I'm thrilled to launch a series of monthly Clay Club sessions from my garden studio in Berkhamsted. You will learn new skills, create a variety of original ceramic pieces, and deepen your knowledge of the ceramic world.
These classes are meant to be a progression on the basics, therefore it would be ideal for you to have had some prior experience with clay. Six places available in each session. First come, first served!
SESSION CONTENT:
01 CHELSEA OLLA: Create a terracotta olla vessel and stopper, an innovative ceramic irrigation method designed to be embedded in a garden bed, allowing for the gradual watering of your plants. As seen at this year's Chelsea Flower Show 2025, my olla vessels were on display in the award-winning Navium Marine: Blue Mind Garden.
Tuesday 15th July, 2025
02 SLIP TRAILING
Learn how to utilise a slip trailer to produce detailed 3D linework with recycled, watered-down clay (known as slip). After developing your slip trail design, you’ll be provided with premade piece to work on.
Tuesday 112th August, 2025
03 SGRAFFITO (meaning "scratch" in Italian)
A technique where you carefully carve away at the surface of a piece which has been previously painted with a contrasting black slip. Your carved design will reveal the white clay beneath. You’ll be provided with a platter to work on.
Tuesday 23rd September, 2025
04 GUAC PLATE
Make a set of Guac Plates, my original design to avoid messy fingers and one-handed dipping! Suitable for guacamole, hummus, or any other delicious foods. A choice of clay will be available for you to choose from.
Tuesday 14th October, 2025
05 TEXTURE PLAY
Create a series of ceramic wall hangings (perfect for bathrooms and kitchens where delicate art cannot go), experimenting with architectural materials. Feel free to bring your own textures, particularly if they have meaning to you.
Tuesday 11th November, 2025
06 FESTIVE MAKE!
A chance to relax and create ahead of the festivities. Make a set of ornaments to decoprate your home, or build a cluster of Christmas trees which can house incense cones or tealights underneath.
Tuesday 2nd December, 2025
07 CONTENT TBC
Repeat content for those that couldn’t make earlier dates, or just want to make more of the same. Or new content - watch this space.
Tuesday 13th January, 2025
08 CONTENT TBC
Repeat content for those that couldn’t make earlier dates, or just want to make more of the same. Or new content - watch this space.
Tuesday 10th February, 2025
