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    • Handbuilding at your pace
    • Intermediate Handbuilding
    • Introduction to Sculpting
    • Glaze with Confidence
    • Print, Pattern and Texture
    • Building Buildings & Architectural Forms
    • Throwing for Beginners
    • Throwing for Improvers: 3 session course
    • Throwing for Improvers
    • Intermediate Throwing
    • Throwing Large
    • Porcelain Throwing
  • WORKSHOPS
    • Family Pottery Taster Pooh Bear
    • Summer Pottery Taster
    • Kurinuki
    • Willow Basketry Two Day Workshop
    • Throwing Taster
    • Throwing for Improvers Day
    • Throwing Mini Moon Jars
    • Throwing Loosely with Porcelain
    • Throwing Bud Vases off the Hump
    • Understanding Glaze
    • Painting Flowers using Underglaze
    • Botanical Plaster Casting
    • Nerikomi
    • Setting Up A Home Studio
    • Exploring Design on Clay
    • Hakeme Brushwork
    • Kintsugi
    • Whistles
    • Three Bottles: Still Life
    • Animal Sculpture
    • Animals Unearthed
    • Throwing Jugs
  • OUTDOOR FIRINGS
    • Raku Experience
    • Saggar Barrel Firing
    • Obvara
    • Naked Raku
    • Raku Full Day
  • OTHER SERVICES
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    • Customised Experiences
    • Private Tuition
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Four more sleeps until Ceramics South East and fou Four more sleeps until Ceramics South East and four more ceramic artists joining us for the event are: 
@effiegibsonceramics
@laragorlach
@shaziakhantootal 
@lucyhcorke 
We are spotlighting exhibitors each day in the lead-up  over on our @ceramics.south.east account, so please pop and have a look!
CSE is held at The Clay Studio, Herons Ghyll in East Sussex. Friday 5th June, 5-9pm & Saturday 6th, 10am - 6pm. 
Just off the A26, we are 11 miles from Tunbridge Wells and 12 miles from Lewes. On the Regency bus route no.29. 
#ceramicsevent #whatsoninsussex
Next up in our My Clay Story series is @lisaannesh Next up in our My Clay Story series is @lisaannesheard who tells us all about her work and inspirations.
Alan has brought back a piece of history, creating Alan has brought back a piece of history, creating this fantastic bust of Gustav Mahler who was a composer, with a natural bronzed effect.
We always love to see your ideas emerge into real life.
Counting down the days until Ceramics South East, Counting down the days until Ceramics South East, it’s coming up very soon! Friday 5th 5-9pm & Saturday 6th 10am - 6pm June. 
Three more ceramic artists joining us for the event are: 
@jackdurlingceramics 
@katharine_rabson_stark_artist 
@lotteandrewsceramics 
We are spotlighting exhibitors each day in the lead-up  over on our @ceramics.south.east account, so please pop and have a look!
CSE is held at The Clay Studio, Herons Ghyll in East Sussex. Just off the A26, we are 11 miles from Tunbridge Wells and 12 miles from Lewes. On the Regency bus route no.29. 
#ceramicsevent #whatsoninsussex
As our students know, this terms optional project As our students know, this terms optional project is all about jugs and carafes! Here’s a sneak peek into our @susanagarciaceramics demonstrating spouts!
Thank you Vanessa for this lovely review! Thank you Vanessa for this lovely review!
Great morning visiting Potfest at Glynde. What a s Great morning visiting Potfest at Glynde. What a scorcher though! @potfest.co.uk @glyndeplace 
So many wonderful ceramics to see there, from a wealth of creative talent and craftsmanship. Lovely to chat with exhibitors and friends, what a beautiful community it is. 
We managed to say a quick hello to some of the potters who will also exhibiting with us at CSE this year @ceramics.south.east - really looking forward to having them with us in a couple of weeks. 
Bill and Anthea @ashdownpottery 
Flora @ooak_creation 
Jack @jackdurlingceramics 
Effie @effiegibsonceramics
Caroline @cchceramics 
Emily @emilydoranpottery 
Katharine @katharine_rabson_stark_artist 
Lotte @lotteandrewsceramics 
Roberto and Marcella @robertogagliano.ceramics 
Also so delighted and proud to see two of our Clay Studio community exhibiting at Potfest this year. 
