2024 Wednesday Weekly Pottery Classes at Ely College

This is a fabulous way to spend an evening!
You can book yourself a set of 12 pottery sessions.

Classes at Ely College are open to all levels.
The fee covers all materials, clay, glazes and firing. For very prolific makers, please see our Terms and Conditions.

As well as teaching you all the basics of hand building, for the 12 next classes, we will cover the following:
This term, we will cover the following:

• Texture Treasure Hunt: Using found objects to create unique textures and patterns on clay surfaces.
• Mishima Magic: Inlaying coloured slip into clay for intricate surface designs.
• Clay Caricatures: Sculpting caricatured faces or figures for a humorous touch.
• Nature Impressions: Incorporating leaves, flowers, and other natural elements for imprints.
• Ceramic Mosaics: Piecing together clay tiles to form intricate mosaic designs.
• Puzzle Pottery: Creating modular pieces that fit together like a puzzle.
• Ceramic Stamps: Designing and carving custom stamps for pattern and texture.
• Storytelling Sculptures: Crafting clay scenes that tell a narrative or convey emotion.
• Funky Functional-ware: Designing quirky, whimsical, and functional pottery pieces.
• Ceramic Raku Jewellery: Crafting small jewellery pieces using raku firing techniques.
• Glow-in-the-Dark Pottery: Incorporating luminescent glazes for a magical touch.
• Ceramic Mobiles: Creating hanging sculptures with balanced ceramic elements.