In this 3-hour workshop you will build your own functional butterdish using slabs of clay. You will learn the fundamentals of slab-built pottery, as well as experimenting with surface texture and design.

Feel free to bring materials to use to add texture, people sometimes like to bring plants to roll into the slabs to leave a relief of the material on the butterdish.

We will discuss glazing options with you and decide how you want them finished. Pieces will be fired and glazed by the studio technician for collection 4-6 weeks after the session – in line with the colour finishes you decide. (This time is to accommodate drying times, kiln firings [several days each] glazing and fitting into normal studio wares firing rotations).

If you would like to glaze the butterdish yourself, you will also need to book onto a ‘Glazing sessions (follow up)’ class at least 4 weeks after your initial workshop.

This session is suitable for beginners.