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Our All Levels Ceramics Course at Clay Shed, Bristol is an exciting opportunity to explore the world of clay. Designed for both complete beginners and experienced potters, this 6-week course covers handbuilding, wheel throwing, and surface decoration techniques in a supportive, creative environment.
Each session includes demonstrations, time for self-directed making, and one-to-one support from our experienced tutor, Erika Faggiani. You’ll be encouraged to explore your own ideas in clay while building skills and confidence.
Over 6 weeks, you’ll explore:
• Handbuilding – pinching, coiling, and slab building
• Throwing on the potter’s wheel
• Surface decoration – texture, slip, colour, and glazing
In the final session, you’ll glaze your work and prepare it for kiln firing.
Beginners will:
Learn foundational handbuilding techniques and surface decoration
Be introduced to wheel throwing basics – centring, pulling walls, and forming simple shapes
More experienced potters can:
Work independently on self-initiated projects
Refine throwing techniques and experiment with form and decoration
Get support on more complex forms and surface design
Why choose this course?
Designed specifically for complete beginners and experienced potters
Covers a variety of making skills and decorating techniques
Taught by pottery industry specialisy Erikka Faggiani
Small class size (max 7 students) providing 1:1 tutor support
Level: Complete beginners to experienced potters. All levels and abilities welcome.
Duration: 6 weeks, 10.30am-1pm
Course Dates: Tuesday 24th February - Tuesday 31st March
Includes: Clay, coloured slips, coloured oxides, glazes, firings, tea and coffee (herbal and dairy free alternatives available).
Tutor: Erika Faggiani
Please note:
+Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty+
Participants must be aged 18 years and over
Our All Levels Ceramics Course at Clay Shed, Bristol is an exciting opportunity to explore the world of clay. Designed for both complete beginners and experienced potters, this 6-week course covers handbuilding, wheel throwing, and surface decoration techniques in a supportive, creative environment.
Each session includes demonstrations, time for self-directed making, and one-to-one support from our experienced tutor, Erika Faggiani. You’ll be encouraged to explore your own ideas in clay while building skills and confidence.
Over 6 weeks, you’ll explore:
• Handbuilding – pinching, coiling, and slab building
• Throwing on the potter’s wheel
• Surface decoration – texture, slip, colour, and glazing
In the final session, you’ll glaze your work and prepare it for kiln firing.
Beginners will:
Learn foundational handbuilding techniques and surface decoration
Be introduced to wheel throwing basics – centring, pulling walls, and forming simple shapes
More experienced potters can:
Work independently on self-initiated projects
Refine throwing techniques and experiment with form and decoration
Get support on more complex forms and surface design
Why choose this course?
Designed specifically for complete beginners and experienced potters
Covers a variety of making skills and decorating techniques
Taught by pottery industry specialisy Erikka Faggiani
Small class size (max 7 students) providing 1:1 tutor support
Level: Complete beginners to experienced potters. All levels and abilities welcome.
Duration: 6 weeks, 10.30am-1pm
Course Dates: Tuesday 24th February - Tuesday 31st March
Includes: Clay, coloured slips, coloured oxides, glazes, firings, tea and coffee (herbal and dairy free alternatives available).
Tutor: Erika Faggiani
Please note:
+Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty+
Participants must be aged 18 years and over