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    • Exploring Design on Clay
    • Kintsugi
    • Setting Up A Home Studio
    • Hakeme Brushwork
    • Nerikomi
    • Botanical Plaster Casting
    • Throwing Jugs
    • Throwing Mini Moon Jars
    • Whistles
    • Animal Sculpture
    • Animals Unearthed
    • Willow Frame Basketry
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    • Raku Experience
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  • CALENDAR
  • WEEKLY CLASSES
  • COURSES
    • Handbuilding for Beginners (Tuesdays)
    • Building Buildings & Architectural Forms
    • Print, Pattern and Texture
    • Glaze with Confidence
    • Throwing for Beginners
    • Throwing for Improvers
    • Intermediate Throwing
    • Handbuilding for Beginners
    • Intermediate Handbuilding
    • Introduction to Sculpting
    • Throwing Large
    • Porcelain Throwing
  • WORKSHOPS
    • Throwing Taster
    • Three Bottles: Still Life
    • Understanding Glaze
    • Family Pottery Taster Pooh Bear
    • Summer Pottery Taster
    • Kurinuki
    • Willow Basketry Two Day Workshop
    • Exploring Design on Clay
    • Kintsugi
    • Setting Up A Home Studio
    • Hakeme Brushwork
    • Nerikomi
    • Botanical Plaster Casting
    • Throwing Jugs
    • Throwing Mini Moon Jars
    • Whistles
    • Animal Sculpture
    • Animals Unearthed
    • Willow Frame Basketry
  • OUTDOOR FIRINGS
    • Naked Raku
    • Saggar Barrel Firing
    • Raku Experience
    • Obvara
    • Raku Full Day
  • OTHER SERVICES
    • Gift Vouchers
    • Customised Experiences
    • Private Tuition
  • INFORMATION
    • Our Team
    • Enquiry Form
    • FAQs
    • Reviews
    • Gallery
    • Pottery Pick-up
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We have an exciting new Saggar firing workshop lin We have an exciting new Saggar firing workshop lined up for 3 & 4 July, which Helen Ashton will be hosting at the studio. This two-part workshop is a perfect experience for anyone who likes fire, fun, experimentation and a little jeopardy! The finished pots have unique and striking markings, distinctive and gentle, with layered moments of warm earthy tones. The outcome cannot be predicted but with the blessing of the fire gods we can provide a little nudge with our choices of combustibles! THE FRIDAY EVENING SESSION We will make our own clay saggars around each pot; adding oxides, salts, sawdust and other combustible materials to the pot’s surface. Save your banana skins, seaweed, string or coffee grounds as they can all go in. While the firing is underway we will enjoy a pizza supper and beverages in the courtyard on this Summer’s evening. THE SATURDAY SESSION We will find our saggar parcels amongst the now cooled barrel fire ashes, carefully unwrapping them to reveal the magic. Then give the finished pieces a polish to bring out the accents further and discuss the results over a coffee or tea, and cake. Places are filling fast, so head over to our website theclay.studio and find this workshop on our calendar page for more info and booking. #saggarfiring
Ali has completed her gorgeous set of earthy, text Ali has completed her gorgeous set of earthy, textured plates. Mix and match undersides, some with oxide, some without, makes this a really special set. Ali’s lovely smile says it all, very happy with these! @alikennardceramics
Thank you to everyone who has kindly taken time to Thank you to everyone who has kindly taken time to leave us a Google review. We’ve just hit 200 and are proud to maintain a 5.0 star rating. It’s always a boost to receive positive feedback and pass it on to our team. It keeps us striving to maintain a great environment for all who join our classes, courses or workshops. Thank you!
We’re back! First day of the Summer term, our Mond We’re back! First day of the Summer term, our Monday morning students enjoyed a little quiz and discussion on our optional project for the term: Jugs & Carafes. There is plenty of inspiration in the student hub, a mood board and wonderful pieces from our treasured collections by potters we admire, as well as examples made by our talented team and previous students. Time to get making!
Anyone for a tea? 🍵 There’s something special abou Anyone for a tea? 🍵 There’s something special about creating pieces that are useful in daily life, and this set made by Yvette certainly ticks that box.
