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    • Throwing for Improvers
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    • Willow Frame Basketry
    • Exploring Design on Clay
    • Whistles
    • Spring Pottery Taster
    • Nerikomi
    • Animals Unearthed
    • Animal Sculpture
    • Throwing Mini Moon Jars
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Next up in our series introducing our wonderful te Next up in our series introducing our wonderful team, @susanagarciaceramics Many of you will know Susana from your classes or one of our courses. Who shall we interview next?
Can you handle it? These students obviously can! Can you handle it? These students obviously can! Overall design and handle styles on mugs and jugs is so subjective. As well as visual appeal, there is practicality to consider. A daily cuppa might be simple and ergonomic, a special occasion jug could be quirky and unique, but there are no set rules. So experiment and have fun making! #mugsofinstagram
@helen.a_ceramics demonstrating how to use the Inl @helen.a_ceramics demonstrating how to use the Inlay technique on the wheel.
Another great workshop on Saturday with Louise Bel Another great workshop on Saturday with Louise Bell @louisebell_ceramics demonstrating her animal modelling techniques and guiding participants with their makes. A wonderful menagerie of creatures evolved over the course of the day. Such a fun workshop to do. Looking forward to seeing all the pieces once fired. If you’d like to attend one of our workshops or courses, head over to theclay.studio and take a look at our line-up for the coming months. #animalsculpture #animalart #nostalgiccreations
A closer look at one of the fabulous constructions A closer look at one of the fabulous constructions made on our Building Buildings course, led by Tim Fluck. This beautiful Pagoda was made by Lizzie who is also a regular at our Wednesday morning classes. From the design on paper, through building elements, to the copper oxide finish, this piece was meticulously thought-out and realised. The copper piping struts will age to match the verdigris tones for an aged effect and it will be surrounded by plants as a garden feature. We’d love an update on it Lizzie, in situ! If you’d like to attend this course, please visit theclay.studio 🔗 in bio to find out more and sign up. Building Buildings Starts 7th November for six consecutive Friday afternoon sessions. With @tim_fluck_ceramics #theclaystudio #eastsussex #potterycourse #handbuildingwithclay
A beautiful big pot in the making… Celia from ou A beautiful big pot in the making… Celia from our Friday morning class has been adding coils to this piece.
Delicious glazing and autumn vibes with these fall Delicious glazing and autumn vibes with these fallen leaves dishes. The colour is spectacular and not a combination we often see used in the studio. 🙌
Upcoming Course ⬇️ Introduction To Sculpting Upcoming Course ⬇️ Introduction To Sculpting Suitable for: Complete beginners or those who wish to improve their sculpting skills. In each weekly session of the course you will follow course tutor @helen.a_ceramics demonstrations to explore and develop skills to create three-dimensional figures. Ceramic construction techniques to convey characteristics and gestures will be combined with comparative measurement and observational study to capture proportion and emotion. 📅 Five Sunday Sessions - Starting 9th November 2025 Head to our website to book, there’s only a few spaces left.
Another beautiful review left by one of our studen Another beautiful review left by one of our students. Thank you Amy!
@twig_ceramics showing how she throws a breakfast @twig_ceramics showing how she throws a breakfast bowl - ta da! 🥣
One of our recent demos was… Monoprinting! Mono One of our recent demos was… Monoprinting! Monoprinting involves transferring a single-use image, created with underglaze or slip, onto a clay surface using paper or other materials. Has anyone been having fun experimenting with this technique yet? Make sure to tag us when you share your work on Instagram.
Kurinuki Workshop: Release the bottles! Join us f Kurinuki Workshop: Release the bottles! Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon carving clay on Saturday 6th December, 2.00-5.00pm. Helen Ashton will guide you through this ancient, meditative technique to carve a vessel from a prepped block of clay. Whittle and slice away using a traditional Japanese method to release your own unique little bottle. They are wonderfully characterful forms and each will be completely unique. It’s a great workshop to do with a partner or friend. The bottles look wonderful in small groups or stand alone displaying a single stem flower or grass. Suitable for all abilities, from those who have never worked with clay to experienced makers. It’s a real treat. Please visit theclay.studio 🔗 link in bio to book. #potteryworkshop #eastsussex #potterytechniques #kurinuki #kurinukibottle
We thought it was time we reintroduced our team… We thought it was time we reintroduced our team… starting with one of our wonderful tutors, Helen. Many of you will know Helen from your weekly classes or from attending workshops. Keep an eye out on our page as we ask the rest of our team some questions - what would you like to know?
