Hand-Build a Puffin in Black Clay

£75.00

Hand-Build a Puffin in Black Clay 24th October 2026 | 3-hour workshop

Join ceramic artist Charlotte in her Poole pottery studio for a relaxed and creative hand-building session, where you’ll make your own charming puffin perched on a rock using black clay.

In this guided 3-hour workshop, Charlotte will take you step by step through the hand-building process, making it suitable for both beginners and those with some clay experience. The deep black clay will form the base of your puffin and rock, with white and orange decorative slip added for the beak, chest, and other details to bring your bird to life.

Once completed, your piece will be professionally glazed with a transparent glaze and fired by Charlotte, ready for collection around 6 weeks later.

What you need to know:

  • Saturday 24th October 10.30 to 1.30pm

  • Price: £70 per person

  • Age: Suitable for adults and children aged 10+ (Under 16s must be accompanied by a participating adult)

  • Materials: All clay, tools, glazing, and firings included

  • Collection: Work ready in approximately 6 weeks (Postage available for an additional charge)

  • Extras: A cuppa and biscuit provided ☕🍪

A friendly, hands-on session perfect for bird lovers and anyone wanting to explore pottery in a welcoming studio environment.

Hand-Build a Puffin in Black Clay 24th October 2026 | 3-hour workshop

Join ceramic artist Charlotte in her Poole pottery studio for a relaxed and creative hand-building session, where you’ll make your own charming puffin perched on a rock using black clay.

In this guided 3-hour workshop, Charlotte will take you step by step through the hand-building process, making it suitable for both beginners and those with some clay experience. The deep black clay will form the base of your puffin and rock, with white and orange decorative slip added for the beak, chest, and other details to bring your bird to life.

Once completed, your piece will be professionally glazed with a transparent glaze and fired by Charlotte, ready for collection around 6 weeks later.

What you need to know:

  • Saturday 24th October 10.30 to 1.30pm

  • Price: £70 per person

  • Age: Suitable for adults and children aged 10+ (Under 16s must be accompanied by a participating adult)

  • Materials: All clay, tools, glazing, and firings included

  • Collection: Work ready in approximately 6 weeks (Postage available for an additional charge)

  • Extras: A cuppa and biscuit provided ☕🍪

A friendly, hands-on session perfect for bird lovers and anyone wanting to explore pottery in a welcoming studio environment.