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Pottery wheel taster - learn to throw like a pro from expert tutors, relaxing atmosphere with in the old zip factory hidden away from the crazy world.

Learn how to throw on the pottery wheel. Get creative and relax and find your inner peace through the art of throwing on the wheel.
Skills to be learn on the day will include hand building using coils and slabs then the pottery wheel throwing .

Our tutors will go over the basic steps to help you transform a piece of clay into a piece of art with the 2 hours class.
Your work will be Biscuit fired then glazed. two weeks after the class, you will be able to collect your pieces.

There is a material fee of £3 per piece, so please remember to bring cash on the day.


Pottery Taster Workshop

On this throwing workshop, you will learn a little about the properties of clay and the importance of wedging. You will also learn how to centre, open and pull up the walls of your pot. There will be a maximum of seven people on the morning Intensive Wheel Throwing Workshops and each person will have their own dedicated wheel for the entire length of the workshop. Starting in January 2022, we will also be offering small (maximum of three people) afternoon Intensive Wheel Throwing Workshops. As with the morning sessions, each person will have their own dedicated wheel for the entirety of the class.

You can keep your best pot to take home, after it has been fired and glazed for you. Please note that the last 10 minutes of the class is dedicated to studio practice, which involves cleaning of your wheel and tools.

(If you decide, after the throwing workshop, that you would like to continue throwing and improve your skills, we offer a 3hr wheel throwing practice session for £45. On this 3hr Wheel Throwing - Practice Session, you can keep two items which will be trimmed and glazed for you at no extra cost.)

What happens to your pots after they have been thrown?
At the end of the workshop you will choose your best piece or pot to keep. Two days after the workshop, your pot will be turned (trimmed) on the wheel for you.  Your pot will then be put on a shelf to dry for several days. Once dry, it will be ready for it’s first bisque firing in the kiln. After the bisque fire, your pot will be glazed and once again put through the kiln, but this time for the final glaze firing.

As you can see, your wheel throwing  experience is only a small part of a much, much longer and very labour intensive process. Turning (trimming and shaping your pot on the wheel) and glazing are all part of the making process and just as important as throwing on the wheel.

When your work is ready for collection, usually two or three weeks after the class, you will be able to collect your pieces! Collection is from Sak Beh Pottery and the collection dates are listed on the Sak Beh Website. So please check the Sak Beh Website for your collection date by clicking the tab, collection of pots. We don’t send out emails as they are not read.

Due to limited shelf and storage space, pots or work that remain uncollected one month after notification will (sadly) be disposed of.

(If you wish to keep a second pot, there will be an extra charge of £8.)


Intensive Wheel Throwing Workshop

This is a relaxed crash course pottery session where you will gain practical skills and introduction to pottery!  No experience is necessary. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to try something new and fun!

You are welcome to play and experiment as much as you like in this three-hour session and indulge in some clay fun! You will create something unique and handmade that is truly personal and something to add to your memories.

During the workshops you will be introduced to a variety of hand-building techniques - pinching, coiling, slabbing - and wheel throwing skills. You will learn different hand-building techniques and throwing skills on the pottery wheel.

This is an example of what you should expect during the workshop

•	Introduction to Pottery
•	Demonstration of the different techniques
•	Have fun with Clay!
•	Option to play with coloured slip to decorate your pots ( only if you are going to glaze fire them )
•	Make some enjoyable memories

Make some enjoyable memories  ( maybe even the scene from ghost but with a 2m distance ) .

If you enjoyed and loved your creation and want to keep it forever  then there is also the option to have the pottery glazed fired for £5 per piece.

The studio is based along the river side overlooking the view of the grand union canal that leads up to Paddington. If you are new to London or a Londoner wanting to explore different side to London then this is the perfect place to visit!  Discover something new and learn fun new skill!

