make your own ceramic costume jewellery.
About this Event
A 2-part course with Susie from Pots of Hope in which you will learn to design and make your own ceramic costume jewellery. Create bespoke earrings, pendants, brooches or rings using smooth white clay, surface decoration and a wide range of glazes to finish your pieces in stunning colours.
In Part 2 of the course we will be following on from what you learnt in Part 1. The work you have done previously will be fired to bisque ready for you to add a range of fabulous brush-on colours which you can learn to layer and combine for different effects.
During the glazing session there will also be a range of sample brooch backs, pendant cords and ring backs available to order for you to finish your piece at home.
Both pottery courses suitable for beginners. All materials will be provided. Please note
additional firing charges apply for all stoneware firings (see below).
All work will be packed, named and delivered to a collection point with the AFH team 4-6 weeks after the end of the second part of these courses in October – perfect timing for Christmas gifts.
What to Expect
Expect a friendly relaxed introduction to working with clay and the opportunity to develop ideas of your own in the medium of clay with expert tuition and guidance. Your work will be fired to bisque ready for you to add a range of fabulous brush on colours which you can also layer and combine for effect on the second day of this #2-part workshop. Immerse yourself in both the taster session and the jewellery workshop for two full days of creativity with clay.
What to Bring
Wear clothes you do not mind getting messy and bring an apron.
Bring a notebook or sketchbook and a pen or pencil.
Have neatly trimmed nails and tie back long hair.
You may also wish to bring sketches representing your ideas and/or textured items eg leaves, lace or small objects with a raised surface to imprint into your clay.
Times/ Dates
Workshop #1A Pottery Taster: 10.00am – 12.30pm - Tuesday 29th September 2026
Workshop #1B Pottery Taster Glazing: 10.00am – 12.30pm - Tuesday 20th October 2026
Workshop #2A Ceramic Jewellery Making: 1.00pm – 3.00pm - Tuesday 29th September
2026
Workshop #2B Ceramic Jewellery Making: 1.00pm – 3.00pm - Tuesday 20th October
2026Pricing
#2-Part Pottery Taster morning course (including 5 hours of workshop tuition, instruction and guidance, all materials plus the use of resources during workshop time and the first bisque firing):
#2-Part Ceramic Jewellery making afternoon course (including 4 hours of workshop tuition, instruction and guidance, all materials plus the use of resources during workshop time and the first bisque firing):
Nominal Additional Charges
Please note additional firing charges apply for all stoneware firings. This policy of making a nominal additional charge for the final kiln firing applies to all classes. It allows for the variation in firing requisitions from different course participants as well as the additional use of clay and glaze for any larger pieces.
- £7 per piece up to 15cm in height or width for stoneware firings
- plus £5 per 5 cm thereafter. This is payable directly to Susie on glazing day.
During the glazing session there will also be a range of sample brooch backs, pendant cords and ring backs available to purchase to order - to accompany the pieces made. It is the responsibility of the maker to attach these post firing using a 2-part epoxy glue or similar following the final firings and return of work.
All work will be packed, named and delivered to a collection point with the AFH team 4- 6 weeks after the end of the course – perfect timing for Christmas gifts.
Further courses and information
If you are interested in further Pottery courses or classes with Susie, follow the link here:
https://linktr.ee/PotsofHopeSusie
If you have any questions please contact Susie via email:
susie@potsoofhope,co.uk
Event venue & nearby stays
Hungerford Arts Centre @ Croft Hall Hungerford, The Croft, Hungerford, United Kingdom
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