll feel a wonderful sense of accomplishment as your piece takes shape. We provide all the materials you need for decorating, allowing your personality to shine through every creative choice you make.
At the end of the class, you can decide whether you’d like to fire your best pot (1 piece per person). Your favorite piece can be glazed and fired, or you can choose the eco-friendly option to recycle it. For any additional pieces you’d like to keep, there will be a cost of £5 per piece. If you’d like your items shipped, there will be an additional £10 shipping fee, and we’ll handle the delivery to you.
When picking up your fired work, please bring any newspaper or bubble wrap you have at home to transport your pieces safely. Your items will be ready for collection within four weeks, and we’ll notify you when they’re ready.
What you'll get
All materials and tools included.
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Knowledge required
Please bring your Excitement for craft your pottery!
What to bring
Please bring your apron.
Suitable for

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

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

ViViVi Studio - Unit 9, 121 Giles St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6BZ

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ViViVi Studio
ViViVi Studio

5.0 (30)
female Women-owned

ViViVi Studio is located by the beautiful seaside in Leith, Edinburgh. Founded by Japanese ceramicist Akiko Matsuda, the studio embarks on its journey in November 2024.
Akiko studied ceramics at Tama Art University in Tokyo. In 2017, she established her first pottery studio, Akopottery, in Tokyo, following a growing number of commissions from musicians, designers, and hair salons. She also ran weekend pottery classes, sharing her craft with a diverse community.
In 2018, Akiko moved to London after being offered a position as a ceramic resident artist and teacher at a London-based ceramics studio. During her time there, she became deeply immersed in ceramic education, leading workshops and courses at various studios while continuing to create and exhibit her own work. She hosted pop-up workshops with esteemed clients such as Soho House and Pantechnicon in London. Her professional journey has also been featured in Quartz magazine. Being part of her students' achievements and witnessing their individual creative processes became a major source of inspiration for her.
In 2023, she relocated to Scotland, setting up a studio in the Angus region to explore wood kilns and experiment with local materials.
Now, with over six years of experience, Akiko is opening her new creative space, ViViVi Studio, in Leith, Edinburgh, in November 2024.
The name “ViViVi” comes from a Japanese onomatopoeia for the sound of an electric shock—symbolizing moments of inspiration, discovery, and imagination.
ViViVi Studio creates homeware designed to bring joy and a touch of spice to everyday life. We strive to inspire “ViViVi” moments—those sparks of creativity and delight—in your daily routine. Through our workshops, we aim to unlock creativity and foster hands-on experiences for all.

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