Last spaces on these two!  7 Nov – Nerikomi Flower Patterns  | 14 Nov – Setting up a Home Studio

The Clay Studios
  • CALENDAR
  • WEEKLY CLASSES
  • COURSES
    • Throwing Large (five sessions)
    • Throwing for Improvers (three sessions)
    • Throwing for Improvers (five sessions)
    • Throwing for Beginners (five sessions)
    • Intro to Sculpting (four sessions)
    • Print and Pattern Techniques (four sessions)
    • DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
    • Glaze with Confidence
    • Handbuilding at your Pace
  • WORKSHOPS
    • Throwing Taster
    • Understanding Glaze
    • Throwing for Improvers Day
    • Painting Flowers using Underglaze
    • Throwing Bud Vases off the Hump
    • Screen Printing on Clay
    • Throwing Loosely with Porcelain
    • Nerikomi Flower Patterns
    • Setting Up A Home Studio
    • Drum Lampshade Workshop
    • Festive Pottery Taster
    • Botanical Plaster Casting
    • Animal Sculpture
    • DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
    • Hakeme Brushwork
    • Kurinuki
    • Throwing Mini Moon Jars
  • OUTDOOR FIRINGS
    • Raku Experience
    • Saggar Barrel Firing
    • Naked Raku
    • Raku Full Day
    • Obvara
  • OTHER SERVICES
    • Gift Vouchers
    • Customised Experiences
    • Private Tuition
  • INFORMATION
    • About the Studio
    • Our Team
    • Enquiry Form
    • FAQs
    • Reviews
    • Gallery
    • Pottery Pick-up
    • Implanted Medical Devices
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Job Opportunities
  • CONTACT
  • CALENDAR
  • WEEKLY CLASSES
  • COURSES
    • Throwing Large (five sessions)
    • Throwing for Improvers (three sessions)
    • Throwing for Improvers (five sessions)
    • Throwing for Beginners (five sessions)
    • Intro to Sculpting (four sessions)
    • Print and Pattern Techniques (four sessions)
    • DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
    • Glaze with Confidence
    • Handbuilding at your Pace
  • WORKSHOPS
    • Throwing Taster
    • Understanding Glaze
    • Throwing for Improvers Day
    • Painting Flowers using Underglaze
    • Throwing Bud Vases off the Hump
    • Screen Printing on Clay
    • Throwing Loosely with Porcelain
    • Nerikomi Flower Patterns
    • Setting Up A Home Studio
    • Drum Lampshade Workshop
    • Festive Pottery Taster
    • Botanical Plaster Casting
    • Animal Sculpture
    • DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
    • Hakeme Brushwork
    • Kurinuki
    • Throwing Mini Moon Jars
  • OUTDOOR FIRINGS
    • Raku Experience
    • Saggar Barrel Firing
    • Naked Raku
    • Raku Full Day
    • Obvara
  • OTHER SERVICES
    • Gift Vouchers
    • Customised Experiences
    • Private Tuition
  • INFORMATION
    • About the Studio
    • Our Team
    • Enquiry Form
    • FAQs
    • Reviews
    • Gallery
    • Pottery Pick-up
    • Implanted Medical Devices
    • Terms & Conditions
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  • CONTACT
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The purr-fect little trio! These three handmade c The purr-fect little trio! These three handmade cats are full of personality. We love the rustic, earthy glazes and textured finish, which give each cat its own individual character. A lovely example of how simple shapes and a little imagination can bring clay to life. Made by Jo from our Wednesday morning class.
If you are a learner hoping to improve on your bas If you are a learner hoping to improve on your basic throwing technique, then come along to one of our workshops or courses aimed specifically at improvers. This video is from Rosie’s recent Throwing for Improvers Day Workshop. We have added another date for this one on Saturday 28 November. Looking for a course instead? Choose from: Throwing for Improvers - Three Sunday Morning Sessions starting 8 November, with Helen Ashton. Or Throwing for Improvers - Five Friday afternoon sessions starting 15 January 2027, with Rosie Tweedale. To find out more or book any of these, please head to our website theclay.studio, link in bio. @twig_ceramics @helen.ceramics
A little robin, lovingly held in clay. This beauti A little robin, lovingly held in clay. This beautiful sculpture features a figure gently holding a robin, with earthy colours, natural textures and a lovely pop of red. We love the peaceful expression and the contrast between the rough, rustic finish and the delicate details of the bird. Made by Sammy from our Wednesday evening class.
