Common Clay

05/06/2026

Classes at Common Clay in Bexhill this Summer! https://commonclay.bigcartel.com/products

02/06/2026

Congratulations to Carla and the team from Common Clay in Bexhill who were awarded £1,000 from the Asda Foundation.

They frequently run school holiday programmes and "Clay Club" sessions, offering children and teens hands-on experience in sculpting, hand-building, surface decoration, and the pottery wheel.

I was only too happy to help.

– Wendy, Asda community champion

09/05/2026

Raku Sundays at Common Clay!
�2nd, 9th & 23rd August 2026

Join us this August to explore Raku — a fast, expressive firing process where red-hot pots are transformed through flame, smoke, and rapid cooling, creating rich, unpredictable surfaces.

Led by artist these sessions introduce both traditional Raku and alternative techniques, including Obvara, horsehair, feathers, and a range of combustibles and glazes.

Dates & times:
�2 Aug (11–1.30) — Pot making Session
�9, 23 Aug (10–4) — Glazing and firing

Bring your own bisque-fired pots, use pieces made on 2 Aug, or choose from the studio. Small group (max 6) with plenty of guidance throughout.
All materials, firing, glazes and lunch included. �Outdoor, weather dependent. All levels welcome

https://commonclay.bigcartel.com/product/raku-sundays

09/05/2026

Kids Summer Clay Club at Common Clay
Tuesdays: August 4, 11 & 18

8 - 11 years: 10am - 12pm
12–16 years: 1pm – 3pm

https://commonclay.bigcartel.com/products

24/04/2026

〰️Weekend Teapot Making Course 〰️

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July 2026
10am–4pm

This two-day course is designed for intermediate potters who are confident with the basics of wheel throwing and ready to take on more complex forms. You should be able to centre clay and comfortably throw at least 600g. Working in a small, supportive group, you’ll have your own wheel for the duration of the course, with plenty of opportunity for focused practice and individual guidance throughout.

By the end of the course, you will have created your own teapot, along with any additional components or related forms. Your work will be glazed and fired for you in a glaze of your choice, or you are welcome to book a drop-in session at the studio to glaze it yourself. Finished pieces will be ready to collect approximately 6 weeks later (or can be posted by arrangement).

Each day includes a vegetarian lunch, as well as tea and coffee, so you can settle in, focus on making, and enjoy the process at a relaxed pace.

Taught by the brilliant ceramicist Charlie Brookes

Book here - https://commonclay.bigcartel.com/product/weekend-teapot-making-course-intermediates

06/04/2026

✨ Only a couple of places left! ✨

Join our 8-Week Ceramics Course for Beginners & Improvers, starting next week at Common Clay Studio in Bexhill.

Led by the amazing , this course is perfect whether you’re completely new to ceramics or looking to build on existing skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Mondays, 10:00–12:30
13th April – 15th June 2026 (excluding Bank Holidays)

Over 8 weeks, you’ll explore a range of hand-building techniques including coiling, slab building, and pinch forming, along with surface decoration and glazing to personalise your work.

You’ll also get the chance to try the potter’s wheel, with a couple of sessions introducing basic throwing techniques — a great way to experience both approaches.

Book here -
https://commonclay.bigcartel.com/product/8-week-course-mondays-beginners-improvers

19/01/2026

Ceramic residency opportunities at Common Clay! https://commonclay.co.uk/residencies

05/12/2025

Ceramics Sale this weekend in Bexhill !!

31/10/2025

20/10/2025

A few spaces have just opened up for this Saturday's Ceramics Taster Class – Hand Building for Complete Beginners at Common Clay Studio, Bexhill. It’s rare for us to have last-minute spots, so if you’ve been curious about clay, now’s the perfect time to give it a go.

Saturday 25th October
10:30am – 1:00pm
No experience needed — just come ready to play, experiment, and get your hands dirty. You’ll learn simple hand-building techniques like pinch pots and slab work, and we’ll glaze and fire your favourite piece after the session.

£45 per person
Includes all materials and firing.

Book via https://commonclay.bigcartel.com/product/taster-class-25th-october — we’d love to have you.