Improvers Pottery Class

Service Description

This class is perfect for those who have done our beginners class and are keen to spend some more peaceful creative time with clay, hone your skills and learn more about the process. Create your own beautiful pieces of pottery using hand building and sculpture techniques as well as using the potters wheel with the option of also painting and decorating your work. This class is suitable for everyone but will include less tuition than the beginners class, although guidance is available, come with your own ideas, or choose from one of our projects. 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.