From quiet serenity to bustling fun, we have both! From quiet serenity to bustling fun, we have both! So lucky to have this little bit of heaven, and share it with such lovely people.
Mark from our Wednesday evening class has very car Mark from our Wednesday evening class has very carefully created this intricate anemone 🪸
Coming up on Saturday 14 November we have this gre Coming up on Saturday 14 November we have this great full-day Home Studio workshop. It’s ideal for those thinking of setting up a full studio or a kiln at home but not sure where to start. You will: Gain a clear plan for setting up (or upgrading) a professional-level home studio. Gain the confidence to choose the right equipment for your practice and budget. Gain a realistic understanding of safety, workflow and space requirements. Gain insight into common mistakes and how to avoid them. All gain and no pain. 😁 Cellan has been Head Technician at The Clay Studio for four years; supporting professional makers, tutors and studio operations on a daily basis. He has a deep understanding of how a studio functions day-to-day; from kilns and clay systems to safety, maintenance and efficiency. This workshop distills that experience into clear, practical guidance, tailored to home studio set-ups. For more info and to book, head to our website theclay.studio - link in bio.
A look at the tape resist technique in action! Fi A look at the tape resist technique in action! Fine lines of tape have been layered across this lamp base before slip is applied. Once the tape is peeled away, it reveals a web of intersecting lines, creating a unique finish. By Bridget from our Wednesday afternoon session.
A little inspiration from the wonderful Barbara He A little inspiration from the wonderful Barbara Hepworth. One of Britain’s most celebrated sculptors, Barbara Hepworth was known for her beautiful organic forms, flowing curves and the way she explored space, texture and light through her work. Inspired by the natural world, her sculptures often featured smooth surfaces, hollowed-out shapes and carefully considered openings, creating a balance between form and space. Her work is a beautiful reminder of how expressive even the simplest shapes can be, something we love exploring through clay here at The Clay Studio. In this reel, we’re chatting about her work and the inspiration we can take from her approach to sculpture.
Another class demo at the studio. This time it’s M Another class demo at the studio. This time it’s Mocha diffusion, otherwise known as Dendritic Slip because of the resemblance in geology of the feathering patterns. The knack is to have the base slip really wet and dilute and don’t let it dry out before you apply the oxide mixed with a little apple vinegar in this case. It’s the combination of the alkaline and acid elements that create the wonderful feathering. Fun to do! Works best on flat areas. @laragorlach
Keep swiping to see how this piece looked before b Keep swiping to see how this piece looked before bisque! By our student Sammy from our Wednesday evening class.
Susana Garcia @susanagarciaceramics will be leadin Susana Garcia @susanagarciaceramics will be leading this new Nerikomi workshop on 7 November. It’s a great follow-up from our Nerikomi Taster workshop and an essential if you love working with pattern and colour. We have just a couple of spaces left for this one, so if you are keen to find out more, head to our website theclay.studio and take a look at our calendar of workshops and courses. Link in bio.
Created in our Wednesday afternoon class is this t Created in our Wednesday afternoon class is this tree, made by Jackie. 🌳 A beautiful hanging piece!
Another demo for the class this week with natural Another demo for the class this week with natural brushes made from found materials. Lisa discusses how this is a great way to experiment with mark-making, to loosen up and go with the flow. Pine needles, bamboo, birch twigs; once you start thinking about what might make a good mark, you start seeing potential materials everywhere!
This beautiful functional piece is going to be a s This beautiful functional piece is going to be a sink in our students home. We can’t wait to see it installed!
We have a fab line-up of workshops ahead. The next We have a fab line-up of workshops ahead. The next three have just one space available so get in quick! 😃 Kicking off with Louisa Taylor’s Understanding Glaze full day workshop this Saturday 10th October. A delicious veggie lunch included. What a treat! @louisataylorceramics Head to our website theclay.studio to book. Link in bio.
Experimenting with shape, frills & colour… resulti Experimenting with shape, frills & colour… resulting in this beautiful piece.
