Majolica, or the Azulejo tile, is a traditional way to decorate and glaze ceramic seen primarily in Mediterranean countries. This technique which originated from the Moors varies in colour pallet and pattern finish depending on the region. Cobalt and other oxides are painted onto an unfired tin glaze resulting in vibrant colours with remarkable definition.

On this course you will learn everything you need to know to complete your own set of hand painted, colourful, ceramic tin glazed tiles. You will learn everything from the mixing of the colours to the application of traditional repeat geometric patterns. If you’re…

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COLLECTING YOUR FIRED WORKS

You can collect your fired works TWO WEEKS after the class took place.

COLLECTION SLOTS:

Tuesdays 5-7 PM
Thursdays 5-7 PM
Saturdays 2-3 PM

Please come and collect within the stated times as we often run classes before and after the hours and…

How many people will there be in each class?

There will be up to 8 students per session. We pride ourselves in our more relaxed intimate environment allowing more one on one time with the teacher.

What Should I Wear?

While the majority of clay can easily be washed out of your clothing, working with terracotta and deeper colours can leave stains. Please come dressed in clothing you do not mind getting dirty and can easily be put through the washing machine. We will provide each maker with an apron for their use during the session.

What Should I bring?

Each class will be fully stocked with all the materials and tools needed. All clay, glazes and firings are included within the cost of the course. Please bring your own sketchbook and drawing/writing materials for note taking and design sketching.

Will there be food provided?

We will provide a range of teas and coffees and some light biscuits. If you would like some a more substantial meal we are conveniently located near Mercato Metropolitano and Borough Market where you can find a range of local restaurants and delis.

What are the COVID precautions?

We will always be in keeping with the government guidelines for Schools and Education. Our teachers are tested regularly. If you are feeling unwell please do not come in to the session.

Do you have disability access?

Our studio is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have any special needs or requirements please let us know in advance and we will try and accommodate you as best as possible.

Alice - 1 April 2024

I really liked the teacher and the setting for the class, but there's room for improvement. We spent so much time glazing the tiles that we had very little time for applying the design and painting the tiles. I think it would have been better for the teacher to do the glazing before we arrived, and just demoed it during the class. There were only two attendees, and the teacher offered us both lots of help, but she said very few people get through all four tiles because of the time constraints. Also, only four designs were available, which I thought was very limited. It would have been really helpful if we'd been emailed before the class with information about the size of the tiles and the sort of designs that work, so we could have had time to think about designs and bring ideas. I didn't like what I made, and I don't think I will collect the tiles - which is very rare for me. It wouldn't put me off classes at Decima - I did a great one last year and have another booked - but I wouldn't recommend this particular class, unless they make some changes.

Kim - 22 January 2024

This was an absolutely fabulous course. The venue was easy to find and travel to. The teacher was fantastic and explained thoroughly what we would be doing step by step without overwhelming us with information and instruction. I went with my daughter and we were totally absorbed in the process from start to finish. I would say I’m not particularly artistic but it has really inspired me to book another course. Highly recommended for those looking to dip your toes into the ceramic waters. We will be collecting our tiles in a few days and are very excited to see the results.

Sian - 15 January 2024

Fantastic workshop decorating Portuguese tiles. Annette was a great tutor, creating a nice atmosphere and providing clear guidance for each stage of the process. She was generous sharing her expertise and as someone with little art experience, I appreciated her tips on decorating.

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Age Requirement

All students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.

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DECIMA CLAY STUDIO

Creative space in Central London in an intimate setting, with on-hand expert guidance from professional ceramic artists.

-SE1 location: within 10 minutes walk from London Bridge and Borough -Professional excellence: all teachers are Royal College of Art alumni -No hidden fees: materials, firings and technical assistance included -Personalised approach: small groups and individualised tuition

We do everything to enable your creativity, helping you transform your ideas into objects!

Decima Clay Borough

Borough

1-5 Newington Causeway

SE1 6ED

London