10:00 - 16:00

Level: Beginner and up

Create your own ceramic seed head vase from clay in this coil-building pottery workshop, guided step-by-step by Chloe. Inspired by the sculptural shapes of seed pods, you'll learn how to transform clay into a handmade vase using traditional coiling techniques. Suitable for all skill levels, you'll build your vase entirely by hand, learning how to roll, shape and layer coils to create the vessel form. 

Chloe will guide you through each stage of the process, demonstrating how to construct a strong and balanced shape before refining the surface and adding the distinctive seed head-inspired rim. Throughout the workshop, you will learn techniques for joining, smoothing and sculpting clay to create a beautifully finished piece with character and texture.

Once your vase has been made, you will be able to choose from a selection of beautiful glazes to complement your design. Chloe will discuss glaze options and combinations, from subtle and elegant finishes to more expressive effects, helping you select a finish that enhances the form and texture of your vase.

At the end of the workshop, Chloe will take your vase away to be dried, glazed and kiln fired. This process takes approximately 3–5 weeks. Once complete, your finished ceramic vase will be returned to Micklems for collection.

Skills and techniques:

• Coil building

• Hand-building

• Creating sculptural details

• Using glazes and underglazes

Materials:
Materials will be provided by the tutor. The cost of these is £10, which includes the clay, glazes, glazing and firing, payable to the tutor during the course.

What to bring:

• Apron

• Old clothes

• Packed lunch

Included on the day: 

• Any other materials not specified for student to bring/pay for on the day

• Expert tuition

• 1 to 1 guidance

• Detailed demonstrations

• A selection of tea, freshly brewed coffee, biscuits and delicious cakes. If you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies, please feel free to bring along your own provisions/milk alternatives etc.

And of course you take your wonderful creations from the day. If you share any photographs of your day here and/or your finished work, we’d love to see them so please tag us @micklemsfarmcreativeworkshops or use the hashtag #micklemsfarmcreativeworkshops.

Terms - Fee is payable on booking. If, having booked, you can no longer attend, we are unable to offer a refund or transfer you to another workshop. However, you may nominate someone else to attend the workshop or class in your place by notifying us using the contact page on the Micklems Farm website. We reserve the right to cancel a workshop up to 48 hours prior to the workshop date. We will only cancel due to insufficient places sold and you will be refunded the full amount paid.

Number of students: 10