Our popular Hand Building Classes take place on Mondays (morning sessions only) AND Thursdays (morning and afternoon sessions available). Monday classes are taught my Liz O’Dwyer and Thursday classes are taught by Helen Rondell.
Our popular Hand Building Classes take place on Mondays (morning sessions only) AND Thursdays (morning and afternoon sessions available). Monday classes are taught my Liz O’Dwyer and Thursday classes are taught by Helen Rondell.
Students will be taught a variety of hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling and slab building, as well as being introduced to methods for surface decoration using colourful slips and simple glazes.
At the end of the course, students will have a selection of hand-made ceramics, that can be used and displayed at home.
This course is suitable for beginners and anyone looking to develop their skills with the option of working on more challenging projects with the tutors' support.
The course will cover:
→ Introduction to clay
→ Pinch and coil techniques
→ Slab building
→ Slip decoration
→ Glazing
christmas TERM DATES
Monday 28th October - Thursday 19th December 2025.
Monday classes with Liz O’Dwyer
Morning Sessions 9:30am-12:30pm
Thursday classes with Helen Rondell
Morning Sessions: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Afternoon Sessions: 1pm - 4pm
£300 for 8 weeks
To book the Monday or Thursday Hand Building class, use the forms below.
