In this overview of handbuilding techniques for beginners, you will learn about key handbuilding techniques and how to glaze your own pots. At the end of the course you will be able to identify and select appropriate techniques and processes to make and decorate basic functional pots.

Our Handbuilding Courses offer a structured approach to learning various bench-based techniques. Whether you’re interested in functional ceramics or figurative sculpture, these courses cater to both beginners and those looking to refine and expand their skills.

Choose Your Path: Diagnostic Learning

Our range of courses is designed to help you discover where your true strengths lie within the discipline of ceramics. By trying different courses—whether it’s handbuilding, throwing, or glazing—you can identify which techniques resonate most with you.

Savings:

If you’re interested in exploring multiple techniques over several weeks, consider our EVENING CLASS BUNDLE. This option allows you to enrol in two six-week courses for £500, saving £100. It’s an excellent way to broaden your knowledge across different areas of ceramics.

Further Information:

For more detailed information on our courses, motivations and our resources, please refer to our PROSPECTUS.

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After your final session, your pots will be fired and ready for you to collect in 4-6 weeks.