Sip, Clay and Charcoal workshop in Norwich

ADDED BONUS: You’ll also have the option of capturing your clay piece in charcoal as a still life.

Sip, clay and charcoal is a relaxed, social clay modelling workshop in our central Norwich studio.

No experience needed. No artistic skills required.

Just you, a lump of clay, good music, and the simple pleasure of making something with your hands. This is not a technical class. It’s a creative session designed for enjoyment, experimentation, and switching off from screens for a couple of hours.

Bring a drink (BYOB and nibbles). Come with friends. Or turn up solo and get completely absorbed in the process.

We’ll guide you through simple techniques to shape, sculpt, and create your own unique piece.

All materials are provided.

Expect a fun, hands-on experience that feels more like a great night out than a workshop.

What to Expect at our Clay and charcoal workshop

You’ll be welcomed into the studio and introduced to the clay through a series of simple, guided exercises designed especially for beginners.

We start loose. No intensity. No seriousness, just getting comfortable with the material.

We'll guide you through shaping, you’ll pinch, shape, smooth, build and carve. Experimenting will help you create while keeping the atmosphere light, playful, and relaxed.

We’ll play some warm up games, like:

1. Clay pass ball
2. Blind and speed sculpting
3. Emotional shapes.

Why people love Sculpt and Sip
Because working with clay is grounding, absorbing and surprisingly calming.

Hands move.

Minds quiet.

Conversation flows.

Two hours disappear faster than you expect.

There’s no artistic pressure.
Some people make abstract forms.

Some make characters.

Some make wonderfully strange creations that defy explanation.

That’s part of the fun.

Charcoal
You have the option of sketching your clay shape in charcoal, another wonderfully tactile material, the two work so well together. You can also have fun drawing the other clay figures made by the group.

We'll show you some simple charcoal techniques to get you used to handling the charcoal. Knowing a few different effects will give you the confidence when it comes to sketching.

Who is the workshop for?

For beginners, friends and creative escapes:

• No experience needed it's for complete beginners.
• No art & craft skills required.
• Ideal for singles, couples and small groups,

Perfect for:

• Curious first timers.
• Creative escape seekers
• Friends looking for something different in Norwich.
• Visitors exploring creative experiences in East Anglia.
• Families wanting to try something new together.
• Anyone who enjoys making things with their hands.

If you like the idea of slow, mindful creativity, you'll love Clay and Charcoal.

Why choose Artidote in Norwich

Is a bright, airy and welcoming space full of light, art and plants. It's been designed to make you feel good. There is plenty of space, with a range of seating, including ergonomic chairs and sit-stand desks. This ensures you can sit, stand and move throughout your time here.

1. Small group sizes (6-14)
2. Central Norwich studio location
3. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere
4. Focus on creative confidence, not rigid instruction.

The ingredients for a great creative experience:

• A safe and supportive space.
• Allow the time, creativity shouldn’t be a luxury.
• Have fun, enter into a playful and childlike state.
• A positive mind set really helps, lose the critical voice in your head.
• Making mistakes is encouraged.
• When being creative, nothing is ever silly or ridiculous.
• If you are a perfectionist, try and put this to one side.
• Try different things, experiment, ask yourself what’s the worst that can happen?
• Always be curious.
• Push yourself out of your comfort zone.
• Humour is so important, don’t forget to laugh, you’re here to have fun.

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