Pottery workshop: Beginner's Handbuilding

For the perfect introduction to ceramics, join in our six-week beginner’s course. 

Handbuilding is one of the oldest forms of pottery, allowing you to make pots, bowls and more. You'll learn the techniques of pinch pots, coil pots and slab making while being in encouraged to experiment with traditional decorative methods such as slip and glazing.

How to book (update 24/05/21): 

Due to website issues, currently it is only possible to book this course through box office - either over the phone (01326 319461) or in person. Bookings will open at 10am Tuesday 25th May - please do not try to book before this time or leave a voicemail as we are closed on Mondays and will not be able to process your booking. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope online booking will be back as soon as the issue can be fixed. 

When: Mondays, starting 7^th June 2021, 2pm-4pm

Where: The Poly Pottery (at the back of The Poly, accessed from New Street)

Duration: six weeks

Class size: five per class

Tutor: Karl Owen

Cost: £180, including £1 Poly Fund and all materials and equipment.

If you have any questions about the suitability of this course, please contact our head potter Karl at karl@thepoly.org.