Hand-Building in Clay: 2-Part Ceramics Workshop

Hand-Building in Clay: 2-Part Workshop

This two-part hand-building workshop is perfect for both beginners and those with some experience in clay. Over two weeks (2 hours per session), you’ll learn essential techniques such as slab building and coil work, with the chance to create 1-2 unique pieces.

Beginners will receive step-by-step guidance, while more experienced students can work on self-led projects with personalized support. With small class sizes (up to 8 people), you'll benefit from plenty of hands-on assistance.

Week 1 (Beginners): You’ll create a coil pot and design a template for a slab pot.

Week 2 (Beginners): You’ll refine the coil pot and assemble and finish the slab pot.

At the end of the course, you’ll choose a glaze, and the instructor will fire and finish your work, ready for collection within two weeks. It’s a fantastic way to explore or refine your hand-building skills in a fun and supportive setting!

Please bring a towel, apron, and wear clothes that you won't mind getting a little messy – clay washes off, but it can get on everything!

This is a class is intended for adults age 16 +.
Children under 16 can take part with a supervising adult.

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The tutor: Ruth ( she/ her) has 20+ years experience working as an artist and curator in the UK, the Netherlands, and the USA. She holds degrees in Visual Communication and Fine Arts and has a passion for teaching ceramics, drawing, and painting.

The Venue: Creative Bloc is a new arts collective and creative studio in Glasgow North-West. 814 Garscube Road, G20 7ET.
Entrance to the studio is via one small step at the front door on Garscube road and there is level access from the car park at the back. Please email [email protected] for more accessibility information.
Public transport:
First busses 60, 60A, 61 - Bluebird X10, X10A and West Coast Motors 17 all stop on Maryhill Road just 2 minutes walk away.
Kelvinbridge and St Georges Cross underground are approx 17mins walk.
Car:
There is on-street parking on Garscube Rd and a small visitors carpark at the back entrance, accessed via Firhill Rd.

Host or Publisher Creative Bloc