Hand building pottery
Welcome to a 2.5 hour hand building pottery workshop where you will learn to to explore the hand-building techniques of pinching, coiling and slab-building. £35 per person.
This can be for functional ware or small sculptural work (that must fit within the box that we post out to you, please see size below). Once it has been fired and glazed in one of four colours!
You are welcome to come with your own ideas or explore your creativity during the mindful 2.5 hours of making.
All equipment, glazing and firing are provided. Two of your favourite pieces will be glazed and fired by us at no extra cost before being carefully wrapped and posted and received within 4 weeks.
The ticket includes a glass of wine, tea/coffee soft drinks and nibbles. An apron will be provided but please wear suitable clothing. All tools will be provided, and materials/firing/glazing/postage and packing are included in the ticket cost.
No experience is necessary as the session is beginner friendly as well for the more advanced participant. Art4Space is a friendly, safe and inclusive space.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
At the end of the session after a short explanation of the firing and glazing process. Your work will be fired, glazed in one of four colours, fired again then beautifully wrapped and posted to you. Postage is included in the fee.
Please note: You will have the opportunity to make one or two small/medium pieces that are required to fit within the postage box (180 X 220 X 80 cm). Your work will be stored at the studio after the session, dried then fired twice. Once to bisque, then the item(s) will be glazed in one of four colours and fired again. Your finished pottery will be sent to you within four weeks.
Please wear suitable clothing, including closed-toe shoes, that you don’t mind getting messy.