Pottery - Ceramic Lamp Base | Thursday 14th January - 1pm till 4pm

Ceramic Lamp Base Workshop - Join Vicky from Vicky Potting, an experienced hand-building ceramics tutor based in Derbyshire 

Add a beautiful, warm glow to your home with a functional piece of art created entirely by you! In this relaxing and rewarding 3-hour workshop, you will design and sculpt your very own ceramic lamp base, customised to perfectly match your interior decor.

What You’ll Learn & Create:
Using a combination of slab-building and coiling techniques, you will construct a sturdy stoneware lamp base.

• The Shape: The choice of design is entirely yours! The finished base will be approximately 10–15 cm in diameter and 15–20 cm tall. I will have some beautiful example shapes on hand for you to copy, or you can let your imagination run wild with your own unique form.
• The Details: Once your base is formed, we will carve patterns or textures into the clay. These carved details are specifically designed to allow the stoneware glazes to "break" beautifully over the edges during firing, creating stunning effects.
• The Mechanics: We will guide you to leave the perfect-sized opening at the top for your light fitting, a spacious opening underneath the base for easy assembly, and a neat little recess at the bottom so the power cord sits completely flat.

The Electrical Fittings are INCLUDED:
To turn your sculpture into a fully functioning lamp, we will supply a high-quality electrical kit featuring a gorgeous antique brass finish and a switch on a white power cord. All electrical components in our kit conform to BS600238 regulations and carry full CE approval. 

Please Note: During the workshop, we are strictly focusing on the pottery and creating the ceramic base. The electrical fittings will be supplied as a separate kit for you to assemble at home. Don't worry - it is a very straightforward process and isn't difficult to do! Instructions are included in the kit. (Lamp shade not included).

Firing & Glazing: At the end of the session, you will choose from a beautiful range of glaze colours. Vicky will then take your lamp bases away to be carefully dried, bisque-fired, glazed, and kiln-fired to stoneware temperatures. Your finished, durable lamp base will be ready for collection from the venue within 3 to 4 weeks.

Complexity Levels 1 and above: The Explorer (Beginner)

• Focus: Introduction to clay with basic technics and shapes.
• Experience: Perfect for absolute beginners,

This class includes: 

• All materials and equipment
• 1 high-quality electrical kit featuring antique brass finish and switch on a white power cord
• Step by step instructions and demonstrations
• Choice of glaze colours
• Professional firing and glazing of your finished piece
• Drinks and delicious cake
• 10% OFF in our gift shop on the day