Christmas Tea light House Workshop at Honeybourne Pottery

This wonderful class will start with a warm welcome and a festive drink to sip, while you watch a demonstration given by Sophie. She will show you how to get started making your ceramic house using the slab-building technique. You will be taught how to assemble and join slabs of clay together and also shown the various techniques you will need to decorate and make your house unique! Stamps and texturing tools can be rolled into the clay to decorate the surface, embellishments added and elements such as windows and doors cut out. All materials will be provided, however feel free to bring along any other craft items should you wish to personalise your house further. Sophie will be on hand throughout the session offering guidance & expertise to help you along the way. The white stoneware clay you will be using, is very easy to work with and provides the perfect background on which to add colour once your piece is constructed.

After the session, your finished tea light will be left for a week to thoroughly dry out. It will then be bisque fired and after dipped in a transparent glaze, and fired again. The glaze will give the ware a glossy finish, making the ceramic heat resistant. After shrinkage, the finished piece will measure approx. 7cm x 6cm x 10cm (LxWxH).

Collections can be made from the studio on 21st/22nd Dec or P&P can be arranged for a small additional cost.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Your own potter’s workstation & all materials / tools.
• A full demonstration and expert tuition throughout.
• Coloured slips to decorate your piece.
• Light & airy studio to relax and get creative.
• Complimentary festive drink on arrival.
• Firing & glazing of your finished tea light.

COST: £72 pp (suitable for ages 12+)

ABILITY: Suitable for beginners & those who have experience making things with clay.

DURATION: The class runs for 2 hours (including demonstration & clean up time).

GOOD TO KNOW: You will be in a workshop environment, so please wear practical clothes & footwear that you don't mind getting a little messy (the clay doesn’t stain and will wash out easily). By the nature of ceramics there is always a risk of technical failure, cracks or explosions for which we cannot be held responsible.