POTTERY AND CERAMICS
At the Paxton Pottery we run many classes and workshops for all ages. We welcome those who are starting their pottery journey and those and who wish to continue learning. We also hold workshops for groups and offer pottery painting for your creative celebration.
About the courses
Our courses, workshops and parties take place on a Monday, Tuesday Evening and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Private sessions can be arranged to suit your event, workshop or party.
Introduction To Pottery
This structured course is designed to give beginners a rounded experience of pottery and the several techniques we use to create ceramic pieces. Over six weeks you will learn how to create and decorate set of tiles, a lidded box, a bowl, a vase, various pinch pots and glaze sample pieces, You will be introduced to the art of hand building, Wheel throwing, applying glazes, design and leave with a love of ceramics.
Monday 7pm - 9.30pm
£200 - 15hrs qualified tuition with materials and firing included. Book a place with a non returnable £30 deposit and then 2 further payments of £85 in week 1 and 3. Expect fun and creativity!
Pottery for all
This course is designed for beginners and returning learners. Beginners will follow the course outline in the Introduction to Pottery Course. Returning learners are encouraged to work on individual projects using various glazes, tools and resources available. You will receive continued support, guidance and experience in order to expand your pottery knowledge.
Tuesday 7pm - 9.30pm
£200 - 15hrs qualified tuition with materials and firing included. Book a place with a £30 deposit and 2 further payments of £85 in week 1 and 3. Info and booking here
WHEEL THROWING Taster Workshops
This workshop is designed for beginners who would like to try their hand with this wonderful clay craft and experience throwing on a potters wheel. Class sizes are limited to 4 people for focused tuition so you can achieve satisfying results in creating your unique pieces. Workshops are 3 hours long to give you time to relax and enjoy the taught techniques. You will learn to centre the clay and create simple shapes.
Included in the price are demonstrations, guided tuition, earthenware clay and firing. Glazing your best 2 pieces can be done on a Monday or Tuesday evening during our glazing sessions alongside our hand building course students. Upcoming glazing dates will be given to you on the day.
The workshops take place in our private pottery space and we have a cafe on site for refreshments in the art gallery.
if you are a group of 4 and would like to enquire about dates and workshop fees get in touch at thepaxtoncentre@gmail.com
POTTERY AND PROSECCO
Want a creative activity for your hen party, baby shower or birthday? We run workshops for you to create ceramic trinket boxes, mementos, tile plaques and more. Party organisers can receive a framed set of small tiles made by your friends and family. Mimimum 10 people attending the workshop.
About Beth
Course Tutor
Beth has been working with pottery in South East London for 15 years and loves the permanence and fragility of ceramics. Clay allows you to express ideas alongside designs concepts. The wide range of clays, glazes and techniques still excites her now as when she first discovered pottery. Beth’s training in the craft was provided by Adult Education and she gained a City and Guilds certificate in Design for Craft and Ceramics and PTLLS (preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector) teaching qualifications. She has worked on many school and community ceramic arts projects and teaches Pottery courses and workshops at The Paxton Centre.