A relaxed, supportive way to learn handbuilding

£250 | 6 sessions | Use across 10 weeks

At Cheshire Clay Studios, we know that life is busy. Holidays crop up, work shifts change, family plans happen. So we’ve designed our beginner and novice clay classes to give you flexibility without losing the structure and support that make learning enjoyable.

No pressure. No annoyance about missed weeks. Just steady, supported making.

What to Expect

These classes are perfect for beginners and those returning to clay.

Each session is guided by one of our experienced class leaders, who will help you build confidence in:

• Pinch techniques

• Slab building

• Coiling

• Surface decoration

• Glazing and finishing

Rather than everyone making the same piece each week, you’ll work on your own projects with guidance and demonstrations along the way. This means you can move at a pace that feels right for you — whether that’s gently finding your feet or diving into something more ambitious.

You’ll leave with a collection of handmade pieces that are entirely your own.

How It Works

• Book onto the next available six week block of classes

• Attend the sessions that you can in that six week block.

• Let your tutor know when you can’t come and save your unused sessions until the next block of classes to use then.

• Reschedule or cancel whenever you need to – just drop us an email to let us know that you can’t attend.

What’s Included

Your £250 includes:

• All clay

• All glazing

• Bisque and glaze firings up to 30 cm high and/or wide

• Full tuition

• Use of studio tools and equipment

A welcoming studio, good company, and the quiet satisfaction of making something with your hands.

A Little More Than Just a Class

Many of our students tell us the studio becomes a highlight of their week — a few hours to switch off, slow down and create alongside others.

If you find yourself wanting more, you can continue with another block of classes, join one of our throwing courses, or explore studio membership.

We’d love to welcome you.