8 Week Gashtrays Ceramics Course

8 Week Gashtrays Ceramics Course

  • Ages 18+

Develop throwing & handbuilding pottery skills for body positive creations

By Gashtrays

Date and time

Location

10-16 Ashwin St

10-16 Ashwin Street London E8 3DL United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

8 week handbuilding and throwing course for body positive creations!

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced with clay, this course is perfect for anyone interested in developing pottery skills for body positive creations. I’ll run you through the whole process from start to finish, of how to make your very own Gashtrays inspired functional dining set.

This class is a mix of closely guided tutoring and self directed development so you can adapt the Gashtrays techniques to build whatever your freaky hearts desire.
This course covers both hand building AND wheel throwing techniques!


  • Enjoy a weekly WEDNESDAYS sculpt and chin wag sesh at the new Cernamic pottery studio in Dalston!
  • We'll be using stoneware clays and glazes!
  • BYOBAS (bring your own beverages and snacks 💕)
  • Just 12 spots available.
  • This September-November course is the perfect activity to keep them fingers busy moving into spring.

    Dates: WEDNESDAYS. 17/9, 24/9, 1/10, 8/10, 15/10, 22/10, 29/10, 5/11
    Time: 19:00-21:00 (+ 20 minute clean up)

Course Structure

  • Week 1 - Handbuilding essentials (slab, coil, press molds) + genital portraits.
  • Week 2- Practicing the fundamentals of throwing, and how to make it kinky!
  • Week 3- Trimming thrown work made in week 2.
  • Week 4-6 - Free-form making time!
    Using the essential hand building and throwing techniques you’ve learnt so far, Hani will support you through making whatever freaky creations your heart desires! A nipple encrusted dinner set? Willy vase? Butt plug incense burner? Whatever tickles your pickle!
    Each week you’ll continue to learn new techniques that spark inspiration and help grow your skill set.
  • Week 7-8 - Underglazing and glazing
    Learn the painting decorating techniques used to spice up your creations. You’ll be using all the materials necessary for making functional, dishwasher safe, stoneware pottery.
  • Week 9 (OPTIONAL) - Pick up dinner party 🎈*Date tbc*
    Celebrate our time together and christen your creations as a collective!
    To say thank you for your support, Hani invites you to her Gashtrays warehouse for a BBQ to be enjoyed on your new crockery!
    This will be casual dining and involvement in optional.


PRICING:

Accessibility is important to us!

  • To help me avoid fees, please consider booking this workshop directly through the Gashtrays website.

  • For the lower income babes there are 5 slots available at concession price on my website.
    If you are able, please take the general admission slots and leave the concession slots for those that really need it.
    Much love xox

Organized by

Gashtrays' taboo-busting workshops offer a playful approach to body positivity and self-acceptance.

Our workshops cover a wide range of body positive sculpting exercises designed to encourage a mindful and uninhibited approach to ceramics, perfect for beginners.

We'll be hosted by the iconic queer cafe, Atlas Grinds!

£320
Sep 17 · 7:00 PM GMT+1