Counting down to CSE2026, nine weeks today - we ca Counting down to CSE2026, nine weeks today - we can’t wait! Here’s another introduction to some of the wonderful makers joining us on 5th & 6th June. @ooak_creation @ashdownpottery @lorrainesingerceramics @stephtooleyceramics @ceramics.south.east
Donna from our Thursday evening class has created Donna from our Thursday evening class has created this wonderful vase as a present for her mum. Made using underglaze transfer on greenware, then adding colour fills at bisque, then glazing in transparent.
Join our special guest artist Kate Semple for a cr Join our special guest artist Kate Semple for a creative workshop studying form to hand build a harmonious and playful trio of vessels. Saturday 9th May, choice of morning or afternoon session. 3hrs. @katesemple For more info and to book please visit our website, theclay.studio - link in bio. #potteryworkshop @therosamag @creativewealden @ihavethisthingwithceramics
We have the last few spaces available for our Summ We have the last few spaces available for our Summer Term of weekly classes, which begin on 13th April. All days are now full apart from Tuesdays so if you are looking for something new to try on Tuesdays head to our website to find out more 😊 theclay.studio link in bio. We can’t wait to see all our students back in the studio soon after a restful Easter break.
We haven’t found any eggs yet today but we have fo We haven’t found any eggs yet today but we have found this rather handsome chap! Wishing you a lovely Easter Sunday and long weekend. 🌷🌱🐣🐇👒🌤️
A bit of inspiration can create the most beautiful A bit of inspiration can create the most beautiful pieces. In this case, Ali, one of our new Friday morning students, was inspired by Picasso for her vase.
If you’re on our mailing list, you may have seen t If you’re on our mailing list, you may have seen that our optional summer project for this next term is Jugs & Carafes. So for a bit of inspiration, look at this fantastic modernist jug made by Tammy!
Did you know A.A Milne’s Hundred Acre Wood and Poo Did you know A.A Milne’s Hundred Acre Wood and Pooh Sticks Bridge are just a couple of miles from our doorstep? We are all very fond of the much-loved and very wise Winnie the Pooh, so to join in with the centenary celebrations, we are hosting these family friendly sessions. A simple project to make your own lovable bear, suitable for accompanied children 7+, parents and grandchildren too! The workshops take place on Saturday 20th June, choose from the morning or afternoon session. Family group discounts available. Please visit theclay.studio website for more info and booking, link in bio. 🧸 #winniethepooh
From her upbringing in El Salvador to the nature t From her upbringing in El Salvador to the nature that now inspires her work, next in our My Clay Story series is @hellakeevilceramics Thank you, Hella, for taking part!
A little glimpse of completed student work on our A little glimpse of completed student work on our theme this term of ‘The Face’. Lots of variety! Spring term finishes this Friday for the Easter break, then we are back in a couple of weeks to start the Summer term. There’s a new optional project too, one of the pieces in this reel already fits the brief! 🕵️
We love it when we see our pottery students go hom We love it when we see our pottery students go home so happy with their creations! Matt made this gorgeous large platter with slabbed clay in a plaster mould and then trimmed it on the wheel. Neat idea. The glazing is fantastic, combining olive green and white to great effect.
We are delighted to have Louisa Taylor @louisatayl We are delighted to have Louisa Taylor @louisataylorceramics joining us in June to lead her short course: Glaze with Confidence. Louisa specialises in glaze theory and thrown porcelain tableware. Her work is held in private and public collections across the UK, and she has received numerous design awards and accolades. Alongside her studio practice, Louisa lectures in ceramics at the University of Brighton and is the author of several books, including The Ceramics Bible, Ceramics Masterclass, Glazes for the Contemporary Maker, and Glaze Inspirations (2026). Glaze with Confidence Across three Friday afternoon sessions, the course will cover creative approaches to glazing, understanding glaze application techniques and how to exploit glaze traits. Each session will include theory, discussion, demonstrations and practical elements. Dates are: Friday 12, 19 and 26th June, 1-4pm. With just a couple of space still available for this one, it’s understandably very popular. Head to our website the clay.studio to book, link in bio.
