Join ceramicist Chiara Coppola on this 2-day workshop to learn how to throw a teapot.

In this relaxed and creative workshop, Chiara will teach you how to hand-build your own ceramic house tealight holder from clay. You will be supported throughout your making, will one-to-ones and demonstrations throughout the session.

Over the course of the day you will using simple hand-building techniques such as slab construction. You will shape and assemble your piece, adding details like windows, doors, and surface texture to create a unique, characterful design. You will be guided through each step of the process, from forming the structure to refining the surface and adding decorative elements. Chiara will then demonstrate simple surface techniques to personalise your piece.

You will leave this workshop the fundamental skills of hand-building with clay. Your house tealight holder will be carefully dried, glazed, and fired in our electric kilns after the session. It will ready for collection 6-weeks later.

Tutor: Chiara Coppola
Date & Time: Saturday 1st August, 10:30am - 4pm
Venue: Wheel Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £90 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this workshop for?
Suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience. Ideal for anyone interested in ceramics, creativity, or making handmade homeware.

What you will need:
Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Please remove jewellery and tie hair back.

All materials and equipment are included. One piece of work will be kiln fired with a transparent glaze. Firings can take up to 6 weeks. We will contact you when your work is ready for collection.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

Meet Your Tutor - Chiara Coppola

Chiara Coppola is a studio potter specialising in porcelain, creating both functional and sculptural work. She works primarily on the wheel, often combining throwing with surface techniques such as expressive brushwork and coloured slip inlay.

Her teaching focuses on understanding the qualities of porcelain, with a particular interest in form, balance, and the Korean moon jar tradition.