Master classes 2026 | Earthworks

Masterclasses

Level 0 - our entry-level taster session perfect for absolute beginners, anyone returning after a long break, or those who just want some extra practice.

Level 2 - designed for makers who already feel comfortable with the basics and are ready to take things further. This course focuses heavily on improving your throwing technique, refining your centring, pulling, shaping, and consistency, while also introducing more advanced challenges like throwing larger amounts of clay, making sets, exploring lids, spouts, and handles, or developing more complex handbuilt elements to combine with thrown forms.

You’ll work with more independence while still receiving tailored, one-to-one support to help you progress. Whether you want to improve form and finesse, explore new shapes, deepen your understanding of clay, or build towards a personal project, Level 2 gives you the space, structure, and guidance to meaningfully level up your practice.

Level 1 - Intro Throwing Intensive A deep dive into the wheel, perfect for beginners. You’ll gain hands-on experience in centering clay, pulling walls, and shaping a series of simple forms, all while building your first collection of pots. By the end of the week, you’ll not only have pieces to take home but also a solid foundation in wheel-throwing techniques to build on in the future.

Level 2 - Improvers Throwing Intensive Already comfortable with the wheel? This intensive is designed to sharpen and refine your throwing practice. You’ll focus on trimming techniques, scaling up your work, and refining your forms to achieve greater balance and finesse. A fantastic opportunity to receive close guidance from an experienced maker, this week will help you push past plateaus and develop a more confident throwing style.

Course Details
Location: Arch 45, Nursery Road, Brixton, SW9 8BP
Times: Choose a 2 - or 3 -hour session at checkout (includes 15-min cleanup)
Class Size: We keep it cozy arranged in 2 groups of 6 with a maximum of 12 students.
Ages: Under-18s must attend with an adult
Collection: Pieces ready in 4 weeks; we’ll email you when it’s time

Please be advised to allow for approximately 5 weeks before your works are ready for collection, although we aim to get vessels fired as soon as possible. You will be emailed once your vessel is ready for collection. We are unable to post pieces. Finished pieces must be picked up from Earthworks studio within 3 months of the class.

Narrative Handbuilding with Punch: Chanakarn Semachai

Sunday 10 - 5pm (1 hour lunch)

23.08.2026

Step into a slower rhythm of making, where clay becomes language and your hands do the storytelling.

This is a narrative handbuilding class led by ceramic artist Chanakarn Semachai, designed for anyone interested in building sculptural or functional ceramics rooted in personal memory, observation, and imagination. With a focus on strict technical replication, the course invites you to develop pieces that carry meaning.

Focus Areas

Advanced coil, slab, and hybrid construction methods
Structural problem-solving for larger (30 - 50cm) and more complex forms
Narrative development through form, scale, and fragmentation
Sophisticated surface techniques: carving, layering, texture, and slip work
Integrating conceptual intent into finished sculptural or functional ceramics

Approach

Expect demonstrations that move into independent work, with emphasis on experimentation, precision, and feedback. You’ll be encouraged to push beyond decorative surface into cohesive sculptural storytelling.

For Whom

Designed for improver, intermediate to advanced makers with prior handbuilding experience who want to deepen technical control while strengthening conceptual clarity.

Outcome

You will leave with a more resolved and a more defined personal approach to narrative ceramics, where technique and idea operate as one. Works can be taken away at the greenware stage or fired in the studio or an additonal cost.

Our Level 3 Masterclasses are designed for confident beginners and improvers looking to deepen their practice. Working in small groups of up to 12, you’ll be surrounded by other dedicated makers — creating a focused, supportive environment where skills develop quickly.

These sessions are about refinement: improving consistency, strengthening technique, and working with greater intention. Expect a more considered pace, with time to repeat forms, troubleshoot challenges, and build confidence in your making.

With close guidance from our teachers and the energy of a shared studio, this is where your practice begins to feel more grounded, more deliberate — and more your own.

What to Bring

We're all about having fun and getting hands-on, so come prepared to dive into the world of clay! Wear something comfortable that you won’t mind getting a little clay on, and an apron is always a good idea if you are able to bring your own fantastic, if not - we have them at the studio. Short nails make working with clay easier, and if you’ve got long hair, tying it back will keep it out of your way.

Why Choose These Courses?

Personalised Instruction: With a maximum of 12 participants, you’ll receive plenty of one-on-one guidance and hands-on practice from our experienced instructors.
Skill-Focused: These sessions are about honing your technique and building confidence, not just filling shelves with pots.

Important Notes

Please ensure punctual attendance each day—this condensed course is designed for maximum engagement and hands-on participation.

What’s Included

Clay: A maximum of 5kgs of works can be kept, which can be taken at the greenware stage to fire in your own studio, or an additional session of glazing can be purchased alongside.

Glazing: If you purchase the glazing session for £50, you'll have access to a variety of studio glazes to add the perfect finish to your work. Link to glaze class - new times are uploaded at the end of the intensive and our team will walk you through the dates and times for booking.

Tools: For beginners no need to bring anything but your creativity — we've got all the tools you'll need. For improvers, you are welcome to bring your own tools.

Apron: If you have your own to bring fantastic if not we have them in the studio.

Course Details
Location: Arch 45, Nursery Road, Brixton, SW9 8BP
Times: Choose a 2 - or 3 -hour session at checkout (includes 15-min cleanup)
Class Size: Max 12 participants (two groups of six)
Ages: Under-18s must attend with an adult
Collection: Pieces ready in 4 weeks; we’ll email you when it’s time