All material provided.
Collection 3/4 weeks after the session and will be kept for one months after the collection time .
In light of the current COVID-19  please be aware of the health and safety guild-lines.  The studio is fully sanitised and  cleaned before and after the workshop.  Everyone is provided with antibacterial wipes, sanitisers, gloves and disposable aprons. Please feel free to bring anything else with you to keep you safe and protected.

Pottery Class Workshop

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Take a leap of inspiration and create something that is truly you, with this hand-building workshop.

Playing with colour, shape and texture, pushing your ideas to create something functional and/or purely decorative out of clay.

This workshop will provide you with  basic hand-building techniques (slab building, pinch, coiling),  that  give you the confidence to go ahead and create your desired piece/s. It's all about being relaxed and finding your happy place.

This workshops main focus is about  pushing the boundaries of traditional forms/pieces. We explore alternative colours, shapes and textures, adding a special twist to make it all the more unique and adventurous.

Session

The session is split into 2 parts.

Part 1 - We dive into the basics of creating a simple hand-built form with a short demo and chat.
Optional - Taking inspiration from the ideas you will have collected (a little light homework prior to attending the 1st session, details provided in the confirmation email), then the building begins.

Part 2 - Will be spent glazing your wonderful greenware work using underglazes.

These are  2.5hr sessions. Personal and individual guidance is given throughout.

All clay, tools, underglazes are provided and included in the fee.  You are welcome to make as many pieces, as the time provides. Please note 1 piece you'd like to keep is included in the fee. Any additional pieces you'd like to keep incur a £3 (per piece) charge, payable on the day, please remember to bring cash.

*Workshops will be updated on a regularly.  Please subscibe to keep up to date with upcoming workshops.


Taster: Ceramic Hand-Building And Glazing Workshop in Peckham

Want to have a go on the potter's wheel and also hand-build a beautiful pot ?
We welcome you to have a taste of both at The Ceramicists Studio!

Our studio is very spacious, warm, cosy and full of clay-spiration.
We are passionate ceramicists and will make sure you make the most of it.

A demo of hand building with coils will kick off the workshop and after that, you can get your hands messy with pre-made coils by us (so the boring prep part is out of the way!).

Once you’ve nailed the coiling technique, we can simultaneously start throwing on the potter’s wheel - you will get two goes on the wheel - one with our guidance and another where you can freestyle!

By the end of the taster workshop you will have 2 bespoke ceramic pieces AT NO EXTRA COST (one hand-built and another thrown on the wheel) that we will fire and glaze (transparent glaze), which takes 3-4 weeks.
After this, they will be ready to collect from our studio or we can deliver them (UK only) to you at an added cost.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to ensure you get to see the coiling demo at the start of the workshop, otherwise you interrupt and shorten the class for everyone. We have a strict policy on late arrivals. We will do our best to go over the demo for you again however we must end the workshop at the intended time, so we cannot extend your workshop time.

We look forward to seeing you and hearing about your lovely clay ideas and enthusiasm.

P.S Things you can coil build: Toothbrush cup, no.1 dad mug, paint brush pot holder, small vase, trinket dish, incense holder, spoon rest, a salt pig - the list is endless!


Ceramic taster workshop - Hand-building and throwing on the wheel (London)

3hrs Wheel Throwing -  Practice Sessions - Untaught

Practice sessions are untaught and are designed for potters who wish to improve their skills through practice. You need to have taken at least one wheel throwing class to attend. This is not a beginners wheel throwing class but an improvers session. You can keep up to two pieces of work which will be trimmed and glazed in studio white for you at no extra cost. Alternatively, if you already have experience in trimming and glazing and you wish to trim and glaze your own work on subsequent sessions, that is also an option. There will always be someone on hand to ask advice (if having given it a couple goes, you are stuck) or show you where things are.

Trimming is the process by which you remove excess clay, especially from the base of the pot, add a foot ring, and generally give an aesthetic shape to your pot. If left for too long, the clay of your pot will dry out and you will no longer be able to trim it. So please remember, if you intend to trim your own work please  prebook two sessions, one for throwing and the second for trimming.

