Large fruit platter masterclass

A slow, creative session in slab-building, surface design & glaze exploration

Begin your experience with a warm welcome tea and a guided tour of our rural ceramics studio. You’ll see where the magic happens, learn about different clay bodies, and enjoy a short show & tell of our glaze collection — from crystalline bronzes to volcanic textures and soft stone finishes. This gentle introduction helps you choose the perfect glaze for your future platter and inspires ideas before you begin working.

This masterclass is a focused yet relaxed session, ideal for beginners and returning makers alike. You will create a large sculptural fruit platter (approx. Ø 40 cm) using slab-rolling techniques while learning to shape, refine, and design a functional statement piece.

What We’ll Do

1. Welcome Tea & Studio Tour

• settle in with tea

• tour of the studio & tools

• overview of clay bodies, firing process & textures

2. Glaze Show & Tell

• discover how our special glazes develop on different surfaces

• learn about:

  • lava glaze

  • bronze glaze

  • stone glaze

• choose your glaze for your finished platter

3. Demonstration & Clay Prep

• how to roll large slabs evenly

• understanding thickness, drying behaviour, and structure

• avoiding cracks and warping

4. Building Your Platter

• slab rolling

• forming and shaping large pieces

• choosing your edge style: minimal, wavy, sculptural, or organic

• refining the surface and rim

5. Texture & Details

• adding subtle imprints or designing a clean finish

6. Final Touches & Glaze Planning

• final refinements

• discussion about how your chosen glaze will interact with your form

Your platter will then dry slowly, be bisque-fired to 980°C, glazed in your chosen finish, and glaze-fired.
International shipping is available and typically takes around 1-4 weeks, depending on your location.

Who Is This For?

Perfect for:

• anyone wanting a short, creative escape

• guests who want to make one meaningful piece

• couples or friends looking for a private creative activity

• decorative or functional design lovers

This masterclass is organised on request and can be booked for:

• 1 person (private masterclass)

• 2 persons maximum
  Each participant makes their own platter.
  Pricing is per person.

What’s Included

• welcome tea

• studio tour

• glaze show & tell

• all tools & materials

• bisque firing to 980°C

• glaze of your choice

• glaze firing to 1260 C
  

• (shipping is not included and will depend on location)

You will leave with the knowledge of slab-building fundamentals and a beautiful handmade centerpiece created with your own hands.