4 Week Hand-Built Pottery Course

Ready to get hands-on with clay and create your own unique ceramics?


iCreated Studio
iCreated Studio
4.9 (55)
1k likes

4 x 1.5 hours Class size 1 to 12 guests

$340 (Afterpay available)

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Join our 4-Week Hand-Built Pottery Course at iCreated Studio—a journey into the world of pottery designed especially for beginners. Over four weeks, you’ll learn fundamental techniques like the slab method, pinch pots, and coiling, each essential for hand-built ceramics. By the end, you’ll have a collection of handmade pieces and the skills to keep creating on your own.
Course Outline: Each 90-minute session will focus on a specific technique, with the final week as a free session to put your new skills to the test!
Week 1: Slab Building – Crafting Functional Forms
Start with the basics of the slab method, a versatile technique that uses flat clay sheets to construct various shapes. You’ll learn:
  • How to prepare clay and roll out even slabs.
  • Techniques for cutting, shaping, and joining slabs without cracks or warping.
  • Creating simple projects like a tray, small plate, or planter.
By the end of this session, you’ll complete your first functional form—perfect for getting a feel for working with clay!
Week 2: Pinch Pot Technique – Embracing Organic Shapes
In Week 2, we’ll dive into pinch potting, a technique ideal for forming small, round vessels. You’ll learn:
  • How to form a pinch pot by hand and refine its shape.
  • Techniques for even walls and a smooth finish.
  • Decorative ideas to personalise your piece.
For your project, you’ll create a set of small pinch pots—ideal for use as bowls, cups, or candle holders.
Week 3: Coiling – Building Taller, Structured Pieces
The coiling technique is fantastic for adding height and structure to pottery. You’ll explore:
  • How to roll even coils and stack them to build up walls.
  • Methods for blending and smoothing coils for a seamless look.
  • Creating forms like a vase or tall cup.
Your Week 3 project will be a coiled vessel, perfect for holding flowers or utensils, showcasing the height and structure of this technique.
Week 4: Freestyle Project – Bringing It All Together
In our final week, you’ll put your skills to the test with a project of your choice! Use any technique (or a combination of them) to create a unique piece with guidance available as needed. This is a great opportunity to experiment, make something ambitious, or refine one of the methods you enjoyed most.
Please check the course dates before booking to ensure your availability for all 4 sessions. Due to limited spaces available, you will not be able to transfer between workshop courses.

Knowledge required
Beginner Friendly
 
What you'll get
All materials: clay, tools, and underglaze options.
Glazing and firing for selected pieces.
Small class sizes for individual attention.
Perfect for anyone wanting to explore pottery at their own pace, this course combines hands-on practice with personalised support to help you discover the joys of hand-built ceramics. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and start your pottery journey with us at iCreated Studio!
Session repeats

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

iCreated Studio, Bergen Way, Mindarie WA

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iCreated Studio
iCreated Studio

4.9 (55)
1k likes

iCreated Studio - creative space and artist gallery.
Opened in November 2022, iCreated Studio is located north of the river in Mindarie.
iCreated Studio is designed to host a wide range of creative experiences and to showcase local artists and artisans in our gallery area to help build a creative community. You will learn how to create wonderful pieces that you will be proud to show or use in a fun, inclusive and creative environment.
Each month we host artists in residence where you get to see how products are made, and art is produced. Our gallery shop showcases local, national and international artists & artisans and their stories. Find out the story behind the product or artwork that you purchase.
iCreated Studio - home to your next creative experience
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Jennifer (December 2022)
"We had the most wonderful time during our wreath making workshop.
It was a great afternoon of creativity and yummy food and drinks. Definitely a lovely way to finish off our year. So well organised and such a beautiful space. We all agree we will be looking out for more exciting workshops in the new year. Thank you so much"
Joanne (December 2022)
"What a little gem of a studio.
I went along to make a Christmas wreath and loved every part of the class. Beautiful food was unexpected but so lovely. I will definitely be looking to see what other classes I can do."
Colin (December 2022)
"Such a great little workshop!!!
The best thing was that although planned and structured, the whole presentation was so relaxed, informal and fun. Even the most inexperienced photographer wouldn't in any way feel intimidated or out of place.
If there are any other workshops planned on particular subjects I for one will be most keen."

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