4 Week Hand-Building Pottery Course [Aug/Sept]

Ready to get hands-on with clay and create your own unique ceramics?

Join our 4-Week Hand-Built Pottery Course at iCreated Studio—a journey into the world of pottery designed especially for beginners. Over four weeks, you’ll learn fundamental techniques like the slab method, pinch pots, and coiling, each essential for hand-built ceramics. By the end, you’ll have a collection of handmade pieces and the skills to keep creating on your own.

Course Outline: Each 90-minute session will focus on a specific technique, with the final week as a free session to put your new skills to the test!

6.30pm - 8.30pm

Week 1: Wednesday 13 August – Slab Building - Crafting Functional Forms
Start with the basics of the slab method, a versatile technique that uses flat clay sheets to construct various shapes.
You’ll learn:
How to prepare clay and roll out even slabs.
Techniques for cutting, shaping, and joining slabs without cracks or warping.
Creating simple projects like a tray, small plate, or planter.
By the end of this session, you’ll complete your first functional form—perfect for getting a feel for working with clay!

Week 2: Wednesday 20 August - Pinch Pot Technique – Embracing Organic Shapes
In Week 2, we’ll dive into pinch potting, a technique ideal for forming small, round vessels.
You’ll learn:
How to form a pinch pot by hand and refine its shape.
Techniques for even walls and a smooth finish.
Decorative ideas to personalise your piece.
For your project, you’ll create a set of small pinch pots—ideal for use as bowls, cups, or candle holders.

Week 3: Wednesday 27 August - Coiling – Building Taller, Structured Pieces
The coiling technique is fantastic for adding height and structure to pottery.
You’ll explore:
How to roll even coils and stack them to build up walls.
Methods for blending and smoothing coils for a seamless look.
Creating forms like a vase or tall cup.
Your Week 3 project will be a coiled vessel, perfect for holding flowers or utensils, showcasing the height and structure of this technique.

Week 4: Wednesday 3 September - Freestyle Project – Bringing It All Together
In our final week, you’ll put your skills to the test with a project of your choice! Use any technique (or a combination of them) to create a unique piece with guidance available as needed. This is a great opportunity to experiment, make something ambitious, or refine one of the methods you enjoyed most.

What’s Included:
All materials: clay, tools, and underglaze options.
Glazing and firing for selected pieces.
Small class sizes for individual attention.
Perfect for anyone wanting to explore pottery at their own pace, this course combines hands-on practice with personalised support to help you discover the joys of hand-built ceramics. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and start your pottery journey with us at iCreated Studio!

Please check the course dates before booking to ensure your availability for all 4 sessions. Due to limited spaces available, you will not be able to transfer between workshop courses.

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