Tea light House Making Class
handbuild your own tealight house and personlise it.
Join artist Sally Mills on a creative journey to create your own Tealight House in pottery. You can personalise it to your own taste or add special detail to give as a Christmas gift for a loved one.
You have a choice of 3 difference designs of house templates to work from, a sleek town house, a beach hut and a cosy cottage. You can then personalise it with colours, embellishments, words, anything your want to make this a truly unique piece of handmade pottery perfect for decorating your home or gifting to someone special.
These classes are 3 hours long and is designed for all skill levels, from complete beginners to seasoned potters. No prior art experience is needed—
Sally’s relaxed, step-by-step approach makes it easy for anyone to craft something truly impressive.
What's Included:
- Clay & Tools Provided: We supply all the materials you need, including high-quality clay, slip clay colours, tools and aprons.
- Introduction to Creating with Slab Built Clay: You’ll receive step-by-step guidance from an expert instructor on the basics how to make and colour with coloured slips your Tealight House.
- Small Group Setting: We keep our classes small with a maximum of 10 participants, ensuring you get plenty of one-on-one attention from our experienced instructor. This makes for a fun and relaxed atmosphere where you can work at your own pace and get personalized tips.
Post-Class:
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Firing and Delivery: By the end of the session you will have produced a beautiful personalised Tealight House. After you leave, your piece is then slowly dried and kiln fired twice so the clay can mature. This process can take up to 3-4 weeks.
You will be contacted when your work is ready for collection from the workshop or before you leave class you can choose to pay £10.00 for posting and packing it to you or a loved one if you aren't able to pick it up in person.,
Frequently Asked Questions:
what happens if i'm unable to attend the course?
If you need to cancel a more than 14 days before the class, we’ll happily give you a full refund, minus the booking fee. If it’s between 14 and 7 days before the class, you’ll receive a 50% refund, minus the booking fee. Unfortunately, if you cancel within 7 days of the class, we’re unable to offer a refund.
If you need to transfer your booking to someone else, no problem! You can do that at no extra charge as long as you let us know before the class starts. If you’re unable to attend, please note that the full fee is still required, and we’re unable to offer refunds or transfers for missed classes. Please see terms and conditions for full details.
do you have parking on site?
can i have my creation delivered internationally?
There is the opportunity to have you’re your work delivered internationally. Please just asked when in class and we can give you a quote.
i dont want to be rubbish, do you have a tutorials i can watch in advance?
It’s totally normal to feel a bit unsure when starting something new—everyone does! The learning curve is where the fun happens, and you’ll get better with time. Plus, everyone else is in the same boat, so you’re not alone. Just enjoy the process!
Can i attend this course multiple times?
Yes of course! Its encouraged that you just keep going with the love of learning a new skill. All classes are tailored to the skill levels of all students. You are able to follow your own artistic journey if you have already mastered the basics.
are there toilet facilities available?
Yes, there are toilet facilities available on-site. However, they are situated down a flight of steep steps, making them more difficult for individuals with mobility impairments.