Introduction to Ceramics | Obby

This 5 week course will teach the basics of working with clay. Over the 5 sessions, you will learn fundamental hand-building skills including coiling, pinching, press-moulding as well as decorative techniques using coloured slips before learning how to apply glaze to your pieces. You will finish the course with a range of complete pieces to take home with you.

All sessions will be taught by Katie, a clay artist and educator. She has been teaching ceramic workshops for adults and children since graduating from Brighton University in 2010. She has an MA in Ceramics & Glass from the Royal…

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All materials and firings are included.Classes are for a maximum of 8 people ensuring everyone has support in a friendly and fun environment.

Julia Styles - 8 September 2018

Fabulous experience; we had great fun working in the studio. Katie Spragg is a great teacher. Her demonstrations and instructions are really informative and inspiring, instilling confidence and developing creativity. Really pleased with our 'makes': a bird and a vase. Thank you for a brilliant day!

Lesley Spragg - 31 August 2018

We’ve had a brilliant day with Katie. We learnt several techniques to model clay and ended up with with two completed pieces of ceramic each. Katie was a very knowledgable and patient teacher. I am looking forward to going back for another class.

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Age Requirement

This class is suitable for all ages

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

Flexible cancellation policy

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