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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


This Extended Pottery Kit has many additional tools not included in the Basic Pottery Kit, such as clay rasp, rubber kidney, rolling pin, pottery guides, work cloths and pottery knife. The Extended Pottery Kit provides almost everything that you will need to make a high quality ceramic piece. The Sak Beh Pottery Kits are designed to accompany our Boxed Set of Five Coloured Slips and our Set of Four Moulds also available to purchase, separately, on Obby.  The clay moulds are made from water resistant MDF.  They are stackable and therefore easy to store away in a small space. Because they are reusable, you have unlimited opportunities to add to your dinnerware collection.

Our Make at Home Kits are cost effective ways of hand building and decorating multiple items such as a set of mugs, dinnerware, or sculpted forms, which would normally take four to six onsite pottery classes to complete. A 3 kg pack of clay will, for instance, make as many as 6 mugs. You get the opportunity to work around your schedule, over a period of time, yet have access to essential pottery services such as kiln firings and glazing.

The Make At Home Kits also allow you to mix and match onsite pottery classes with make at home options. The kits are great fun to share with a friend or as creative idea for your event or party.

We will be constantly adding to our library of videos which are aimed at a wide range of skill levels, from beginners to advanced.  There will be a project for every stage of your growth.

All the glazing is in our studio white. However, we offer a range of coloured slips which can be painted onto your work at home. Our video tutorial (see sgraffito video) will take you through the process of the decorative technique, known as sgraffito, which involves painting and drawing into the clay at the leather hard stage (i.e. while it is still damp). Work that has been decorated with slips will be glazed in transparent. Please note that our Sak Beh Studio slips have been tested on our stoneware clay. However slips purchased elsewhere (as well as other paint on glazes) may not be suitable for high fire stoneware. We suggest that you bear this in mind as the result, in such cases, may be disappointing.

 Should you wish to glaze the work yourself, we offer onsite (at Sak Beh Studio) discounted, glaze classes to our make at home potters, where you can choose from ten or more glazes as well as benefit from expert advice on how to use the glazes and apply them to your work.

The kits can be collected from the studio on Tuesday or Friday evenings. Drop off and collection dates are listed on our Sak Beh Studio Website. Alternatively, you can purchase kit delivery at checkout.

Once you have completed your amazing work, you can drop it off at our studio or have your own curriers deliver it for you. An important thing to bear in mind, when arranging your delivery to the pottery studio, is the careful packaging of your work to ensure it arrives intact. The pieces will be at their strongest in the leather hard stage (still slightly damp). Once fully dry, they are brittle (especially delicate, thin  items) and more vulnerable to breaking during transportation to the studio. If your items are very delicate, then it might be worth thinking about delivering them yourself or else wrapping them up very carefully and making sure they are still touch damp.  Also, whilst the clay, from which your pot or creation is made, is still damp, you can score your name (or first name and the first letter of your surname) onto the base together with the word P/Kit. This is to ensure that your work is identifiable as yours at collection. Unfortunately, there are instances when pots are claimed by potters who mistook them as theirs. So to ensure that we, and you too, can identify your pot, we need an identification mark. This is very important!

List Of  Extra Tools

Beech Rolling Pin - A solid Beech, easy clean Rolling Pin with shaped ends for a good grip. Perfect size for home use. This Beech Rolling Pin is 35cm long.

Clay Rasp
This rasp is an essential part of every hand builders tool kit. It’s bucket design means that it catches the clay parings, allowing for safe and easy disposal of the clay. It allows maximum grip and is easy to manoeuvre.

Rubber Kidney
The Rubber Kidney, as with the Clay Rasp, is an essential part of every hand builder’s tool kit. It is used to smooth and compress clay over drape moulds and give a burnished, ultra smooth, finish to clay surfaces. This rubber kidney is medium in size and flexible. It measures 105mm in length and 55mm in width.

9mm Pottery Guides

6mm Pottery Guides

Two Work Cloths

Pottery Knife


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Make At Home - Extended Pottery Kit (includes firing and glazing).

If you have already purchased a pottery kit from us, with tools (our Basic Pottery Kit comes with the minimum of tools, whilst our Extended Pottery Kit comes with a full and extensive toolkit), and now need extra clay only, then this option is designed for you.  You are purchasing 3kgs of clay with firings and glazing in our studio white. If you would like to do the glazing yourself, you can book onto a glaze class at a discounted rate. This class will give you access to over ten glazes. You will be given tips on how to get the best results from glazing and will be taken, step by step, through the process of glazing your own work.

If you want more than 3kgs of clay we also offer a 6kg pack of stoneware clay with firings and glazing included. Our Clay Packs are designed to accompany our Boxed Set of Five Coloured Slips and our Set of Four Moulds, also available to purchase, separately, on Obby.  The clay moulds are made from water resistant MDF.  They are stackable and therefore easy to store away in a small space. Because they are reusable, you have unlimited opportunities to add to your dinnerware collection.

