Hand Building
Handbuilding pottery is one of the most traditional and accessible methods of working with clay. Unlike wheel throwing, it doesn’t require a pottery wheel, and can be done using just your hands and a few basic tools. There are three main techniques used in hand-building: Pinching, Coiling and Slab Building
Each method can be combined, and handbuilders often use all three techniques in one piece. Handbuilding is ideal for sculpting, textured work, and creating unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. It encourages creativity, giving artists the freedom to explore form without the constraints of a wheel.
Here at the pottery, we believe in the joy of progression! That’s why we offer exciting pathways for you to keep growing your skills. Our new sessions start with our fun and hands-on 3-week beginner’s course, then take it up a notch with our 3 week further practice. Whether you’re just starting or have some experience our skilled tutors will guide you at your own pace. No previous experience needed.
Please click the button below to book your space. The date shown on the calendar is the start date of your 3 week course.
We offer the following classes:
• Morning Class: Wednesdays at 10:00 AM- 12 PM (2 hours). Tutor Elen Bowen.
• Runs 7 rounds a year.
• Each session is 2 hours long and runs for 3 consecutive weeks.
• Evening Class: Thursdays at 6:30 PM-8:30 PM (2 hours). Tutor James Lee
• Each session is 2 hours long and runs for 3 consecutive weeks.
Important: It is essential that you are able to attend all 3 classes in the series.
Click below to book your place. Dates given is the starting date of each course.
Please click the button below to book your space. The date shown on the calendar is the start date of your 3 week course.
We offer the following classes:
• Morning Class: Wednesdays at 10:00 AM- 12 PM (2 hours). Tutor Elen Bowen.
• Each session is 2 hours long and runs for 3 consecutive weeks.
• Evening Class: Thursdays at 6:30 PM-8:30 PM (2 hours). Tutor James Lee
• Each session is 2 hours long and runs for 3 consecutive weeks.
Important: It is essential that you are able to attend all 3 classes in the series.
Click below to book your place. Dates given is the starting date of each course.
Please click the button below to book your space. The date shown on the calendar is the start date of your 3 week course.
We offer the following classes:
• Morning Class: Wednesdays at 10:00 AM- 12 PM (2 hours). Tutor Elen Bowen.
• Each session is 2 hours long and runs for 3 consecutive weeks.
• Evening Class: Thursdays at 6:30 PM-8:30 PM (2 hours). Tutor James Lee
• Each session is 2 hours long and runs for 3 consecutive weeks.
Important: It is essential that you are able to attend all 3 classes in the series.
Click below to book your place. Dates given is the starting date of each course.
DISCLAIMER:
Classes are non refundable once booked.
Working with clay can be very messy. We supply aprons but it is probably best if you come to the classes in clothes and footwear you don't mind getting dirty. No watches or jewellery to be worn and you may want to tie your hair back in preparation. Cardiff Pottery Workshops Foundation will not be held responsible for any damage to clothing, shoes, jewellery, watches or mobile devices whilst in the studio.
Unfortunately if you miss a class this cannot be taken at a later date and no reimbursement will be offered.
Classes start on time and if you are late you can join the class but time cannot be made up at the end of the workshop.
Classes must be paid for in full.
Please be aware you are in a working studio and due care and attention must be given. Inductions will be given on the equipment you will be using. You must not use any other equipment in the studio. Cardiff Pottery Workshop Foundations will not be held responsible for any injury you may incur if you break the rules of the studio.
We want you to have the best experience during your time in the studio and part of that is making sure all participants comply with our health and safety procedures. You must sign a form agreeing to comply with our Health and Safety practice. The company reserves the right to exclude any participant if they consistently fail to meet any of these conditions.
All work made in classes will be bisque fired and glazed. Please be aware that although every due care and attention is given to every piece we put in the kiln, once inside the kiln we cannot be held responsible for any work that cracks, explodes or is damaged due to another object exploding. This unfortunately, is out of our hands and is part of the many difficulties of working with clay.
We endeavour to have all finished work ready for collection within 5 weeks. After this date we hold all work for a minimum of 12 weeks. Any work not collected after this date will unfortunately be discarded due to minimal studio space. Collection of work is the responsibility of the maker.
All images on the website with our Logo being to Kelly Campbell and are her designs.
Filming is prohibited whilst in the studio during your class.