Please remember that these 3 hour wheel throwing sessions are aimed at potters who have taken at least one Intensive Wheel Throwing Workshop at Sak Beh Pottery or elsewhere. If you have taken our 5 Week Throwing Course then this is the ideal next step.

Included in the price of the class (£45) is 2 kg of clay. You can keep your best 2 pots for trimming and firing.

Please check the Sak Beh Pottery website for collection dates and times. Collection of work is generally on a Monday or Friday from 5-7pm. Due to limited storage space, we can only hold your work for one month after your first collection date has been listed.

3hrs Wheel Throwing - Practice Sessions 

With Victoria's Art Kit, you can get everything you need to complete this beautiful painting, arriving through your letterbox!

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Mother Nature, with this stunning seascape by artist Victoria Obolensky. You'll learn her tips and tricks for creating weaving clouds and frothy waves. Victoria captured this gorgeous moment whilst visiting her parents in Devon.

See Victoria's complimentary video tutorial in our mobile app which you can explore at a time that suits you. Information on how to access this can be found in your printed set of instructions.

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See more of Victoria's work on instagram @victoriaobolensky.art

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Devon Seascape - Painting Kit

Get everything you need to complete this beautiful painting, arriving through your letterbox!

This floral piece is the perfect painting to brighten up any day, or any room. You’ll create a beautiful palette of pastel pinks and yellows, adding in darker tones of purples and greens to create definition and character. This piece is so gorgeous and vibrant, you can almost smell the peonies’ sweet and rosy fragrance.

See Anna-Louise's complimentary video tutorial which you can explore at a time that suits you. Instructions on how to access this can be found in your printed set of instructions.

Choose between 8 other contemporary art-work motifs to mix and match.

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See more of Anna-Louise's work on instagram @alfelstead

Peonies - Painting Kit 

Everything you need to complete this beautiful painting, arriving through your letterbox!

Be transported to the serenity of the Suffolk countryside, with inspiration from the land right beside artist Georgie Mason's family home. This playful, vibrant piece showcases a full range of artistic tips and tricks, all stepped through by Georgie. You'll be delighted with the end result.

See Georgie's complimentary video tutorial  which you can explore at a time that suits you. Instructions on how to access this can be found in your printed set of instructions.

Choose between 8 other contemporary art-work motifs to mix and match.

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See more of Georgie's work on instagram @georgiesmason

Golden Landscape - Painting Kit

With Lara's Art Kit, you can get everything you need to complete this beautiful coastal painting, arriving through your letterbox!

Learn how to create crashing waves, fleeting clouds and
wind-blown sand dunes in this vibrant piece.

As you paint we hope to evoke memories of sunny summer holidays, trying your hand at a little surfing, or maybe just a bit of sunbathing. And if you’ve never had the chance to visit Cornwall, we hope this piece takes you there, the perfect escape whatever the weather.

See Lara's complimentary video tutorial which you can explore at a time that suits you. Instructions on how to access this can be found in your printed set of instructions.

Choose between 8 other contemporary art-work motifs to mix and match.

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See more of Lara's work on instagram @lararobinsonart

Cornish Coast - Painting Kit

Get everything you need to complete this beautiful painting, arriving through your letterbox!

'City of London' by Anna-Louise Felstead is a celebration of the beautiful chaos of our hometown, London. The striking form of the River Thames, the iconic Tower Bridge and the graceful Shard immediately orientate the viewer, which means you can let your own creative license run wild for the spaces in between.

Watch Anna-Louise’s step by step video tutorial in our mobile app at a time that suits you. Instructions on how to access this can be found in your printed set of instructions.

Choose between 8 other contemporary art-work motifs to mix and match.

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See more of Anna-Louise's work on instagram @alfelstead

City of London - Painting Kit

Everything you need to complete this beautiful painting, arriving through your letterbox!

