Make something delicate, decorative and full of seaside charm in this relaxed, beginner-friendly clay workshop at Handmade Margate.
In this session, you’ll hand-build your own ceramic shells, flowers or botanical-inspired pieces from soft white earthenware clay.
Think scallop shells, little sea treasures, flower heads, leaves, wall charms, trinket dishes or small decorative pieces for your home.
We’ll guide you step by step as you shape, pinch, press, texture and refine your clay, using simple hand-building techniques that are suitable for complete beginners. You’ll learn how to create form and detail using your hands, tools, stamps, shells and surface texture.
Once your pieces are made, you’ll decorate them with colourful underglazes — keeping them soft and coastal, bright and playful, or simple and elegant.
This is a lovely workshop for anyone who wants to slow down, make something beautiful, and spend a creative afternoon by the sea. No experience needed, just come ready to play with clay.
After the workshop, we’ll dry, fire, glaze and re-fire your work for you, ready to collect a few weeks later once fully finished.
Small ceramic treasures, made by hand.
Duration: Approx 1.5 hours
Price: £38 pp
Clay: White earthenware clay
Level: Beginner-friendly
You’ll make: A small collection of ceramic shells, flowers or botanical pieces
Includes: Tuition, clay, tools, underglaze colours, glazing and firing
Collection: Ready to collect in approx. 4–6 weeks
You’ll be able to choose whether to focus on shells, flowers, or a mixture of both on the day.
Your finished pieces can be used decoratively around the home — as little ornaments, wall charms, trinket dishes, keepsakes or gifts.
Each piece is shaped by hand, so natural variation, soft edges and small details are all part of the beauty.
Make something delicate, decorative and full of seaside charm in this relaxed, beginner-friendly clay workshop at Handmade Margate.
In this session, you’ll hand-build your own ceramic shells, flowers or botanical-inspired pieces from soft white earthenware clay.
Think scallop shells, little sea treasures, flower heads, leaves, wall charms, trinket dishes or small decorative pieces for your home.
We’ll guide you step by step as you shape, pinch, press, texture and refine your clay, using simple hand-building techniques that are suitable for complete beginners. You’ll learn how to create form and detail using your hands, tools, stamps, shells and surface texture.
Once your pieces are made, you’ll decorate them with colourful underglazes — keeping them soft and coastal, bright and playful, or simple and elegant.
This is a lovely workshop for anyone who wants to slow down, make something beautiful, and spend a creative afternoon by the sea. No experience needed, just come ready to play with clay.
After the workshop, we’ll dry, fire, glaze and re-fire your work for you, ready to collect a few weeks later once fully finished.
Small ceramic treasures, made by hand.
Duration: Approx 1.5 hours
Price: £38 pp
Clay: White earthenware clay
Level: Beginner-friendly
You’ll make: A small collection of ceramic shells, flowers or botanical pieces
Includes: Tuition, clay, tools, underglaze colours, glazing and firing
Collection: Ready to collect in approx. 4–6 weeks
You’ll be able to choose whether to focus on shells, flowers, or a mixture of both on the day.
Your finished pieces can be used decoratively around the home — as little ornaments, wall charms, trinket dishes, keepsakes or gifts.
Each piece is shaped by hand, so natural variation, soft edges and small details are all part of the beauty.
