Pottery Class - Deli Platter and Tapas Set

Hand Build your very own tapas set.


Makers Quarter
Makers Quarter
5.0 (99)

2.5 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests       £70 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Transform raw clay into a custom ceramic serving set designed for your next hosting night. In this hands-on session at Makers Quarter, you will learn tactile hand-building techniques to craft a bespoke deli platter alongside matching tapas dishes and dip bowls—no pottery wheel required.
What You’ll Craft
  • 1 Large Deli Platter: Shaped using slab-building methods, perfect for charcuterie, artisanal cheeses, and crusty bread.
  • 2 Tapas Dishes & Dip Bowls: Formed using pinch and coil techniques, sized for olives, dips, oil, and small bites.
What You’ll Learn
  • Slab Rolling & Forming: How to work with soft clay sheets to create flatware that won't warp during firing.
  • Texturing & Detailing: Incorporating organic textures, stamps, or smooth minimal rims to match your aesthetic.
  • Finishing Touches: Refining edges, adding details.
Workshop Details
  • Skill Level: Absolute beginners welcome. No prior pottery experience required.
  • Duration: 2.5 hours
  • What’s Included: High-fire clay, use of studio tools, professional double-firing, clear/food-safe studio glaze application.
  • Pickup: Finished pieces are left at the studio to dry and undergo two kiln firings. Your food-safe, dishwasher-friendly set will be ready for pickup 6-8 weeks after the class.
Grab a seat, roll up your sleeves, and design a functional serving collection built to last for years of dinner parties.
What you'll get
A complete Deli platter & Tapas set
Knowledge required
Beginner Friendly
What to bring
No Requirements
Location

Makers Quarter KAMPUS, Aytoun Street, Manchester

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Makers Quarter
Makers Quarter

5.0 (99)
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We are Makers Quarter a brand new Makerspace in the heart of Manchester City centre. A one stop shop for creativesr, designed to support many different practices. We have a fully equipped pottery school, Art & Design studio equipped with screen printing beds, jewellery making facilities and a textiles and upholstery studio. The facilities will be bookable for members and most excitingly we will be hosting classes in all mediums giving the wider public the chance to learn a creative skill. The classes will be hosted by our members, local experts and well regarded international crafts people.
With the combination of classes and members drop in sessions we are giving visitors the chance to get hands on and seasoned pros a space to thrive….“We are evolving spaces for creatives & communities alike, which will hopefully make a positive impact in the way creative people can work”.

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