Kids Summer Clay Club at Common Clay Tuesdays: 4, 11 & 18 August
Ages 8–11 | 10am–12pm
Ages 12-16 | 1 - 3pm
A series of fun, hands-on sessions where kids can make, experiment and get creative in a relaxed studio. Across the three weeks, we’ll explore hand-building, sculpting, surface decoration & time on the pottery wheel.
Book a single session or join all three. No experience needed—just come along and have a go.
Small, supportive groups led by experienced artist facilitators. All materials, tools & firing included.
Optional full-day add-on: Kids Woodwork at @do_your_ideas (booked separately). Coming soon on their website.
Raku Sundays at Common Clay!
2nd, 9th & 23rd August 2026
Join us this August to explore Raku — a fast, expressive firing process where red-hot pots are transformed through flame, smoke, and rapid cooling, creating rich, unpredictable surfaces.
Led by artist @katalina_caliendo_ these sessions introduce both traditional Raku and alternative techniques, including Obvara, horsehair, feathers, and a range of combustibles and glazes.
Dates & times:
2 Aug (11–1.30) — Making Session
9, 23 Aug (10–4) — Glazing and firing
Bring your own bisque-fired pots, use pieces made on 2 Aug, or choose from the studio. Small group (max 6) with plenty of guidance throughout.
All materials, firing, glazes and lunch included. Outdoor, weather dependent. All levels welcome
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〰️Weekend Teapot Making Course 〰️
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July 2026
10am–4pm
This two-day course is designed for intermediate potters who are confident with the basics of wheel throwing and ready to take on more complex forms. You should be able to centre clay and comfortably throw at least 600g. Working in a small, supportive group, you’ll have your own wheel for the duration of the course, with plenty of opportunity for focused practice and individual guidance throughout.
By the end of the course, you will have created your own teapot, along with any additional components or related forms. Your work will be glazed and fired for you in a glaze of your choice, or you are welcome to book a drop-in session at the studio to glaze it yourself. Finished pieces will be ready to collect approximately 6 weeks later (or can be posted by arrangement).
Each day includes a vegetarian lunch, as well as tea and coffee, so you can settle in, focus on making, and enjoy the process at a relaxed pace.
Taught by the brilliant ceramicist @clvbrookes
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✨ Only a couple of places left! ✨
Join our 8-Week Ceramics Course for Beginners & Improvers, starting next week at Common Clay Studio in Bexhill.
Led by the amazing @agataantoninabogacka , this course is perfect whether you’re completely new to ceramics or looking to build on existing skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Mondays, 10:00–12:30
13th April – 15th June 2026 (excluding Bank Holidays)
Over 8 weeks, you’ll explore a range of hand-building techniques including coiling, slab building, and pinch forming, along with surface decoration and glazing to personalise your work.
You’ll also get the chance to try the potter’s wheel, with a couple of sessions introducing basic throwing techniques — a great way to experience both approaches.
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