5 Day Handbuilding Pottery Workshop
Spend five transformative days shaping clay with your hands. No wheel. No shortcuts. Just you, earth, and the ancient art of handbuilding.
5 Days
Total Classes
5 Consecutive Days
Workshop Schedule
999 AED
Course Fee
1.5 – 2 Hours
Per Day Session
Creative Hands Pottery Studio
More Than A Class - A Tactile Creative Experience
The renowned 5 day handbuilding workshop in the Creative hands pottery studio is designed specifically for beginner as well as experienced artists. Over five days, you will explore traditional handbuilding techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab construction.
- Basic pottery tool kit will be provided
- High-quality stoneware clay
- 1 extra session for glazing
- Glazing of up to 5 pieces
- All materials and apron included
The Five Days
Your journey in handbuilding
Day 01
Introduction to Clay
Be familiarised with the clay types as well as fundamental techniques such as pinching.
- Wedging & Preparation
- Pinch Pot Fundamentals
- Surface Texturing
Day 02
Coiling Techniques
Find out how to create forms with coils. Design vases, pots or sculptures with a strong design and unique structure.
- Coil Rolling Technique
- Building Tall Forms
- Blending & Smoothing
Day 03
Slab Construction
Work with rolled clay slabs to create useful items such as plates, trays, and boxes. Consider joining, cutting and shaping techniques.
- Rolling Even Slabs
- Score & Slip Joining
- Enclosed Forms
Day 04
Surface Design and Texture
Explore carving, stamping and creating textures. Discover how to bring personality and detail into your creations.
- Carving & Sgraffito
- Slip Trailing
- Impressed Patterns
Day 05
The final step and Glazing
Get better at your craft and learn glazing basics. Apply finishes to make your work ready for firing, while enjoying the creative process.
- Glaze Application
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I expect my pieces that I have completed?
The process typically takes about 2 weeks. We will let you know when you’re ready for collection. We can schedule shipping to India for an additional fee.
What number of pieces can be made in the workshop?
A majority of students produce 5 to 6 pieces over five days. This is dependent on the size and level of goals. Each piece is not guaranteed to survive (that’s part of the clay’s nature! ). However, you’ll usually take home 5 fired glazes that you can take home.
What if I’m not able to attend all five days?
It is highly recommended that you attend every day. Suppose you are unable to attend a session due to an unexpected event. It is possible to schedule an additional session, based on studio capacity. Contact us for more information about the situation.
Ready to Begin?
You can reserve your space in the Studio.
We invite you to take part in the 5 day handbuilding pottery workshop at Creative Hands Pottery Studio and begin creating with clay right now.