Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village

Join our Watts Potter Michelle Shields to hand build a special Pilgrim’s Mug inspired by Compton Pottery. You will learn to pinch, coil and slab build your piece using terracotta clay. Finishing with decorative slips and underglazes of your choice before scratching your design into the surface using a sgraffito technique. Finished by the studio […]

Join Watts Potter Michelle Shields for this 10-day pottery course, designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to hand-building, wheel throwing, surface decoration, and glazing. Suitable for both beginners and returning students, the course offers the opportunity to build confidence, refine techniques, and develop your own creative style. Whether you're drawn to making functional tableware or […]

Learn about the craft of sculptural gesso, working with plaster and felt to create beautiful relief images. Take inspiration from the Watts Chapel and the ornate ceiling panels at Limnerslease by Mary Watts. Create your own designs whilst learning about this fascinating craft. About the workshop Discover the historic craft of sculptural gesso in this […]

Join artist Kerry Tristram for an inspiring and hands-on workshop exploring colour, texture, and creative expression. Begin by painting your own unique papers, experimenting with colour combinations, mark-making, and layered textures. Drawing inspiration from the shapes, patterns, and natural forms found in the work of William Morris and the designs of Morris & Co., you'll […]

Join our Watts Potter Michelle Shields to hand build a special harvest jug, with slip decoration and sgraffito. You will learn to pinch, coil and slab build your piece using terracotta clay. Finishing with either traditional white or colourful slips of your choice before scratching your design into the surface. Finished by the studio potter […]