Wonderful work by John @johnwceramics and by Glenice @glenice_ceramics 
🙌🙌🙌
With this terms project being Jugs & Carafes, our With this terms project being Jugs & Carafes, our tutors have been demonstrating how to pull a handle. Here @tim_fluck_ceramics shows us his technique.
Introducing four more exhibitors at Ceramics South Introducing four more exhibitors at Ceramics South East, coming up on 5th & 6th June. 
These makers are all regulars to The Clay Studio weekly classes, course and workshops:
@clipperceramics 
@piprowley 
@a_j_dowding 
@hswain_playingwithclay 
We are spotlighting two exhibitors a day in the lead-up to the event over on our @ceramics.south.east account, so please pop and have a look and follow the account to keep up to date. 
CSE is held at The Clay Studio, Herons Ghyll in East Sussex. Just off the A26, we are 11 miles from Tunbridge Wells and 12 miles from Lewes. On the Regency bus route no.29. 
#ceramicsevent #whatsoninsussex
It’s an absolute pleasure to have Matilda Grover j It’s an absolute pleasure to have Matilda Grover joining us again in July to lead her two day Willow Basketry workshop at The Clay Studio. 
Learn how to make a beautiful oval basket, woven using the Catalan base method, finished with a twisted willow handle.
We have just three spaces remaining on this fantastic workshop which takes place on 18 & 19 July. A delicious, light vegetarian lunch, refreshments and the item you make are all included in the workshop price. 
For more info and to book head to theclay.studio - link in bio. 
Matilda is a Sussex-based designer, maker and basket weaver. Her desire to live and work in a sustainable way has led her to increasingly utilise locally found natural materials, such as Rush and Willow. @matildagrover
This stunning vase, glazed in speckled turquoise w This stunning vase, glazed in speckled turquoise was made by Jan from our Tuesday morning class.
The smoky grey surface, rust-toned breaks and turquoise botanical detailing all work beautifully together, creating something that feels earthy, organic and full of quiet character.
Next in our My Clay Story series is Mandy Shaw fro Next in our My Clay Story series is Mandy Shaw from @consideredclay 
Mandy talks us through her time at the studio, her favourite pieces and her upcoming exhibition at @ceramics.south.east
Fun and games with glazing in our Monday morning c Fun and games with glazing in our Monday morning class! Here’s Lara assisting Claire with glazing using a syringe, quite hilarious to do but wow, what fabulous results! Watch to the end for the big reveal.
What better way to spend a Sunday morning than by What better way to spend a Sunday morning than by carving clay! Our Kurinuki Workshop is on Sunday morning 12th July and is led by Helen Ashton @helen.ceramics 
Beginners and more experienced potters are equally welcome. Come and whittle a slab of clay and forget about the world for a few hours. 😌
To find out more and to book head over to our website theclay.studio - link in bio. See you soon. 
#kurinukitechnique #whatsoninsussex
There’s something so satisfying about a set of nes There’s something so satisfying about a set of nesting bowls! These were created by Amy @clipperceramics here at The Clay Studio.
With less than four weeks to go we are busy behind With less than four weeks to go we are busy behind the scenes getting everything ready for Ceramics South East 2026. 
From today, we are spotlighting a exhibitor a day in the lead-up to the event on our @ceramics.south.east grid, so please pop and have a look and follow the account to keep up to date. 
Three more potters joining us this year are:
@alma.boyes 
@consideredclay 
@lil_dude_studio 
If you haven’t visited before CSE is held at The Clay Studio and neighbouring Barnsgate Barn on the Barnsgate estate, just off the Uckfield Road (A26) between Crowborough and Uckfield. 
#ceramicsevent #whatsoninsussex
Was an absolute pleasure to have Kate @katesemple Was an absolute pleasure to have Kate @katesemple with us on Saturday, leading the workshop Three Bottles: A Still Life. 
Lovely atmosphere in the studio with our keen learners getting in the zone sketching out, then making their chosen shapes. So interesting to see the variety and interplay between each person’s trio. 
Looking forward to seeing them all once fired and glazed.
What a treat visiting @ceramicartlondon yesterday! What a treat visiting @ceramicartlondon yesterday! So inspiring. Thoroughly recommend visiting this weekend if you can. Incredible work to see up close and hear talk about their inspiration and process. Too many favourites to mention all here these are the ones we managed to capture a photo of. Go see them! 
