CraftArt
Opening hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 12 PM - 5 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM - 9 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM - 1 PM
The Ranch Office Park, Royal Road, Black River
Black River, Rivière Noire District 90906
Black River, Rivière Noire District 90906
Pottery Classes

Tuesday Mornings and evening. Designed especially for beginners, running over 8 weeks. Over eight weeks you will be guided, step by step, through the three main hand-building techniques of pinch, coil and slab. You will also be introduced to the technique of drape/slump moulding. Throughout the 8 weeks you will discover approaches for decorating, using colour and glazing your work. A library of ceramics books and journals for inspiration are available and you are encouraged to be experimental in your use of surface decoration. We keep the classes small so that we can tailor our teaching to your needs. All materials are included in the class fee. All you need to bring with you is an apron and a notebook. Additional items you can bring along will be in the introductory notes attached.
Reserve your place for this block of 8 x 2-hour classes with a deposit of Rs 5000, the balance of Rs 7000 can be paid by card or cash at your first class.
All materials and firing are included in the class fee. We fire to earthenware 1140 and stoneware 1180 and have transparent glazes for each temperature. We keep the classes small so that we can tailor our teaching to your needs. All you need to bring with you is an apron, a small hand towel and a notebook.
Reserve your place for this block of 8 x 2-hour classes with a deposit of Rs 5000, the balance of Rs 7000 can be paid by card or cash at your first class.
All materials and firing are included in the class fee. We fire to earthenware 1140 and stoneware 1180 and have transparent glazes for each temperature. We keep the classes small so that we can tailor our teaching to your needs. All you need to bring with you is an apron, a small hand towel and a notebook.

A class that focuses on the hand building techniques and explores a wide variety of surface decoration for Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9h00 to 12h00 and Thursday evenings from 17h30 - 20h30. This class is suitable for anyone who has completed our general beginner’s class or who has some experience of working with clay. You will be fully supported by the tutor to realise your ideas in clay, develop your skills and explore new techniques with surface decoration. We have a fantastic range of tools, equipment, and materials at the studio, with plenty of space to hand-build on our workbenches. We have a slab roller and some basic moulds. All materials and firing are included in the class fee. We fire to earthenware 1140 and stoneware 1180 and have transparent glazes for each temperature. We keep the classes small so that we can tailor our teaching to your needs. All you need to bring with you is an apron, a small hand towel and a notebook.

Regular classes for young people aged 8 to 16. The classes are now running after school, bookable in blocks of 4 consecutive classes. Each session will focus on a specific process including hand-building with pinching, coiling and using soft and leather hard slabs. We will experiment with a wide variety of surface decoration and glazes to create a selection of beautiful and unique pieces over the weeks. We keep the classes small so that we can tailor our teaching to everyone's needs. All materials and firing are included in the class fee.

Tuesday Mornings and evening. Designed especially for beginners, running over 8 weeks. Over eight weeks you will be guided, step by step, through the three main hand-building techniques of pinch, coil and slab. You will also be introduced to the technique of drape/slump moulding. Throughout the 8 weeks you will discover approaches for decorating, using colour and glazing your work. A library of ceramics books and journals for inspiration are available and you are encouraged to be experimental in your use of surface decoration. We keep the classes small so that we can tailor our teaching to your needs. All materials are included in the class fee. All you need to bring with you is an apron and a notebook. Additional items you can bring along will be in the introductory notes attached.
Reserve your place for this block of 8 x 2-hour classes with a deposit of Rs 5000, the balance of Rs 7000 can be paid by card or cash at your first class.
All materials and firing are included in the class fee. We fire to earthenware 1140 and stoneware 1180 and have transparent glazes for each temperature. We keep the classes small so that we can tailor our teaching to your needs. All you need to bring with you is an apron, a small hand towel and a notebook.
Reserve your place for this block of 8 x 2-hour classes with a deposit of Rs 5000, the balance of Rs 7000 can be paid by card or cash at your first class.
All materials and firing are included in the class fee. We fire to earthenware 1140 and stoneware 1180 and have transparent glazes for each temperature. We keep the classes small so that we can tailor our teaching to your needs. All you need to bring with you is an apron, a small hand towel and a notebook.

A class that focuses on the hand building techniques and explores a wide variety of surface decoration for Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9h00 to 12h00 and Thursday evenings from 17h30 - 20h30. This class is suitable for anyone who has completed our general beginner’s class or who has some experience of working with clay. You will be fully supported by the tutor to realise your ideas in clay, develop your skills and explore new techniques with surface decoration. We have a fantastic range of tools, equipment, and materials at the studio, with plenty of space to hand-build on our workbenches. We have a slab roller and some basic moulds. All materials and firing are included in the class fee. We fire to earthenware 1140 and stoneware 1180 and have transparent glazes for each temperature. We keep the classes small so that we can tailor our teaching to your needs. All you need to bring with you is an apron, a small hand towel and a notebook.

Regular classes for young people aged 8 to 16. The classes are now running after school, bookable in blocks of 4 consecutive classes. Each session will focus on a specific process including hand-building with pinching, coiling and using soft and leather hard slabs. We will experiment with a wide variety of surface decoration and glazes to create a selection of beautiful and unique pieces over the weeks. We keep the classes small so that we can tailor our teaching to everyone's needs. All materials and firing are included in the class fee.

Come on Sunday the 22nd June to join us between 10am and 12pm for a free session to explore our new studio. You will be able to get to play with some clay, ask questions and meet the team
Class

Intermediate Hand building Class
When: Wednesday mornings from 9h00 to 12h00 and Thursday evenings from 17h30 - 20h30
30 min set up, 2 hours of tutoring and 30 minutes for clean-up.
Price: Rs 1500 per session
About this class
A class that focuses on hand building techniques, exploring a wide variety of surface decoration. This class is suitable for anyone who has completed our general beginner’s class or who has some experience of working with clay. You will be fully supported by the tutor to realise your ideas in clay, develop your skills and explore new techniques with surface decoration. A slab roller, some basic moulds along with a range of tools, equipment and materials will be available to use with plenty of space to hand-build on our workbenches. All materials and firing are included in the class fee. We fire to earthenware 1140 and stoneware 1180 and have transparent glazes for each temperature. We keep the classes small so that we can tailor our teaching to your needs. All you need to bring with you is an apron, a small hand towel and a notebook.
When: Wednesday mornings from 9h00 to 12h00 and Thursday evenings from 17h30 - 20h30
30 min set up, 2 hours of tutoring and 30 minutes for clean-up.
Price: Rs 1500 per session
About this class
A class that focuses on hand building techniques, exploring a wide variety of surface decoration. This class is suitable for anyone who has completed our general beginner’s class or who has some experience of working with clay. You will be fully supported by the tutor to realise your ideas in clay, develop your skills and explore new techniques with surface decoration. A slab roller, some basic moulds along with a range of tools, equipment and materials will be available to use with plenty of space to hand-build on our workbenches. All materials and firing are included in the class fee. We fire to earthenware 1140 and stoneware 1180 and have transparent glazes for each temperature. We keep the classes small so that we can tailor our teaching to your needs. All you need to bring with you is an apron, a small hand towel and a notebook.

Booking essential. Come on Sunday the 22nd June to join us between 10am and 12pm for a free session to explore our new studio. You will be able to get to play with some clay, ask questions and meet the team.
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1 review- Peter Hough·
Julia’s knowledge of pottery, ceramics and glazing is amazing. How she turns a slab of clay into fine art, something practical or both is stunning. I particularly loved the dolphin and the gecko and her helpful, patient guidance.
Opening hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 12 PM - 5 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM - 9 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM - 1 PM