Our Clay Packs are cost effective ways of hand building and decorating multiple items such as a set of mugs, dinnerware, or sculpted forms, which would normally take four to six onsite pottery classes to complete. A 3 kg pack of clay will, for instance, make as many as 6 mugs. You get the opportunity to work around your schedule, over a period of time, yet have access to essential pottery services such as kiln firings and glazing.

The Clay Packs also allow you to mix and match onsite pottery classes with make at home options. The Clay Packs are great fun to share with a friend or as a creative idea for your event or party.

We will be constantly adding to our library of videos which are aimed at a wide range of skill levels, from beginners to advanced.  There will be a project for every stage of your growth.

As previously mentioned, all the glazing is in our studio white. However, our set of coloured slips can be painted onto your work at home. Our video tutorial (see sgraffito video) will take you through the process of the decorative technique, known as sgraffito, which involves painting and drawing into the clay at the leather hard stage (i.e. while it is still damp). Work that has been decorated with slips will be glazed in transparent. Please note that our Sak Beh Studio slips have been tested on our stoneware clay. However slips purchased elsewhere (as well as other paint on glazes) may not be suitable for high fire stoneware. We suggest that you bear this in mind as the result, in such cases, may be disappointing.

The Clay Packs can be collected from the studio on Tuesday or Friday evenings. Drop off and collection dates are listed on our Sak Beh Studio Website. Alternatively, you can purchase delivery at checkout.

Once you have completed your amazing work, you can drop it off at our studio or have your own curriers deliver it for you. An important thing to bear in mind, when arranging your delivery to the pottery studio, is the careful packaging of your work to ensure it arrives intact. The pieces will be at their strongest in the leather hard stage (still slightly damp). Once fully dry, they are brittle (especially delicate, thin  items) and more vulnerable to breaking during transportation to the studio. If your items are very delicate, then it might be worth thinking about delivering them yourself or else wrapping them up very carefully and making sure they are still touch damp.  Also, whilst the clay, from which your pot or creation is made, is still damp, you can score your name (or first name and the first letter of your surname) onto the base together with the word P/Kit. This is to ensure that your work is identifiable as yours at collection. Unfortunately, there are instances when pots are claimed by potters who mistook them as theirs. So to ensure that we, and you too, can identify your pot, we need an identification mark. This is very important!

Happy Potting.

Make At Home - 3kg Clay Pack (Firings and Glazing Included)

Our Make at Home Kits are cost effective ways of hand building and decorating multiple items such as a set of mugs, dinnerware, or sculpted forms, which would normally take four to six onsite pottery classes to complete. A 3 kg pack of clay will, for instance, make as many as 6 mugs. You get the opportunity to work around your schedule, over a period of time, yet have access to essential pottery services such as kiln firings and glazing. You can purchase, separately, with your Pottery Kit, our Sak Beh Pottery Set of Five Slips and also our set of water resistant MDF clay moulds for creating your own customised plates and bowls. The moulds are reusable, so once purchased will give you unlimited opportunities to add to your dinnerware collection.

The Make At Home Kits also allow you to mix and match onsite pottery classes with make at home options. The kits are great fun to share with a friend or as a creative idea for your event or party.

We will be constantly adding to our library of videos which are aimed at a wide range of skill levels, from beginners to advanced.  There will be a project for every stage of your growth.

All the glazing is in our studio white. However, we offer a range of coloured slips which can be painted onto your work at home. Our video tutorial (see sgraffito video) will take you through the process of the decorative technique, known as sgraffito, which involves painting and drawing into the clay at the leather hard stage (i.e. while it is still damp). Work that has been decorated with slips will be glazed in transparent. Please note that our Sak Beh Studio slips have been tested on our stoneware clay. However, slips purchased elsewhere may not be suitable for high fire stoneware. We suggest that you bear this in mind as the result, in such cases, may be disappointing.

 Should you wish to glaze the work yourself, we offer onsite (at Sak Beh Studio) discounted, glaze classes to our make at home potters, where you can choose from ten or more glazes as well as benefit from expert advice on how to use the glazes and apply them to your work.

The kits can be collected from the studio on Tuesday or Friday evenings. Drop off and collection dates are listed on our Sak Beh Studio Website. Alternatively, you can purchase kit delivery at checkout.

Once you have completed your amazing work, you can drop it off at our studio or have your own curriers deliver it for you. An important thing to bear in mind, when arranging your delivery to the pottery studio, is the careful packaging of your work to ensure it arrives intact. The pieces will be at their strongest in the leather hard stage (still slightly damp). Once fully dry, they are brittle (especially delicate, thin  items) and more vulnerable to breaking during transportation to the studio. If your items are very delicate, then it might be worth thinking about delivering them yourself or else wrapping them up very carefully and making sure they are still touch damp. Also, whilst the clay, from which your pot or creation is made, is still damp, please remember to  score your name (or first name and the first letter of your surname) onto the base together with the word P/Kit. This is to ensure that your work is identifiable as yours at collection. Unfortunately, there are instances when pots are claimed by potters who mistook them as theirs. So to ensure that we, and you too, can identify your pot, we need an identification mark. This is very important!

