240 Clay courses

This is a step by step digital workshop that will be sent directly to your inbox for you to keep forever. All my workshops are suitable for beginners and the more experienced artist.  I have 25 years experience delivering workshops to all ages and abilities. I use white earthenwear clay and finish with underglazes but any clay can be used including air dry clay for people who do not have a kiln. An info sheet will be sent out with this workshop with a list of recommended tools and where you can purchase.

Explore the world of Ceramic Arts with our comprehensive course! Unleash your creativity through hands-on experiences in sculpting, glaze chemistry, surface decoration, and kiln firing. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, embark on a journey to master crafting skills and cultivate your unique artistic voice. Join us for an immersive exploration into the captivating realm of Ceramic Arts: where tradition meets contemporary design.

Ideal as an introduction to working creatively with clay. This two hour workshop is aimed at beginners who would like an introduction to making ceramics.

Electric Kilns and Firing - an online course by Tim Thornton. The course covers firing and maintaining your kiln, and the effect firing has on clays and glazes

Calling all artists! We're proud to announce that we're opening up a brand-new artist retreat, and we want YOU to be there. Our Artist Retreat is a week-long retreat that gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the art of your choice, from beginner to advanced. We'll give you expert tuition in the arts and crafts of your choice, so you can spend your week focused on learning and exploring your creativity. At Gifted Crafts, we believe that everyone is an artist. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, we promise you'll find something new to learn at our retreat. You'll be immersed in an unforgettable week of activities and hands-on learning in the arts and crafts of your choice—from pewter casting to bookbinding, from enamelling to printing, from drawing to felting, from painting to yarn craft. We've even got some surprises up our sleeves for artists who love photography and sketching. And don't forget about foiling, engraving, batik…We think you get the idea.

A standalone 10 week/session course that will introduce you to the basic materials, tools, equipment and techniques used in paper crafting and mixed media work and to Craft4Smiles C.I.C and our tutors. You will be sent all the materials and equipment needed to complete the course. At the end of each lesson you will have a crafted item to take away to keep or show family and friends. You will be told about the other courses you offer so that you can make an informed choice about further learning.

All ages welcome for 8 plus they can sculpt what they like for two hours or you can have a theme, the birthday child has a go on the wheel too. A small ball of air hardening clay each to take home in your party bags (clay tools are also available for party bags on request for an additional charge). . you are welcome to bring your own drinks and nibbles and have a wander around the animals too. Two and a half  hrs for 8 people or over £35 THEN £15 PER CHILD

A complete step by step workshop on how to make a crow character with a top hat. The video is structured so that you can work along with me or pause/fast forward at will. If you have any questions please feel free to send me a message :) The video lasts for two hours. You will need: clay, tools, rolling pin, slip, You could also use air dry clay