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    • Painting Flowers using Underglaze
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    • Hakeme Brushwork
    • Exploring Design on Clay
    • Nerikomi
    • Setting Up A Home Studio
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    • Whistles
    • Three Bottles: Still Life
    • Animal Sculpture
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  • WEEKLY CLASSES
  • COURSES
    • 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
    • Intermediate Throwing
    • Throwing Large
    • Porcelain Throwing
  • WORKSHOPS
    • Throwing Taster
    • Family Pottery Taster Pooh Bear
    • Summer Pottery Taster
    • Kurinuki
    • Willow Basketry Two Day Workshop
    • Throwing Mini Moon Jars
    • Understanding Glaze
    • Painting Flowers using Underglaze
    • Botanical Plaster Casting
    • Hakeme Brushwork
    • Exploring Design on Clay
    • Nerikomi
    • Setting Up A Home Studio
    • 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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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!
Introducing three more exhibitors to be found at C Introducing three more exhibitors to be found at Ceramics South East. All three are regular potters at The Clay Studio and all will be found in the Courtyard, one of our three Zones at CSE. 
Jane Tattersfield @tattersfield_designs 
Elisa Romero @elisa_clayandsilver 
Julia Johnson - Coach House Ceramics
Join us on Friday 5th June, 5pm to 9pm or Saturday 6th, 10am to 4pm. Free entry.
These pieces are a wonderful demonstration of our These pieces are a wonderful demonstration of our mixed media theme this term. For the bowl shown furthest back, Céline carefully crocheted leather into her bowl, and made another pot utilising a gorgeous piece of driftwood.
We’ve had 2 beautiful lighthouses created in our s We’ve had 2 beautiful lighthouses created in our studio lately. The first is by Sammy from our Wednesday evening class, and the second by Margi from our Tuesday evening class.
Time to reflect on our beautiful planet 🌎 as today Time to reflect on our beautiful planet 🌎 as today is officially Earth Day! Although you could say every day is earth day when you are working with clay. 
These stunning pieces were made by Amanda for our mixed media project. She has cut fresh willow combined with wire to make the frame and illustrated the local landscapes featured by using a combination of underglaze pencils and glazes. 
So lovely to hear the birds singing their Spring songs too. 
Absolutely gorgeous, we’re sure you’d agree.
In this five-week course, venture beyond the basic In this five-week course, venture beyond the basics and grow your confidence with throwing.
This course is ideal for anyone who has learnt the basics of centering and throwing a cylinder and who wishes to broaden their skills and improve. Particularly suitable as a follow-up for anyone who has attended one of our Beginner Throwing courses.
We will concentrate on improving clay prep, throwing and trimming skills, work on consistency, repeating shapes and gaining confidence. 
This course is led by Tim Fluck, and runs on consecutive Fridays for 3 hours each session.
@tim_fluck_ceramics 
Course Dates: 12th June to 10th July 2026
For more info and to book please head to our website theclay.studio - link in bio. 
See you there!
A beautiful low lidded dish. thrown by one of our A beautiful low lidded dish. thrown by one of our students. This looks like it’s been glazed in turquoise and yellow.
Introducing four more very local potters who will Introducing four more very local potters who will be joining us at CSE on 5th & 6th June. Three Kent potters from Tunbridge Wells, and one just along from us on the Ashdown Forest. 🌳
Follow @ceramics.south.east for more updates over the coming weeks, and save the date in your diary! 
@hellakeevilceramics 
@dodhurstceramics 
@barrydorritypotter 
@judes.heartandsoul.ceramics
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!
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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
    • Intermediate Throwing
    • Throwing Large
    • Porcelain Throwing
  • WORKSHOPS
    • Throwing Taster
    • Family Pottery Taster Pooh Bear
    • Summer Pottery Taster
    • Kurinuki
    • Willow Basketry Two Day Workshop
    • Throwing Mini Moon Jars
    • Understanding Glaze
    • Painting Flowers using Underglaze
    • Botanical Plaster Casting
    • Hakeme Brushwork
    • Exploring Design on Clay
    • Nerikomi
    • Setting Up A Home Studio
    • 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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