Sgraffito Pottery Class: Traditional Plate Decoration

Learn the art of sgraffito by decorating your own pottery plate in this hands-on pottery class in East London.


Cone8 Ceramics
Cone8 Ceramics
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Instagram followers 4k followers

1.5 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       £50 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Discover the traditional art of sgraffito in this hands-on pottery workshop in East London where you will decorate your own unique ceramic plate. This activity is perfect for beginners and pottery lovers alike who want to learn a new skill in a friendly setting.
Sgraffito is a captivating technique that involves carving your own designs into a layer of coloured clay slip to reveal the beautiful contrasting clay colour beneath. Your experienced instructor will guide you through the entire process. The workshop begins with an introduction to the tools and some inspiring examples. Next, you will learn how to prepare your pre-made, leather-hard ceramic plate by applying the coloured slip and planning your design.
The main part of the session is dedicated to the carving activity, where you will learn how to use special sgraffito tools to bring your design to life. Your instructor will be on hand to offer tips and answer any questions as you work on your masterpiece. All materials and tools are provided for the class.
After the workshop, you will have the option to have your piece professionally glazed and fired, turning it into a lasting, food-safe treasure.
You can choose to fire up to three items for an additional fee of £7 per item.
Your selected items will be ready for you to pick up in approximately six weeks.
You’ll leave this session with a newfound appreciation for this traditional craft, feeling creatively satisfied with the beautiful ceramic plate you have designed.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
Knowledge required
All levels/Beginner
What to bring
Just bring yourself and leave with a handmade masterpiece to impress your friends and family!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, 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.


FAQ

When Can I Pick-Up my master piece?
Your artwork will typically be ready for pick-up approximately 6 weeks after the workshop. We will notify you once it’s ready—thank you for your patience!
What Glaze will you use?
We will glaze the items with transparent glaze to preserve your beautiful creations! However, due to the nature of chemical reactions and other unpredictable factors during the firing process, glazes may appear differently from our glaze tests.
Location

Cone8 ceramics - Studio 84, Adansbeck Court, Rookwood Way, London E3 2XT

We are 10 mins walk from Hackney Wick overground station

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Cone8 Ceramics
Cone8 Ceramics

5.0 (5)
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Our Hackney-based ceramics studio caters to beginners and experts alike, offering a variety of one-off classes, multi-week courses, and membership options.
Founded by ceramic artists KC and Sarah, the duo and their team share a wealth of education from institutions such as Central St Martins, and have extensive experience in wheel throwing, glazing and techniques such as Nerikomi and agateware. With 80+ online reviews and growing, they're passionate about sharing their love of ceramics with the local craft community.

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