Workshops

Workshops are a great way to come and give pottery a go in short one-off sessions.

We offer tasters which act as an introduction into the pottery process.

These sessions will allow you to be guided through a fun but structured project.

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Courses

Courses are the best way to get in depth knowledge of pottery and it’s various processes.

You will attend a series of sessions and really get to grips with refining your skills as well as the opportunity to develop personal projects.

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The different types of pottery

Wheel throwing

The technique of shaping wet clay using your hands on a motorised spinning wheel into forms. A fast and fun way to make round shapes.

Painting

You can paint pottery using various materials, usually onto bisqueware, which means it has been fired in the kiln once. Often found in cafes.

Hand building

Shaping wet clay with your hands and simple tools using various techniques such as coiling or pinching. This allows you to create asymmetrical and free flowing forms.

Glazing

The final stage of the process where by you coat your pieces with a layer of minerals which are then fired to create a smooth glass-like surface. This ensures pieces are waterproof, food safe and more durable.

Slip casting

Using plaster molds and liquid clay to create castings of a shape dictated by the mold you are using. A great way to create perfect repeat items consistently.

Meet your tutor

Ruth Aislabie is a ceramic artist and tutor who has been working in the industry for over 5 years.

She runs the popular ceramics brand Fubsies, where she makes playful and whimsical character based pieces, designed to brighten your day with their bright colours and smiling faces.

Ruth uses a wide range of ceramic techniques in her own work including wheel throwing, hand building details and painting surface decoration.

You can take a look at her work here: www.fubsies.co.uk