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Make a Ceramic Roman Oil Lamp

4.8(4 reviews)
Make a working replica Roman oil lamp in clay. Bring history to life with this exciting 2.5 hour workshop
Hackney
In-person
£45 pp
2hrs 15min
Beginner
What happens in this class?

Make a working replica Roman oil lamp in clay. These lamps use olive or other cooking oil and a wick and are lit like a candle. Su, an archaeologist and ceramicist for many years, offers a choice of ten differently designed lamp moulds (for example ship, dolphin, shell, gladiator) all based on actual Roman lamps excavated on archaeological sites, many here in London. The workshop offers an introduction to pottery techniques including using a press mould, joining clay, fettling and finishing and the experience of making a ceramic oil lamp using the same techniques and materials as the Romans did…

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Things to remember

You need to bring: Your enthusiasm for making pottery! A face mask and towel My studio can be very cold in winter so please wear warm clothes. Clay can be messy so bear this in mind, although I do provide plastic aprons. Tea will be provided

Latest Reviews
4.8(4 reviews)
Sophia - 7 March 2023
great, interesting class, and Su is very kind and a brilliant teacher!
Matthew - 2 November 2019
A great intimate workshop learning about the history of roman oil lamps and getting hands on!
Booking Options
Private BookingMinimum 3 guests to book
£45

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Age Requirement

12
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.
Your Teacher

The Potting Shed London is run by Su Leaver an experienced ceramicist who has been teaching and running classes for many years.

The classes are based in her Hackney studio, limited to 4 people so lots of tuition.

She tries to make her classes fun and to ensure a creative , relaxed and sociable environment.

Class Location
Space Studios
Hackney
19 Warburton Road
Hackney
E8 3RT
London

Reviews

Sophia - 7 March 2023
great, interesting class, and Su is very kind and a brilliant teacher!
Matthew - 2 November 2019
A great intimate workshop learning about the history of roman oil lamps and getting hands on!