What’s on for the rest of 2025 at The Clay Studi What’s on for the rest of 2025 at The Clay Studio? At time of posting, these courses & workshops have a few spaces left! Whether you’re new to pottery, attend our weekly classes or have come to one of our events before, there really is something for everyone. Head to the website to book your space or send this to a friend who may be interested.
This week we’re shining the spotlight on this go This week we’re shining the spotlight on this gorgeous plate created by @tattersfield_designs Jane decorated this piece using underglazes and we’re in awe of her unique and vibrant style.
Our Building Buildings Course, led by Tim Fluck re Our Building Buildings Course, led by Tim Fluck returns in November and this Paris café is one of the fabulous buildings made on the previous one. The results from all participating were fantastic. We had family homes, iconic architecture, garden follies and classic town buildings, reminding people of their travels worldwide. Which building would you make? Make some space in your diary to build the building of your dreams. Well, a scaled down version at least! 🧱 Building Buildings starts 7th November and runs for 6 consecutive Fridays, 1-4pm. Full details and booking link on our website, theclay.studio - link in bio. #ceramics #ceramichouse #ceramichouse #buildingdesign #architecture #architecturelover #theclaystudio #potteryclasses #pottery-workshop #potterystudio #ceramicsworkshop #potterycourse #ceramicscourse #tunbridgewells #eastsussex
If you or someone you know are contemplating joini If you or someone you know are contemplating joining a class, there is nothing like a full hands-on experience, working within a group of like-minded people, and getting a good feel for the facilities, energy and atmosphere of the studio. Our Festive tasters are open to adults and teenagers 13+. Younger children (7-12 years) are also very welcome if an adult attends the workshop too. Saturday 15th November 2025, led by Lara (Festive Theme) | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Saturday 15th November 2025, led by Lara (Festive Theme) | 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Why not send this post to a friend or family member who would love to get a feel for pottery at The Clay Studio?
A little snippet into Lara’s demo of the inlay t A little snippet into Lara’s demo of the inlay technique. Which involves layering slip over marks & indentations, then scraping away the excess to reveal a beautiful design. All the tutors are having such fun demonstrating all the techniques! Have you tried this technique before?
@pollybathsheba - with her background in textiles, @pollybathsheba - with her background in textiles, has been moving into ceramics and experimenting with underglazes, pencils and crayons and we’re loving the results.
Some footage of our latest Throwing Mini Moon Jars Some footage of our latest Throwing Mini Moon Jars workshop led by @twig_ceramics 🌙
Our 5-week Throwing Large course run by @_cellan_ Our 5-week Throwing Large course run by @_cellan_ is returning! Across 5 Friday sessions from 7th November - 5th December, you will have the chance to improve your throwing technique, and build the confidence to throw large items. Suitable for: Confident beginners who have completed one of our Beginner’s Throwing Courses or similar. Head to the website to book your space before this sells out.
This smart set of bowls were made by Charlotte, on This smart set of bowls were made by Charlotte, one of our Wednesday evening potters who is learning to throw at the wheel. We love this really effective finish, allowing the glaze to fill the scored design then wiping back to reveal the lovely stoneware body. So pretty! #theclaystudio #potteryclassesforadults #eastsussex
Recently we’ve been learning all about Slip Trai Recently we’ve been learning all about Slip Trailing! Slip trailing is a great way of using slip as a decorative tool, to achieve all sorts of patterns and detail. Have you tried this technique yet?
Have you ever tried making a jug on the wheel? 👀 Cellan will be guiding you through each step in his upcoming workshops. He will demonstrate and guide you with tips and tricks to make a successful cylinder which you will then learn how to belly-out, add a pouring lip and finally, attach a handle. Head to the website to book, we look forward to seeing you there. #throwingclay #throwingpots #eastsussex #crowborough
The Animals Unearthed Workshop is returning 🐾 The Animals Unearthed Workshop is returning 🐾 On Saturday 18th October, @louisebell_ceramics will be demonstrating the modelling techniques needed for you to make your own animals from clay such as the ones in this video. You will, with guidance, design the piece that you want to make and combine the techniques demonstrated to make the form from white earthenware clay. The finished shapes with be coated with a coloured slip and Louise will demonstrate how to decorate the piece by etching the design through the slip into the clay. The workshop is not suitable for beginners, just those with some experience with basic handbuilding techniques. We currently have a few spaces left, if you’d like to book, head to our website.
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