This curious & colourful giraffe by Harriet Gillett is creative fun for all ages and abilities. To Harriet, giraffes have always had a lot of mystery about them. They feel very mythical, almost other-worldly. Harriet saw this one at Yorkshire Safari Park, where many of the animals have been rescued and rehabilitated.

See Harriet's complimentary video tutorial which you can explore at a time that suits you. Instructions on how to access this can be found in your printed set of instructions.

Choose between 8 other contemporary art-work motifs to mix and match.

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See more of Harriet's work on instagram @harrietgillettart

Yorkshire Giraffe - Painting Kit

Get everything you need to complete this beautiful painting, arriving through your letterbox!

'Tower Bridge' by Anna-Louise Felstead celebrates one of London’s most iconic landmarks in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city. The abstract nature of this piece will set your creative fire alight as you experiment with vibrant colour, highlights and shadows, varied brushstrokes and texture to give your Tower Bridge its own unique personality.

See Anna-Louise's complimentary video tutorial which you can explore at a time that suits you. Instructions on how to access this can be found in your printed set of instructions.

Choose between 8 other contemporary art-work motifs to mix and match.

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See more of Anna-Louise's work on instagram @alfelstead

London Tower Bridge - Painting Kit

With Abigail's Art Kit, you can get everything you need to complete this beautiful painting, arriving through your letterbox!

This beautiful semi-abstract landscape depicts cool blue waters with a pink sky, fluffy clouds and wildflowers in the foreground. You’ll learn a satisfying and effective spreading technique, brush work and mark making, and come away with a vibrant piece that is totally unique to you.

See Abigail's complimentary video masterclass tutorial at a time that suits you in our mobile app.  Instructions on how to access this can be found in your printed set of instructions.

Choose between 8 other contemporary art-work motifs to mix and match.

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See more of Abigail's work on instagram @tipperleyhill

Dreaming of Pink Skies - Painting Kit

You will learn the basics of decoupage including a special technique that not many people know about, and create a stunning set of 6 coasters featuring a map motif. The kit contains easy-to-follow instructions, a link to a teaching video and all the materials you need to create six beautiful coasters.

Decoupage Kit: World Map Coasters

Great beginners class for those curious about Fusing Glass. You will learn to safely handle sheet glass and learn how to build a design in fused glass.

This is an open class with lots of options of what you can create.  Including a set of 4 glass coasters or A lantern with fused glass panels or Set of Christmas decorations or freestyle and make abstract glass tiles.

 I have a range of colours and types of glass available including powders, and thin stringers that are all included. There is no prescribed design so you can let you creativity run free!

I have templates for you to follow If you get stuck in the day. If you have a specific project in mind let me know during booking and I will do my best to have the specific colours you need in stock.

During the workshop:
Learn to safely cut glass, then arrange and layer pieces to create a design.
Come with your own design in mind or use one of the teachers designs.

Please note the glass works will be fired in my kiln after the session so will take a few days before they ready to be posted.

The class is Covid Secure with smaller classes to allow for social distancing, tools and work surfaces sterilised, masks worn during the session and hadnwash and sanitiser stations in the room.

Creative Fused Glass

Have you always wanted to learn how to make your own terrazo style Jesmonite coasters that are taking over interior design feeds? Jesmonite is a versatile material, made from cement, water and a water-based resin that will create a different effect each and every time. Create your own Jesmonite coasters at home with a terrazo style effect.

You will learn what the correct measurement of each component is, how to weigh it, mix it, add colours and textural effects to create one of a kind unique Jesmonite coasters. Your kit includes pre-dyed chips, all the Jesmonite compoents, mixing cups and sticks, sand paper, wax sealant and little furniture protective pads for the coasters too. You get to choose the colour for the base of the coaster (choose between red, yellow, green, blue, black or white).