@shirleyvauvelle 
@thomasbohleofficial 
@rev_jane_sheppard 
@ceramicsbyclaire 
@james_and_tilla_waters 
@sue_mundy 
@ania_perkowska_ceramics 
@ellaporterstudio 
@as.rope 
@katharinatreml.ceramics 
@yutasegawa_ceramics
From bears to birds, including the tiniest birdbat From bears to birds, including the tiniest birdbath in the world (probably), plus a rather handsome rhino. Fabulous creatures by our creative potters! What’s not to love!
We have some fab Workshops lined up before the Sum We have some fab Workshops lined up before the Summer break. From the fire and sizzle of Raku 🔥, to the meditative craft of Willow Basketry 🧺, there is something for all skill levels, ages and tastes!
Have you been to one of these before or are you planning to come? 
Let us know which one!
Raku 🔥
Bear 🐻 
Saggar ❤️‍🩹
Summer 😎
Kurinuki ⚒️
Basketry 🧺
Swipe to see more details on each workshop. 
To book, scan the QR codes or simply head to theclay.studio/calendar - link in bio.
Nerikomi is such an interesting and unique ceramic Nerikomi is such an interesting and unique ceramics technique and one that is irresistible to try, especially if you are a big fan of colour and pattern. 
Keen participants recently collected their finished pieces from the studio, they all looked so vibrant and no two were the same!
If you’d like to join us for the next Nerikomi workshop led by @susanagarciaceramics - please add your name to our waiting list for the next session, via our website theclay.studio.
Introducing three more guest potters exhibiting at Introducing three more guest potters exhibiting at Ceramics South East for the first time this year, taking place on Friday 5th & Saturday 6th June. 
@juditesztergomi 
@janebridgerceramics 
@debbiebowlerceramics 
If you haven’t visited before CSE is held at The Clay Studio and neighbouring Barnsgate Barn on the Barnsgate estate, just off the Uckfield Road (A26) between Crowborough and Uckfield. 
The Regency bus service between Tunbridge Wells and Brighton has a stop point at the end of the approach drive, which is a five minute walk to the venue.
We usually love to share everyone’s glorious finis We usually love to share everyone’s glorious finished pieces, however today we wanted to show a round up of our ‘work in progress’ and remind you that there is lots of fun to be had in the journey of making, it’s not always about the end result.
Eunice isn’t always in the studio during classes b Eunice isn’t always in the studio during classes but on this occasion she couldn’t wait to get stuck in, helping Richard with glazing this big planter.
The owl is absolutely wonderful Richard!
Any plans for the weekend? We have one space avail Any plans for the weekend? We have one space available on our Naked Raku full day workshop this Saturday 2nd May! 
Join Helen @helen.ceramics and Eunice @eunice_ceramics for a fun and exciting day, delicious light veggie lunch included. 
Bring up to four of your own bisque pieces or choose from a selection we have prepared ready. 
For more details and to grab that space, head to our website, theclay.studio now!
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  • WEEKLY CLASSES
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    • Handbuilding for Beginners
    • Handbuilding at your pace
    • Intermediate Handbuilding
    • Introduction to Sculpting
    • Glaze with Confidence
    • Print, Pattern and Texture
    • Building Buildings & Architectural Forms
    • Throwing for Beginners
    • Throwing for Improvers: 3 session course
    • Throwing for Improvers
    • Intermediate Throwing
    • Throwing Large
    • Porcelain Throwing
  • WORKSHOPS
    • Family Pottery Taster Pooh Bear
    • Summer Pottery Taster
    • Kurinuki
    • Willow Basketry Two Day Workshop
    • Throwing Taster
    • Throwing for Improvers Day
    • Throwing Mini Moon Jars
    • Throwing Loosely with Porcelain
    • Throwing Bud Vases off the Hump
    • Understanding Glaze
    • Painting Flowers using Underglaze
    • Botanical Plaster Casting
    • Nerikomi
    • Setting Up A Home Studio
    • Exploring Design on Clay
    • Hakeme Brushwork
    • Kintsugi
    • Whistles
    • Three Bottles: Still Life
    • Animal Sculpture
    • Animals Unearthed
    • Throwing Jugs
  • OUTDOOR FIRINGS
    • Raku Experience
    • Saggar Barrel Firing
    • Obvara
    • Naked Raku
    • Raku Full Day
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