Saturday Ceramics

Service Description

Saturday Ceramics is a welcoming and flexible space for beginners and intermediate potters to develop confidence working with clay. Whether you're just starting out or refining your skills, this course offers a supportive environment to experiment and grow. The course structure changes each term, with a focus on skills needed to realise ideas brought by the group. This April-May term will be geared towards preparation for a pit firing, with organic shapes and natural finishes front and centre. We will look at cotemporary and ancient pottery from across the globe, and reflect on how we can take inspiration from our own lives and environments. This approach makes our sessions more than just about making, they’re part of a wider artistic and cultural journey. Whatever the overall focus of the term is, beginners are encouraged to first follow three structured projects to build a solid foundation, covering essential hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab work. Sessions may also explore decorative techniques like Nerikomi, decals, and Sgraffito, plus opportunities to experiment with glazing. Each session runs from 10 AM - 1 PM starting with a review of kiln-fired work over tea and coffee, followed by hands-on making time. Feel free to bring a packed lunch/nibbles if you like! With two facilitators guiding a group of 6-12, as well as more experienced potters in the group, there’s plenty of support for those trying new techniques or developing their own ideas. All materials, tools, and firing costs are included, just bring yourself and an open mind. If you have a specific project in mind, you’re welcome to bring extra tools or materials to experiment with. Booking a six-week block provides the best value and the most well-rounded experience, but experienced potters can also drop into individual sessions if they prefer, by selecting the drop in option from our full course list.. Come for the clay, stay for the experiments, the creative journey & the community.