Pottery Foundations | 4 Week Course

Oct/Nov course is SOLD OUT! Add your name to the Jan 2027 waitlist! Master the fundamentals of hand-building pottery with our expert ceramicists, who are highly experienced with over a decade of experience. This course is aimed at giving you all the fundamentals to develop your skill as a potter and give you a strong foundation on which to build. Class Schedule: The January 2027 4-week course will start on the 14th January. Thursday Mornings, 10:00am - 13:00pm Thursday Evenings, 18:00am - 21:00pm Syllabus Week 1: Pinching – Shape clay directly with your hands to create organic, one-of-a-kind bowls and vessels. A simple, intuitive starting point. Week 2: Slab Building – Work with rolled-out clay to design more structured pieces like plates, trays, and boxes. Week 3: Coiling – Build up forms using layered coils of clay, giving you control to create taller and more sculptural pieces. Week 4: Surface decoration: Learn slip decoration, Sgraffito, glazing and carving to add colour, texture and character to your pieces. *Please note, no wheel work. What's included? All materials (Clay, glazing, slip, use of tools etc) Firing of all work (Bisque work will be done after drying of each item, and final firing will be done after week 4, collection in 2-3 weeks of final pieces) You take home EVERYTHING you have made! Tea/coffee & biscuits To Note Firing of works takes place every 2–3 weeks. No under 12’s. LOCATION 34 Constantia Main Rd, Wynberg, Cape Town, 7800 Cancellations Seats are limited, so cancellations within 72 hours of the event cannot be refunded. You may however send someone in your place, or, if cancelled before 72 hours, exchange your ticket for a voucher for a later date.