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An Introduction to Clay (Wed eve, Nov 2026)
£270
Booking is through our sister studio, The Art School Chester. Pick your date when you book.
An Introduction to Clay is a welcoming 6-week course for complete beginners who would like to explore the exciting world of ceramics. Through guided tuition and hands-on practice you’ll learn the foundations of working with clay while creating your own unique handmade pieces.
With a strong focus on pottery wheel techniques, you’ll learn how to transform a simple lump of clay into beautiful functional pottery, while gaining an understanding of the wider ceramic process – from forming and decorating through to glazing and firing. Working with clay is creative, mindful and incredibly rewarding.
What you’ll learn
Preparing and wedging clay
Centring clay on the pottery wheel
Throwing bowls, cups and vessels
Trimming and refining forms
Adding handles and decorative details
Surface decoration techniques
Glazing and finishing your work
Understanding the kiln firing process
What’s included
6 weekly studio sessions
Expert tuition from our ceramic tutor
All clay, materials and tools
Professional glazing and kiln firings
Use of pottery wheels and studio equipment
Finished ceramic pieces to keep