Pottery Workshop

Sculpting Form in Clay

Saturday 4 July
10:00 – 13:00
R580 per person
Limited to 20 seats

This guided pottery workshop invites you to explore sculptural form through clay in a relaxed, intimate studio setting.

In this session, you will learn how to hand-build and sculpt a contemporary female form-inspired vase using traditional clay techniques. This is not a wheel-throwing class — it is a tactile, hands-on sculpting experience focused on shape, proportion, balance and surface detail.

You will be guided step-by-step through the process of building your piece from raw clay to finished sculptural form.

What You’ll Learn

• Basic hand-building techniques
• Working with slab and pinch methods
• Shaping and refining organic forms
• Creating structure and balance
• Surface smoothing and detailing
• Preparing your piece for firing

No prior pottery experience is required. This workshop is beginner-friendly while still being engaging for those who enjoy working three-dimensionally.

What’s Included

• All clay and studio materials
• Use of tools during the session
• Bisque firing of your piece
• Glazing in a neutral tone (studio selected)

Your finished piece will be kiln-fired and ready for collection at a later date (collection details will be communicated after the workshop).

Studio Experience

This is a small-group workshop limited to 20 seats to allow for individual guidance and a calm, creative environment.

You are welcome to enjoy beverages during the session. Light snacks may be brought along or ordered from our partner restaurants nearby.

Workshop Booking & Cancellation Policy

Our workshops are intentionally prepared, small-group experiences. Each seat is individually set with materials, layout, and planning specific to the session.

When you book a workshop, that seat is reserved specifically for you.

Non-Refundable Bookings

All workshop bookings are non-refundable.

Due to repeated last-minute cancellations negatively impacting workshop planning and operations, refunds are no longer available once a booking has been confirmed.

We appreciate that life can be busy and schedules can change. However, when a seat is secured, preparation begins immediately. For this reason, cancellations do not qualify for refunds or credits.

Transfers

If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your seat to another person.

To do so:

• Email bookings.avaleeartistrycafe@gmail.com
• Include your order number
• Provide the full name of the person attending in your place
• Submit your request at least 24 hours before the workshop

Transfers requested less than 24 hours before the workshop cannot be accommodated, and the seat will be forfeited.

Studio Cancellation

In the unlikely event that Ava Lee Artistry needs to cancel or reschedule a workshop, participants will be offered either:

• A full refund, or
• A credit toward a future workshop

Agreement to Terms

By booking and attending a workshop, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions.