Crafting with Clay - Beginners Ceramics
Saturday 17th January 2026 - NYAS Scarborough
Available spaces
Discover the joy of working with clay in this immersive one-day hand-build ceramics workshop at North Yorks Art School, led by Karen Thompson, an experienced ceramicist passionate about guiding makers of all levels. Perfect for beginners and seasoned creators alike, this hands-on session introduces fundamental hand-building techniques to create unique, functional, or decorative pottery pieces, such as a decorative vase, personalised mug, or sculptural ornament. Set in the vibrant, community-focused environment of North Yorks Art School, this workshop offers a friendly and fun atmosphere where you’ll explore the tactile art of ceramics, bringing your ideas to life with expert guidance. With clay’s rich history and versatile applications, you’ll leave with a finished piece (fired post-workshop) and the skills to continue your ceramics journey. You'll start with pinch pots, shaping simple bowls or small containers by pinching and molding clay with your hands. Next, try coil building, layering coils of clay to form vases, plant pots, or sculptural figures, adding texture and organic flow to your design. Finally, master slab building, rolling out flat clay pieces to construct items like trays, plates, or a box with clean lines and structure. Karen will demonstrate each technique, offering tips on achieving smooth surfaces, joining clay securely, and adding decorative elements like textures or carved patterns. You’ll have the creative freedom to choose from suggested projects or why not design your own. This is a fun, hands-on day with clear instructions, individual support. Your finished piece will be fired post-workshop and is normally ready for collection within three-weeks. Children over 8 years old are welcome to attend this workshop if accompanied by a paying adult. Children over 14 years old are welcome to attend unaccompanied. Saturday 17th January 2026 10am - 4pm with Karen Thompson This workshop takes place at: North Yorks Art School 2-4 South Street Scarborough YO11 2BP Includes all materials, firing, refreshments and lunch.
Cancellation Policy
All workshops are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for a workshop or course which, unless stated, includes all materials, refreshments and lunch. We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policies for our residentials to ensure clarity and flexibility. At North Yorks Art School (NYAS), we incur a number of costs as soon as a booking is made — including venue, tutor, bank charges and administration fees. Unfortunately, due to the increasing number of cancellations, we now need to pass on a portion of these costs to customers when cancellations occur. Rescheduling Your Booking You can reschedule your booking up to 8 weeks before the start date of your workshop free of charge — (subject to availability). Reschedules outside of this time will be subject to a 10% booking fee. We will confirm the change in writing and transfer your place accordingly. Cancellations & Refunds If you choose to cancel your booking rather than reschedule, the following cancellation fees will apply: Over 6 Months 90% refund 4 to 6 months 80% refund 2 to 4 months 70% refund 31 to 60 days 50% refund 30 days or less No refund Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed. Your Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period) If you live in the UK or EU, you are entitled to a 14-day cancellation window from the date of booking. Within this period, you may cancel for a full refund without providing a reason. To exercise this right, contact us at info@bookaclass.org within the 14-day period. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method. For all booking-related enquiries, rescheduling requests or cancellations, please email: info@bookaclass.org