Introduction to pottery - 6 weeks

Name: Introduction to pottery - 6 weeks
Start: 2026-07-25T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-09-05T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Westcliff Library

Schedule

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Westcliff Library | Southend-on-Sea, EN

This 6-week Introduction to Pottery course is a beginner-friendly handbuilding course designed for anyone curious about working with clay.
About this Event

You will learn the foundations of pottery through pinch and coiling techniques, whilst developing an understanding of how to shape, build, and control clay by hand.

During the sessions, you will make your own vase or vessel, and explore texture and surface decoration.

This course is perfect for beginners looking to explore working with clay and enjoy a relaxed, creative environment.
The workshops are designed for adults, but can be open to all ages if under-18s are accompanied by an adult.

6 week course. Classes will be on these dates:

25 Jul 2026 | 2pm -4pm

01 Aug 2026 | 2pm -4pm

08 Aug 2026 | 2pm -4pm

A WEEK BREAK

22 Aug 2026 | 2pm -4pm

29 Aug 2026 | 2pm -4pm

05 Sep 2026 | 2pm -4pm

Location:

Westcliff Library,

649 London Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea,

Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9PD
The venue is on the ground floor and wheelchair-accessible