Pottery courses, tasters and events.

 Please note that this class will take place at Minima, 98-100 Hospital St, Birmingham B19 3QP

Join us at minima for a mindful two-hour workshop on hand-building Christmas ornaments in fine white stoneware clay. You will enjoy refreshments and beverages from One¹ upon arrival to get your creative juices flowing before you get stuck in. We will first discuss the fascinating journey of clay and learn how to prepare it. Following a detailed demonstration, you will then roll out some slabs and carefully sculpt them into stunning ceramic pieces.

The finished ornaments will dry slowly and go through the kiln before they are ready in time for Christmas. This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners as well as those who have some experience with clay. Aprons and all materials will be provided.

Cost: £46 per person 

Suitable for beginners who are up for a challenge 

A 2-hour session that guides you through the fundamental steps of throwing a pot on the wheel. In the first part, we will cover some essential theory and you will learn to prepare your clay. Following a detailed demonstration, you will then have the chance to create your own pieces. 

Throwing is a messy business, remember to bring an apron and trim long nails as they can get in the way of your creative expression. There are more subsequent stages before a pot is fully finished. At the end of the session you will be asked to pick your favourite piece to be glazed/fired for you – which is included in the price and normally takes around 6 weeks. The firing of additional pots is charged at £10 per piece.

Cost: £60 per person

Capacity: up to 6 participants – larger groups are welcome though please get in touch first 

taught by Abi Wright

12 weeks | 9th January – 27th March

6:00pm-8:30pm | £360

• a comprehensive course covering all steps of the process – clay preparation,  hand building, throwing on the wheel and glazing.
• suitable for beginners and people looking to improve their skills
• a small group of 8 students
• all materials and the firing of 1 piece per week are included

taught by Abi Wright

12 weeks | 10th January – 28th March

6:00pm-8:30pm | £360

• a comprehensive course covering all steps of the process – clay preparation,  hand building, throwing on the wheel and glazing.
• suitable for beginners and people looking to improve their skills
• a small group of 8 students
• all materials and the firing of 1 piece per week are included

taught by Abi Wright

12 weeks | 10th January – 28th March

3pm-5:30pm | £320

• a comprehensive course covering all steps of the process – clay preparation,  hand building, throwing on the wheel and glazing.
• suitable for beginners and people looking to improve their skills
• a small group of 8 students
• all materials and the firing of 1 piece per week are included

taught by Libby Gillies

12 weeks | 14th January – 1st April

11:00am-1:30pm | £360

• a comprehensive course covering all steps of the process – clay preparation,  hand building, throwing on the wheel and glazing.
• suitable for beginners and people looking to improve their skills
• a small group of 8 students
• all materials and the firing of 1 piece per week are included