Our second Glaze with Confidence three-part course Our second Glaze with Confidence three-part course with Louisa Taylor has just completed and the first sesssion involved this lovely practical exercise: Capturing the sensitive qualities of a feather using glaze pencils and oxides on bisque tiles. A blissful couple of hours. What a treat. Louisa will be back with us on Sunday 6th December for a fantastic full-day workshop on how to make and develop your own glazes: Understanding Glaze. To book a space, please head to our website at theclay.studio where you’ll find our full schedule of workshops and courses of the calendar page. Link in bio.
Tap and hold the dots to spin the bowl… Georgia f Tap and hold the dots to spin the bowl… Georgia from our Thursday morning class is the maker of this vibrant bowl!
Monoprinting! Our tutors have been showing our w Monoprinting! Our tutors have been showing our weekly class potters this technique as an option for decorating their work on our current theme of Light & Shade. Here’s Lara @laragorlach who loves all things print, demonstrating to our Friday morning class.
John from our Thursday evening class has created t John from our Thursday evening class has created this gorgeous set of mugs. We think they’re reminiscent of sandy beaches and turquoise seas…
We are delighted to have Maya joining us to lead t We are delighted to have Maya joining us to lead two throwing workshops this Autumn. @mayapask This one will be looking closely at shaping small rounded bud vases and learning how to section off a consistent amount of clay each time, so each pot is similar in size. We will break down the sections of this form, lifting the clay to the correct thickness, coning in the neck, shaping the curve and undercutting the pot so that it requires as minimal trimming as possible, or even better, no trimming at all. These pots encompass a great variety of technical elements as well as the unique process of ‘throwing off the hump’ and also leaving room for individuality. Spaces are limited for this one, so head to theclay.studio to secure your place or to express interest in the next one.
Inspired by one of the gardens at @chelseaflowersh Inspired by one of the gardens at @chelseaflowershow 🌸 Amanda has made this beautiful piece with gorgeous hues using clever glaze techniques
For the last part in this series, Cellan discusses For the last part in this series, Cellan discusses wall lights and what to bear in mind when when planning the fittings. Our optional theme this term for our makers is ‘Light & Shade’, covering all aspects of ceramic lighting possibilities. Cellan took a trip down to see the very helpful Lampspares @lampspares to see their ranges and get advice on what hardware would be useful for these projects. Lots of lamps are starting to take shape in the classes now, so exciting! …… Please note, this is not a promo or paid partnership, we just like Lampspares.
It’s all in the details 🐙 The close ups of this am It’s all in the details 🐙 The close ups of this amazing octopus show just how much work goes into adding the tiniest off details that make all the difference, especially when it comes to creating animals. Made by Sharon in our Thursday morning class.
Part two of Cellan’s talk on lighting hardware pra Part two of Cellan’s talk on lighting hardware practicalities for our weekly class theme of Light & Shade. Thanks to Lampspares for their advice. What would you make? Ceiling pendant, table lamp or wall light. ….. Please note, this is not a promo or paid partnership, we just like Lampspares.
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  • CALENDAR
  • WEEKLY CLASSES
  • COURSES
    • Throwing Large (five sessions)
    • Throwing for Improvers (three sessions)
    • Throwing for Improvers (five sessions)
    • Throwing for Beginners (five sessions)
    • Intro to Sculpting (four sessions)
    • Print and Pattern Techniques (four sessions)
    • DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
    • Glaze with Confidence
    • Handbuilding at your Pace
  • WORKSHOPS
    • Throwing Taster
    • Understanding Glaze
    • Throwing for Improvers Day
    • Painting Flowers using Underglaze
    • Throwing Bud Vases off the Hump
    • Screen Printing on Clay
    • Throwing Loosely with Porcelain
    • Nerikomi Flower Patterns
    • Setting Up A Home Studio
    • Drum Lampshade Workshop
    • Festive Pottery Taster
    • Botanical Plaster Casting
    • Animal Sculpture
    • DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
    • Hakeme Brushwork
    • Kurinuki
    • Throwing Mini Moon Jars
  • OUTDOOR FIRINGS
    • Raku Experience
    • Saggar Barrel Firing
    • Naked Raku
    • Raku Full Day
    • Obvara
  • OTHER SERVICES
    • Gift Vouchers
    • Customised Experiences
    • Private Tuition
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    • Enquiry Form
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