A 5-week course suitable for all levels (14 years +)

Discover the joy of working with clay in this five-week sculptural ceramics course, designed for all skill levels! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your techniques, this open-studio style course allows you to follow a structured curriculum or explore your own creative journey.

What You'll Learn:
Handbuilding Techniques – Pinching, coiling, slab-building
Wheel Throwing – A chance to try and practice on the wheel
Surface Decoration – Carving, coloured slips, texture techniques, turning thrown pots
Glazing & Finishing – Bring your creations to life!

Course Structure:
Week 1: Intro to the studio & clay – wedging, pinching, coiling, wheel-throwing tester
Week 2: Slab building, coiling/pinching continuation, wheel-throwing practice
Week 3: Expanding your forms – handbuilding & wheel shapes
Week 4: Surface decoration – carving, slips, handles & textures, trimming on the wheel
Week 5: Glazing & developing your practice discussion

What You Get:
5 pots per person (max 15cm x 15cm) – Additional pots £10 each
Fired & finished pieces ready for collection within 2 weeks
Guidance from an experienced instructor in a relaxed, creative space

Perfect for: Beginners wanting to try ceramics, experienced artists honing their craft, and anyone looking for a fun, hands-on creative outlet!

Ready to get your hands dirty and create something amazing? Sign up today!

Ewelina Bartkowska is a Technician at Rochester Square, a clay sculptress and a socially engaged artist exploring the transformative power of raw materials. Her practice embraces sustainable processes in ceramics. Ewelina teaches throwing and handbuilding to students of all skill levels. She also offers sessions to discuss clay design projects, and provides glazing advice.www.ewelina.uk @clay_diwa

Clay and firings included. Basic tools provided, toolsets are also available for purchase HERE and be collected during the class. Minimum 10 people. If we cannot reach this number the class may need to be cancelled, you will be notified in advance and receive a full refund.

CANCELLATION POLICY: to cancel the course, we require a minimum of 21 calendar days' notice. Unfortunately, we cannot reschedule or refund unattended sessions.