Holiday Time Clay Club

Service Description

These classes run 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm on selected dates during the school holidays and are the perfect creative activity for children and adults. During your time in the studio you will get to use the potters wheel, sculpt, hand build and paint. We help instruct and guide to ensure that everyone has a fun and creative day to remember. Classes are themed around the holiday season and include special Spring, Christmas, Halloween or Easter activities depending on the holiday. This class is recommend for children aged 6 and over, but younger ones can join in with parents discretion. (We ask that adults stay with children who are under 8 years of age). A great class for the whole family. How the session works? You have the option to complete your piece in a single session. This includes forming your clay and decorating it using coloured slips. If you prefer a more natural look, you can leave your piece unpainted—we will finish it with a clear glaze, resulting in a smooth, shiny, cream-coloured surface. Painted pieces will be beautifully vibrant with a glossy finish after firing. For those who would like to take more time, we offer the option to return and continue working on your pottery across multiple sessions. We can carefully wrap and store your work in a damp environment for up to 6 months, allowing you to develop your pieces at your own pace. If you choose, your work can be bisque fired during this storage period. You can then come back to glaze your pieces using our selection of underglazes and glazes. You’re also welcome to bring and use your own materials in the studio. We use earthenware clay and fire all work to 1100°C. Each session includes up to 4kg of clay per person, giving you plenty of material to explore your ideas. If you’d like to use more, additional clay is available at £5 per kilogram. If you’d like more information about any part of the process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch—we’re always happy to help.