Hand - Building Club & 10 week Course.
10th September - 12th November 2026.
Thursday 6pm - 8pm
A 10-week hand-building clay course introduces students to creating ceramic pieces without a potter's wheel, using traditional hand-forming techniques. The course is typically suitable for beginners as well as those with some prior experience who want to develop their skills. If you have completed our Beginner’s Course and wish to develop your skills, or, if you are a beginner then this is for you!
Isaac Yeboah is a Ghanaian artist based in Hull, who works primarily in drawing and ceramics. He is led by the guiding principle that art can facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, and believes that truth lies in our songs, myths and stories. Over 10 weeks, Isaac will lead participants to transform clay into sculptural and decorative objects through a series of guided projects and technical exercises.
Pinch pots – forming vessels by shaping clay with the fingers and thumb.
Coil building – constructing forms by stacking and blending rolled clay coils.
Slab building – creating objects from rolled-out sheets of clay.
Joining and scoring – securely attaching clay pieces together.
Surface decoration – using carving, impressing, slip decoration, and texture techniques.
Basic glazing – applying ceramic glazes to finished work.
Introduction to clay and studio practices
Pinch-pot forms and simple vessels
Coil-built containers and sculptural forms
Slab-built forms
Combining techniques for more complex projects
Decorative surface treatments and textures
Designing and building a personal project
Completing and refining projects
Glazing techniques and colour application
Final glazing, critique, and collection of finished work
Participants may create:
Decorative vessels
Planters
Sculptural pieces
Personalized ceramic artworks
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Understand the properties and stages of clay.
Use core hand-building techniques confidently.
Design and construct original ceramic pieces.
Apply decorative finishes and glazes.
Understand the firing process and ceramic studio safety.
The course emphasizes creativity, craftsmanship, and the satisfaction of making unique handmade ceramics from start to finish.
Please note that the studio is accessible via stairs.
See below for our Terms and Conditions.
Hand - Building Club & 10 week Course.
10th September - 12th November 2026.
Thursday 6pm - 8pm
A 10-week hand-building clay course introduces students to creating ceramic pieces without a potter's wheel, using traditional hand-forming techniques. The course is typically suitable for beginners as well as those with some prior experience who want to develop their skills. If you have completed our Beginner’s Course and wish to develop your skills, or, if you are a beginner then this is for you!
Isaac Yeboah is a Ghanaian artist based in Hull, who works primarily in drawing and ceramics. He is led by the guiding principle that art can facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, and believes that truth lies in our songs, myths and stories. Over 10 weeks, Isaac will lead participants to transform clay into sculptural and decorative objects through a series of guided projects and technical exercises.
Pinch pots – forming vessels by shaping clay with the fingers and thumb.
Coil building – constructing forms by stacking and blending rolled clay coils.
Slab building – creating objects from rolled-out sheets of clay.
Joining and scoring – securely attaching clay pieces together.
Surface decoration – using carving, impressing, slip decoration, and texture techniques.
Basic glazing – applying ceramic glazes to finished work.
Introduction to clay and studio practices
Pinch-pot forms and simple vessels
Coil-built containers and sculptural forms
Slab-built forms
Combining techniques for more complex projects
Decorative surface treatments and textures
Designing and building a personal project
Completing and refining projects
Glazing techniques and colour application
Final glazing, critique, and collection of finished work
Participants may create:
Decorative vessels
Planters
Sculptural pieces
Personalized ceramic artworks
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Understand the properties and stages of clay.
Use core hand-building techniques confidently.
Design and construct original ceramic pieces.
Apply decorative finishes and glazes.
Understand the firing process and ceramic studio safety.
The course emphasizes creativity, craftsmanship, and the satisfaction of making unique handmade ceramics from start to finish.
Please note that the studio is accessible via stairs.
See below for our Terms and Conditions.