5-Week Hand-Building Ceramic Course in Glasgow

Every Tuesday · 18:00–20:00
Glasgow · O&E Art Studio

Whether you’re a complete beginner who has never touched clay, or an experienced maker hoping to refine your skills, this 5-week hand-building ceramic course welcomes students of all levels.
Our sessions offer a systematic, comprehensive introduction to ceramics, while also helping you explore and develop your own unique creative style.

This is a cosy, relaxing, and fully guided course designed to help you understand pottery from the ground up — from working with raw clay to finishing glazed artworks you can proudly take home.

• All-level friendly — from total beginners to experienced ceramic enthusiasts
• Systematic & structured teaching to help you truly understand hand-building
• Personalised guidance based on your style, pace, and creative goals
• Explore and develop your own artistic identity in ceramics
• A calming weekly creative escape in the heart of Glasgow
• Small class size for a warm, supportive studio environment
• All tools, materials, and firing included

Perfect for anyone who wants to learn a new skill, enjoy a mindful craft activity, or create meaningful handmade pieces.

Learn basic ceramic knowledge: how clay and glazes react with fire, kneading methods, testing glazes and making slip.

Learn to make pinch bowls and small sculptures using hand-building techniques.

Make vases, cups or sculptures using coil clay strips.
Refine the bowls made in Week 2 once they are half-dry.

Learn slab-building to make vessels.
Explore surface decoration using various tools.

Smooth surfaces with sandpaper.
Paint using underglaze, apply glazes and experiment with finishing techniques.

Choose the option that suits you best:

Make one full payment before the first session.

Pay each week’s fee at the start of every class — flexible and beginner-friendly.

To secure your seat, we charge a £10 non-refundable reservation deposit.
This deposit:

• Confirms your spot in the course
• Will be deducted from your total course fee
• Is non-refundable unless the course is cancelled by the organiser

We clearly state this to ensure transparency and full compliance with Eventbrite policies.

• The £10 deposit is non-refundable unless the course is cancelled.
• Fully refundable up to 72 hours before Week 1
• After the course begins, refunds are not available
• Make-up sessions may be offered if space allows

O&E Art Studio
Glasgow City Centre
(204 Bath Street, Glasgow.)

• Complete beginners
• Anyone looking for a structured introduction to ceramics
• Intermediate learners wanting to improve their professional techniques
• Art lovers exploring their creative style
• Couples, friends, and flatmates looking for a fun weekly activity
• People seeking a relaxing, mindful, hands-on hobby
• Anyone who loves making beautiful things with their hands

• A confirmation email
• Studio address and arrival details
• Week 1 preparation notes
• Contact information for any questions

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