Taster Pottery Workshop - Hand Building

This two-hour workshop offers a relaxed, hands-on introduction to fundamental handbuilding techniques, perfect for beginners.

Discover the tactile and creative possibilities of clay in this handbuilding pottery taster session at Liberation Art Gallery. This two-hour workshop offers a relaxed, hands-on introduction to fundamental handbuilding techniques, perfect for beginners and those curious about working with clay.

With guidance from an experienced facilitator, participants will explore methods such as pinching, coiling, and slab building to create simple ceramic forms. The session is designed to support participants in shaping a small finished piece while learning core skills that can be built upon in future workshops or courses.

✨ What to expect:

• Introduction to handbuilding pottery techniques
• Creation of a small ceramic piece
• Guidance in a supportive gallery studio setting

✨ Workshop details:

• Duration: 2 hours
• All clay, tools, and materials included

✨ Who it’s for:

• Beginners and first-time potters
• No prior pottery experience required

Come and enjoy a creative, tactile introduction to handbuilding pottery at Liberation Art Gallery, with the option to develop your piece further through firing and glazing if you wish.Guided by our in-house ceramics artist, the class encourages personal expression, experimentation, and the development of individual style. Whether you are completely new to ceramics or looking to expand your practice, this course provides the time, space, and instruction needed to grow your skills.

Experience the creative heart of Brighton by joining us at Liberation Art Gallery, nestled in the historic and beautifully winding Lanes. Surrounded by centuries-old architecture and vibrant local culture, this workshop invites you to slow down, explore, and truly take in the charm of the area. Inside the gallery, you’ll be immersed in inspiring artworks, a welcoming atmosphere, and the joy of creating amongst fellow art lovers. It’s not just a workshop—it's a moment of connection, creativity, and appreciation for Brighton’s artistic soul.

All materials are provided, just bring yourself and an old t-shirt to dive into this hands-on experience! No prior experience required. At Liberation Art Gallery CIC, we aim to create an inclusive and relaxing environment for all our workshop participants. Feel free to bring your own refreshments and we are BYOB friendly to enjoy during your session, making your experience even more comfortable and sociable. Our gallery also provides toilet and handwashing facilities, ensuring convenience and ease throughout your visit. With all workshop materials and tools provided, this setup allows you to fully enjoy your creative experience without worrying about additional costs, so you can focus entirely on making art and having fun.

These optional add-ons allow you to continue your pottery journey at your own pace. This is a taster session focused on learning and making. Kiln firing and glazing are not included in the ticket price. However, participants may choose to:

• Have their piece fired for an additional £5, and
• Book a follow-up glazing workshop with us to bring your creation to life

We also offer a series of taster sessions, exploring handbuilding, wheel throwing and glazing for beginners to hone their skills. See our Eventbrite page for more info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/liberation-art-gallery-58882541603

Liberation Art Gallery CIC is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making creativity accessible for everyone. Nestled in the heart of Brighton, our gallery and creative workshop and art therapy space reinvests all profits directly back into our community programmes, ensuring quality exhibition space for artists and individuals, families, and young people, especially those facing barriers to education, mental health support, or inclusion can access high-quality creative and therapeutic experiences. By joining our workshops and events, you’re not only nurturing your own creativity, but actively helping us deliver free and low-cost art therapy, outreach projects, and wellbeing initiatives to those who need it most.

Cancellation Policy:

We understand.that plans can change, and we do our best to be fair whilst protecting the sustainability of our workshops.

• Cancellations or date changes must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled.workshops
• Cancellations made within 48 hours of the workshop or non attendance on the day are non-refundable

• As a good-will gesture, we are happy to to offer a transfer to a future workshop of equal value subject to availability when at least 48 hours notice is given
• Workshop credits must be used within 3 months of the original workshop date and cannot be exchanged for cash
• We are unable to offer refunds or workshop transfers for same-day cancellations. As materials, artist fees and staffing are already commited.
• In rare and exceptional circumstances please contact us directly. Any discretion offered is at Liberation Art gallery's discretion.
• Booking a workshop at Liberation Art gallery you agree to our cancellations policy