Alternatively they make the best gifts (if you're feeling generous). You will be able to make an impressive FOUR coasters (you make two with us in the workshop) AND not only that, we're giving you the specially handmade moulds so your new found skill and hobby can see you through many more Jesmonite creations!

Make Yourself Modern Jesmonite Coasters

This is a two hour workshop where you will be casting two beautiful terrazzo effect coasters using Jesmonite.

You will design your colour palette, then learn how to mix and add pigment to Jesmonite making the chips to then cast into the mixture. Finally you will learn to sand and finish your tile. Producing two coasters to take home with you. Felt pads will be provided for you to attach to your coasters.

What is Jesmonite?
Although it has been around since the 80's Jesmonite is a relatively little known material despite the fact it remains one of the only water-based resins around today. Jesmonite is made up of two components, a liquid acrylic compound that binds a gypsum powder (not unlike that used for plaster casting).

Casting Jesmonite - Terazzo Effect Coasters 

Our mosaic workshops are a perfect introduction to mosaic work.

Learn how to make a mosaic heart. This is a fun workshop whilst* learning a new skill*at the same time.
Suitable for children if accompanied by a full paying adult.

Please message me if you have any questions.  I offer a Flexi  option and can arrange a mutually convenient date and time.

Workshops are held in my home studio a purpose built relaxed space at the back of my garden.

During this workshop, Eva will teach you the art of creating a bespoke and unique mosaic heart, using vintage china. You will be shown and guided throughout the workshop how to cut and apply the china onto your item.

You will be able to harness your creativity by decorating your heart, choosing from a large variety of china of all sorts of pretty designs and colours.  Being creative is amazing and helps in so many ways including mindfulness and wellbeing.

Your finished item will be ready to take home and either hung on the wall or displayed on a shelf  or perhaps gifted.

All material will be provided, however, if you have accidentally broken your favourite china then feel free to bring it along and use it for your mosaic pieces.

This workshop is suitable for beginners it will give you a taster to mosaic work . No experience necessary just the ability to have fun in a relaxed environment.

An introduction to mosaic work
You will have access to a huge variety of crockery
You will learn to cut and shape the crockery using   professional tile cutters
Create by designing your item using crockery of your choice
You will learn to grout your item
Complete by cleaning  your item, ready to be taken home and displayed or gifted.

I look forward to welcoming you to my “mosaic classes”


Mosaic Workshop for Beginners Adults or Children make a mosaic heart - I offer Flexible dates 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN...

 This is a great little online workshop lasting 1.5 hours, where we will introduce to you the art of weaving.

We will show you the basics of setting up the warp, to begin your DIY weaving in the comfort of your own home! Along with demonstrating how to create a little fringing detail on the edges of your coasters.

The yarn that we will be providing creates such a gorgeous effect that there is no need to change colour - bonus!

We will be sending you all of the materials that you will need and will show you a clever way to recreate this again without having to buy an expensive loom! #buynothingnew

This is one of our favourite classes here at Restoration London and we are so excited that we can also share this with you as an online class!

This is a must-do workshop!


Weaving Workshop | Make Your Own Woven Coasters

We.LOVE.Crochet. In fact the entire Tea & Crafting team have picked up their hooks during all three lockdowns and none of us have any plans to stop. We're never stop thinking of ways we can teach crochet to beginners whilst crocheting up some cute and useful projects too that are always good enough to give away but you'll always want to keep them for yourself!

During this live and online beginners crochet workshop you will learn how to crochet chain stitches and how to crochet this stitch that is perfect for a coaster, extremely beginner friendly too. You will also master how to hold that hook and transform a long piece of rope into this trendy coaster!

If you can already crochet but fancy making these then we are also offering this as a kit only without the workshop. You will get all the materials you need as well as a photographic step by step by pattern.

Our crochet classes are kept very small so that we can ensure you get all the help you need from your tutor. So do book early to get a spot on our popular classes.

