This workshop is for all abilities and will work through the techniques required to produce your own handbuilt mugs from a slab of clay.

You will learn to roll clay slabs effectively, measure & cut component parts, form cylinders and handles and then join all the pieces. The methods & techniques will all be demonstrated and small class sizes mean lots of individual advice allowing room for your own creative flourishes.

Mugs will be finished with coloured slip decoration & techniques for this will also be demonstrated & discussed. Your mugs will need to dry completely (at least a week!) before being fired and then a transparent glaze will be applied & fired again to make them good for everyday use!

You will then be notified to come and collect your creations.

Tutor: Abi Leach
Date & Time: Sat 10th Aug, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Wheel Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £95 (£0.00 VAT) 

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Our on-site café Blend is open until 4pm each day.

For more information:
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Who is this workshop for?

Suitable for all abilities

What will I need?

All materials provided.

Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or bring an apron with you

Please tie back loose hair and remove jewellery

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

meet your tutor

Abi makes a range of hand built domestic ware in terracotta adding coloured slip for pattern, decoration and colour. Production is in small batches and although all my work shares characteristics, no two pieces are exactly the same as the very nature of hand building ensures this! The pieces are designed to be used everyday and are intended to be humorous & provoke a smile.

Her work is stocked by several galleries throughout the UK, she regularly attends Craft Fairs & Festivals as well as being invited to submit work for specific exhibitions. I am a qualified and experienced teacher, having taught Art & Design at Secondary Schools for 15 years. I really enjoy teaching Ceramics and passing on my knowledge, skills & enthusiasm for making in clay to Children & Adults alike.