Private lessons
Looking for a more personal, in-depth clay experience? My one-to-one sessions are fully tailored to your goals—whether that’s sculptural technique, building confidence, or mastering luxury clays like porcelain and black stoneware.
These intensive private sessions take place in my South East London studio and include everything you need: materials, tools and firings,
What's Included:
All tools, materials, and firings
Option to explore luxury clays (porcelain, black clay, stoneware)
Tailored support for sculptural, botanical, or figurative projects
A detailed takeaway PDF guide with tips and step-by-step visuals(for botanical sculptures)
A goodie bag with specialist tools, and a lunch provided for a day long lesson (4 or 5 hours)
These sessions can cover anything from clay selection and preparation, hand-building techniques, drying and firing methods, to finishing, glazing, and even decorative techniques like gold lustre or decals (for multi-session packages).
Additional Info:
Lessons available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (subject to availability)
Location: Thameside Studios, SE18 5NR, South East London
Please bring: a notebook or sketchbook, a water bottle, any favourite clay tools, and clothes you don’t mind getting messy
Let me know about any specific needs or allergies in advance
Suitable for adults of all levels — complete beginners to advanced makers
Studio or online 1:1 lessons
In-person workshops focused on ceramic flowers, sculptural composition and creative exploration.
Best for: inspiring studio days, learning new skills
Private Online Ceramic Tuition via Zoom
These lessons are ideal if you cannot travel to the studio but would still like direct, personal guidance. Online sessions are tailored to your needs and can be used for practical demonstrations, project feedback, troubleshooting, glazing advice, or planning a body of work.
Best for
Students working from home, in their own studio, or in a shared studio space. All levels welcome including beginners .
What we can cover
The lesson can be shaped around your own interests, experience, and creative goals. These are just some of the things we can cover:
Botanical, floral, or sculptural pieces in a clay of your choice, including porcelain
Sculptural hand-building techniques
Functional ware, tiles, wall pieces, and freestanding pieces
Sculptural animals, marine life, anatomy, or nature-inspired forms
Project planning and developing an idea from start to finish
Glaze and surface advice
Clay choice and material guidance
Kiln and firing questions
Troubleshooting technical problems
Reviewing work in progress
Developing your creative direction
Before the lesson
Before your session, I will send you a short questionnaire so I can understand how best to support you. This helps me learn more about your experience, your studio or home setup, your tools, your access to a kiln, the clay you use, and the temperatures or cones you fire to.
I can also advise you on any materials, tools, or preparation you may need before the lesson. This allows me to tailor the session closely to your needs, your project, and what you would like to achieve.
How it works
The lesson takes place on Zoom. I can demonstrate techniques live, and you can show me your work, tools, clay, glaze tests, or any technical issues you are having.
If you are in a shared studio, you can wear headphones and type questions if needed. You are also welcome to send photos before the lesson, so I can prepare more focused advice.
After the lesson
After the session, I will send you notes to help you remember what we covered, along with any additional information, links, or suggestions that may be useful for your project.
You are also welcome to contact me afterwards if you have any follow-up questions or need a little extra guidance.
Select Session Length here - See pricing below
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