A final point to bear in mind is that this is a Basic Pottery Kit, however, if you would like to try your hand at a range of pottery techniques, but don’t have the tools at home to try them out, then our Extended Pottery Kit might be an idea. An extended pottery kit includes many additional tools such as clay rasp, rubber kidney, rolling pin, pottery guides, work cloths and pottery knife. The Extended Pottery Kit provides almost everything that you will probably need to make a high quality ceramic piece.

 Happy potting!! We look forward to receiving your work.


Make At Home - Basic Pottery Kit (includes firing and glazing)

Hand-build your own clay pinch pot, then design and glaze your own ceramics. Choose from a selection of tableware or fun decorative pieces and learn different glazing techniques from one of friendly, professional artists.

This workshop is in a very relaxed, welcoming environment.
With music and plenty of laughs while creating high quality, unique pieces, we are sure you will be proud to use time and time again!

If you a theme in mind or are celebrating a special occasion -let us know and we will help tailor your experience

Please note that all professionally fired items take up to 3 weeks to be delivered.
*Delivery charge applicable

Beginners Ceramic Hand-building and Glazing Workshop

IG:  @stuffnfings

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

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

These workshops will provide you with  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.

The 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 1

We dive into the basics of creating a hand-built form with a short demo and chat.  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.

Session 2

This week is split into 2 parts.

Part 1 - We review your work made the previous week.  Any changes, adaptations and finishing will be made.

Part 2  - Time to glaze your wonderful work with colourful 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 is included in the fee. Any additional pieces incur a £3 (per piece) charge, payable on the day day cash and cards are welcome.

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


Ceramic Hand-Building And Glazing Course - 2 weeks

You will learn how to effectively and safely glaze your fired ceramics using techniques such as dipping, pouring or brushing. You will find out the difference between earthenware and stoneware glazes, their firing temperatures and be introduced to the huge decorative and functional possibilities a glaze can provide.
You will be fully supported in glazing through group demonstrations, one-to-one guidance and handouts, in a fun and friendly environment, from a tutor who is a specialist ceramics graduate from the Royal College of Art.
This course is deal for both beginners and those with experience, who would like the chance to glaze bisque fired work they have made during one of our courses, at home or in the studio.
Classes are for a maximum of 12 people ensuring everyone is supported in a fun and friendly environment. The tutor is a RCA graduate who is an experienced artist and teacher. After the course you can improve and learn new skills on our intermediate course.
Please note:
If you are bringing along some work that you did not make with us at LSW you need to check whether it is earthenware or stoneware clay. We have a range of coloured, transparent and white stoneware glazes as we mainly use stoneware clay in the workshop. We also have one white and one transparent earthenware glaze.
The course costs includes all materials and one kiln firing. For health and safety reasons we ask you to wear closed footwear (no sandals or flip flops). Aprons will be provided but it can get messy. Please bring a notebook.
Please note:

If you are bringing along some work that you did not make with us at LSW you need to check whether it is earthenware or stoneware clay. We have a range of coloured, transparent and white stoneware glazes as we mainly use stoneware clay in the workshop. We also have one white and one transparent earthenware glaze. You may also bring along your own glazes.

The course costs includes all materials and one kiln firing. For health and safety reasons we ask you to wear closed footwear (no sandals or flip flops). Aprons will be provided but it can get messy. Please bring a notebook.

Due to the firing process the work will be ready in 2 - 4 weeks. London Sculpture Workshop will email you when your masterpieces can be collected. The workshop is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30am - 1pm and 2pm - 5:30pm.

Due to the firing process the work will be ready in 2 - 4 weeks. London Sculpture Workshop will email you when your masterpieces can be collected.

Glazing Techniques

IG: @stuffnfings

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

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

These workshops will provide you with  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.

The 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 1

We dive into the basics of creating a hand-built form with a short demo and chat.  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.

Session 2

This week is split into 2 parts.

Part 1 - We review the forms made the previous week.  Any changes, adaptations and finishing will be made.

Part 2 - Will be spent working on your glaze pattern tests for the following week.  This allows you to practice the ideas you have and to acquaint yourself with working with underglazes, for a successful outcome.

Session 3

Time to glaze the wonderful pieces you have created over the past 2 weeks.

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 is included in the fee. Any additional pieces incur a £3 (per piece) charge payable on the day, cash and card welcome.

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


Ceramic Hand-Building And Glazing Course - 3 week

Glazing has featured heavily throughout history and will continue to do so for some time. If you are a quick learner then you could look at getting into keeping this tradition alive and pick up and old-fashioned hobby and a unique skill. Tuition is cheaper and more practical than individual lessons when you learn as a group as you can spread the cost.