Beginner’s Hand-Building Class

Experience the magic of making with this clay-filled fun hand-building course.

Start this Hand-Building Pottery Course for only £52.50 per session for 6 weeks.

Total cost £315
Maximum 8 participants

ABOUT THE COURSE

Take time for yourself and learn the foundations of hand-built pottery in a warm, friendly and supportive studio environment. This 6-week course is ideal for complete beginners, as well as those wishing to return to clay and build confidence at a steady pace. Across the weeks, you’ll be guided step-by-step through essential hand-building techniques, with space to develop your own creative ideas and personal style.

What You’ll Learn

• Pinch pots – shaping forms directly with your hands
• Coiling – building expressive or functional vessels
• Slab building – constructing forms from rolled clay
• Surface decoration – exploring texture, carving, coloured slip, and glazing

You’ll complete a collection of finished ceramic pieces, which will be glazed and fired in the studio.
Firing is included for a reasonable number of pieces. Larger or additional work can be fired for a small fee.

Course Details

• 6 weeks
• Tuesday evenings, 6.30pm–9pm
• Total of 15 hours guided studio time
• £52.50 per Session | Total Cost £315
• Maximum 8 places to ensure individual support
• All tools, materials and selected firings included

No previous experience is needed. The studio is a relaxed, safe and encouraging environment where curiosity is welcome, and the pace is steady and mindful.

The final session date may be subject to change depending on the drying and firing times of the clay. As ceramic processes are influenced by factors such as humidity, temperature, and thickness of work, occasional adjustments may be necessary to ensure all pieces are properly prepared and finished to a high standard. Participants will be notified in advance if any changes are required.

Location: Kayleigh Peters’ Studio, Unit 4a Vinalls Business Centre, New Town Road, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9DZ
Ground level access. Seating available throughout. Unfortunately there isn’t an accessible toilet on site as there is a step up to it.