Classes & Events
From learning to throw a ceramic pot to having a go at screen printing, we offer a selection of affordable, creative classes for individuals at all skill levels.
An Introduction to Screen Printing
Grasp the principles and different techniques of screen printing and go away with an original print that you’ve designed and created yourself.
Learn to Thow a Ceramic Pot
Learn the basics of wheel throwing. This popular class is perfect for curious beginners. Get hands-on and experience the joy of creating with clay.
An Introduction to Linocut
Enjoy the exquisite craft of Linocut, a traditional printmaking technique and a variant of woodcut. For beginners or those refreshing their memory.
Hand-building Techniques With Clay
Create unique hand-built pieces by exploring everything from coiling to learning how to use our heavy-duty slab-roller machine.
The Art of Jigsaw Lino Printing
Come and spend four hours of fun creating stunning prints by piecing together a puzzle of lino with eye-catching and unique results.
Weekend Throwing & Turning Workshop
Join us for an exciting weekend workshop designed for both beginners and intermediates, where you'll master the art of pottery!
The Art & Science of Glaze Making & Technology - 2 Part Course
Don’t miss this opportunity to glaze your way to ceramic success in this insightful course. Learn how to add durability and personality to pieces..
Raku Club - Communal Firing
Experience the drama and excitement of Raku firing. Explore this rapid, low-firing process inspired by traditional Japanese techniques. A real favourite!
Reduction Lino Printing
A thrilling process of planning, carving and printing, where each step reveals new possibilities. Unleash vibrant layers and captivating depth in your prints.
An Introduction to Gelli Printing
In this two-hour session, you’ll master the basics of mono-printing with gelatine plates, discovering how to create intriguing textures and patterns.
Teapot Masterclass
Explore the art of teapot creation in this 3-part class that delves into advanced throwing techniques, including handle pulling and gallery lids.
Learn to Letterpress
Using an original Adana letterpress printing machine, during the session you will learn the basic introductory principles of letterpress.
Discover the Art of Bookbinding
Fascinated by the timeless craft of bookbinding? Join us for an immersive workshop and learn the process of creating your own book from scratch.
Get Started with Risograph
Understand how to use old-school cut-and-paste methods to design, produce and ‘copy’ your very own limited edition art print.
Sprig Making Masterclass
Creating intricate, low-relief designs by applying individually moulded shapes to the surface of your one-off pottery pieces before firing.
Screen Printing - Exposing Screens, Registration & Repeats
In this two-part course you’ll learn and practise the full process of screen exposure and printing to create your own, two-colour screen printed designs.
Screen Printing - Totes & Tea Towels
Create a custom-made tote bag or tea towel that expresses your personality and style in this fun class hosted by our Associate Artist Katie Kennedy.
Large Pots Masterclass
Learn advanced techniques for throwing large pottery on the wheel, master centering heavy weights of clay and develop pulling tall forms.
Learn to Expose a Silkscreen
An exciting induction on how to learn how to prepare and expose a screen using UV emulsion in our exposure unit.
Glaze Bolt-On Session
Add the finishing touch to your pieces that you’ve created at one of our ceramics classes. This is a light support session not a detailed class.
Book a one-to-one session
Book a one-to-one with a skilled Associate Artist to to get direct support and access to our ceramics or printmaking facilities.
Welcome To The Makerspace
MEMBERS ONLY!
This session is perfecfor new members who’ve just joined. Also great for long-standing members to come and use it as a refresher.
Makerspace Tour
This hour-long session is ideal for non-members to take a look around the Makerspace and ask our Team any questions before signing up.
Screen Printing - Upcycling
Bring an old pair of jeans, denim jacket, t-shirt, cushion cover, or whatever you like, to explore how to recycle fabric using printing techniques.
New Classes Coming Soon!
Photopolymer Plate Printing Masterclass
An intro to this unique technique that fuses the precision of photo emulsion exposure with the versatility of relief printing.
Drawing at the Makerspace
A Creative Exploration
A fun drawing session that will revisit those classic art school drawing exercises in the relaxed, social and supportive environment of the Makerspace.
Cyanotype Print Making Masterclass
A classic photographic technique, often referred to as sun printing. Offering a playful process, ideal for creating prints on both paper and fabric.