Thank you Renee for the very kind words. If you’ Thank you Renee for the very kind words. If you’ve attended a course, workshop or class recently at The Clay Studio, we’d love to hear about it. Or thinking of joining us but want to find out what others say? We have 196 five star reviews on Google!
Next in our ‘My Clay Story’ series is Jonathan Car Next in our ‘My Clay Story’ series is Jonathan Cartledge. Jonathan has an inspiring story of how his life experiences translate into his work in the studio, particularly his work as a Doctor. Thank you, Jonathan, for taking the time to feature in this series.
Throwback Thursday - a few pieces we couldn’t resi Throwback Thursday - a few pieces we couldn’t resist sharing. Students at The Clay Studio create such a variety of pieces, from figurative to functional, from earthy tones to highly decorative. What will you create next? Bookings are now open for our summer term weekly classes. Sign up via our website theclay.studio - link in bio.
Our next outdoor firing full day workshop is Naked Our next outdoor firing full day workshop is Naked Raku! It’s the pots that are naked, not the potters, in case you were slightly alarmed by the title. 😄 But why naked? A layer of resist slip is applied to bisque pots, then coated with glaze and fired to around 950C. The pots are then placed into a fiery reduction chamber. The slip adheres to the glaze, cracks and breaks apart during the firing. This layer is then chipped off when the pots cool, revealing black and white contrasting marks on the “naked” clay surface. There is a real excitement that comes from the fragile balance between control and uncertainty. Each participant can bring their own bisqueware (max 4) or can choose from a selection which will be provided – see full specifications and pricing on the website. Saturday 2nd May | 9am to 5pm approx. With Helen Ashton @helen.ceramics and Eunich Locher @eunice_ceramics To find out more and book, head to our website theclay.studio - link in bio.
This term’s weekly classes have flown by! Next wee This term’s weekly classes have flown by! Next week will be the final week of term and then it’s a couple of weeks off over Easter until we return refreshed and raring to go for the Summer term. Would you like to join us? Booking is now open for next term, you can find out more about it and book via our website theclay.studio - link in bio.
Two beautiful slabbed vases made by one of our reg Two beautiful slabbed vases made by one of our regular potters, Mandy. With lace relief detail and glazed in our petrol blue, which is proving really popular with students.
Our next student spotlight takes a look at the sto Our next student spotlight takes a look at the story of Kerrie aka @goldheartedclub 🫀 Kerrie’s story of how she came to working with clay is unique and remarkable, and one that we’re proud to share.
We are delighted to be welcoming ceramicist Kate S We are delighted to be welcoming ceramicist Kate Semple to host this workshop on Saturday 9th May. Learn how Kate creates emotive vessels, reminiscent of an artist’s still life, thinking about how the forms interact and the shadows they create. Working with rolled out slabs of clay, she will be sharing her techniques to study form and construct a harmonious trio of bottles. Choose from the morning or afternoon session, with limited spaces available, it’s a good idea to book soon. Head to theclay.studio to find out more info. Link in bio.
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  • CALENDAR
  • WEEKLY CLASSES
  • COURSES
    • Handbuilding for Beginners (Tuesdays)
    • Building Buildings & Architectural Forms
    • Print, Pattern and Texture
    • Glaze with Confidence
    • Throwing for Beginners
    • Throwing for Improvers
    • Intermediate Throwing
    • Handbuilding for Beginners
    • Intermediate Handbuilding
    • Introduction to Sculpting
    • Throwing Large
    • Porcelain Throwing
  • WORKSHOPS
    • Throwing Taster
    • Three Bottles: Still Life
    • Understanding Glaze
    • Family Pottery Taster Pooh Bear
    • Summer Pottery Taster
    • Kurinuki
    • Willow Basketry Two Day Workshop
    • Exploring Design on Clay
    • Kintsugi
    • Setting Up A Home Studio
    • Hakeme Brushwork
    • Nerikomi
    • Botanical Plaster Casting
    • Throwing Jugs
    • Throwing Mini Moon Jars
    • Whistles
    • Animal Sculpture
    • Animals Unearthed
    • Willow Frame Basketry
  • OUTDOOR FIRINGS
    • Naked Raku
    • Saggar Barrel Firing
    • Raku Experience
    • Obvara
    • Raku Full Day
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