Level:
Complete beginners & improvers who would like to learn a new technique or just make something quick and easy!

Duration:
2 hours

What Does My Kit Include:
We will post you everything you need to start off your crochet journey including:
 A live streamed workshop led by a crochet expert

 A crochet hook

Sustainable and sourced in the UK rope to make one coaster

A tapestry needle to weave in those ends

Pattern

Pre-cut leather to attach to your coaster (please let us know if you prefer a vegan friendly option)

A recording of your live class that you can download and keep for future reference so you watch the recording in your own time if you feel you missed anything in the class.
If you are very keen for a specific colour do let us know when you book so we can try our best to put that colour in your kit.

The colours are based on the product images

Beginners Crochet a Coaster Workshop

The Art घर from INDIA brings to you an exclusive workshop on painting coasters using ethnic Indian designs. Bring India to your home with colourful coaster pieces. You can learn how to design a coaster & paint one.

You get to take home a beautiful set of 2 coasters made by you.
We will use various techniques like Madhubani, Warli, Gond Art (all original Indian art forms) on the coasters.

Workshop content:

Orientation on various indian art techniques
Steps and guidance on coaster making
Start creating your coasters
Final coat and finished to fix the paint
Voila! You have your set of coasters ready!

No prior experience in art is needed. We encourage people who have never tried art to attend this workshop.

Duration: 2 hours
Included: Art materials, Indian tea & cookies

Indian Print Coaster Painting

Choose from a wide range and comprehensive choice of styles and coaster textures to wow your dinner guests. Wooden crafted, metal, plastic or whatever fits your preference. You could even have different types for each occasion and rally impress all your family and friends with your trend setting decor.

Coasters classes, courses, learning kits and gifts on Obby

Pottery Taster Workshop

Intensive Wheel Throwing Workshop

Pottery Class Workshop

Taster: Ceramic Hand-Building And Glazing Workshop in Peckham

Ceramic taster workshop - Hand-building and throwing on the wheel (London)

3hrs Wheel Throwing - Practice Sessions

Devon Seascape - Painting Kit

Peonies - Painting Kit

Golden Landscape - Painting Kit

Cornish Coast - Painting Kit

City of London - Painting Kit

Yorkshire Giraffe - Painting Kit

London Tower Bridge - Painting Kit

Dreaming of Pink Skies - Painting Kit

Decoupage Kit: World Map Coasters

Creative Fused Glass

Make Yourself Modern Jesmonite Coasters

Casting Jesmonite - Terazzo Effect Coasters

Mosaic Workshop for Beginners Adults or Children make a mosaic heart - I offer Flexible dates

Weaving Workshop | Make Your Own Woven Coasters

Beginners Crochet a Coaster Workshop

Indian Print Coaster Painting

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on any learning kit

Coasters classes, courses, learning kits and gifts on Obby

Pottery Taster Workshop

Intensive Wheel Throwing Workshop

Pottery Class Workshop

Taster: Ceramic Hand-Building And Glazing Workshop in Peckham

Ceramic taster workshop - Hand-building and throwing on the wheel (London)

3hrs Wheel Throwing - Practice Sessions

Devon Seascape - Painting Kit

Peonies - Painting Kit

Golden Landscape - Painting Kit

Cornish Coast - Painting Kit

City of London - Painting Kit

Yorkshire Giraffe - Painting Kit

London Tower Bridge - Painting Kit

Dreaming of Pink Skies - Painting Kit

Decoupage Kit: World Map Coasters

Creative Fused Glass

Make Yourself Modern Jesmonite Coasters

Casting Jesmonite - Terazzo Effect Coasters

Mosaic Workshop for Beginners Adults or Children make a mosaic heart - I offer Flexible dates

Weaving Workshop | Make Your Own Woven Coasters

Beginners Crochet a Coaster Workshop

Indian Print Coaster Painting

Use obby giftcardson any learning kit

Use obby giftcards
on any learning kit