Pottery Hand Building: 6-week Beginner Course


Rescued Clay
Rescued Clay
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6 x 2.5 hours Class size 2 to 16 guests       £180 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Join this six-week hand-building pottery course to develop your craft and explore the foundational skills of working with clay off the wheel. This workshop is perfect for those ready to learn essential techniques, with our experienced tutors guiding you every step of the way as you develop your creative voice.
This engaging activity will introduce you to the diverse world of hand-building, allowing you to create unique ceramic pieces.
Your Weekly Journey in this Workshop:
  • Week 1: You'll receive an introduction to design principles and learn how to plan your pieces effectively.
  • Week 2: Focus on mastering essential hand-building techniques, including coiling, pinching, and slabwork.
  • Week 3: You will learn how to progress to working with larger forms, building your confidence and skill.
  • Week 4: Explore various methods for creating texture and applying surface treatments to your work.
  • Week 5: Discover creative decorating methods to add personality to your ceramic pieces.
  • Week 6: The course concludes with an introduction to glazing techniques, adding the finishing touch to your creations.
By the end of this course, you'll have cultivated a strong foundation in hand-building pottery, ready to continue expressing your unique artistic vision through clay.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, no skills required.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 6 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

1-2 Minerva Road, London

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Rescued Clay
Rescued Clay

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At Rescued Clay, we believe that clay, often discarded during construction projects, deserves a new purpose—not just as a material for creating art but as a means to build connections and promote sustainability. Each year, tonnes of clay from London's construction sites end up in landfill. By rescuing this material, we reduce waste while creating opportunities for sustainable practices. Clay holds a unique place in both art and community – it connects us figuratively by bringing people together and literally as a binding material that can incorporate other forms of waste. This dual role inspires everything we do.
Our work spans three interconnected areas: reclaiming and preparing clay for reuse, providing spaces for learning and making, and exploring innovative applications for rescued materials through research and design. Together, these efforts form a holistic approach to sustainability, creativity, and community building.
2026-07-31 15:00:00
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