Tuesday 3rd Feb 10am - 12 - Floral Vase Surface Decoration Workshop

Floral Vase Surface Decoration Workshop

Creating in Clay & Surface Decoration

In this hands-on workshop with Melissa, you’ll be invited to slow down and focus on the joy of surface decoration, working directly onto a pre-made ceramic vase.

Each attendee will be provided with a leather-hard vase (approximately 15cm high), ready for you to decorate using a range of clay techniques. This allows you to concentrate fully on design, texture, and storytelling through clay, without the pressure of building the form from scratch.

You’ll be guided step-by-step through decorative methods such as:

• Applying clay sprigs and raised elements

• Carving and incising botanical patterns

• Creating simple floral and nature-inspired motifs

• Adding touches of colour to accentuate design

• Exploring rhythm, repetition, and balance in surface design

This workshop is perfect for beginners through to more experienced makers who want to explore surface work in a relaxed, supportive environment. No prior experience is needed - just curiosity and a love of handmade objects.

Once complete, your vase will be carefully dried, fired, and glazed by the studio in a complementary finish. Finished pieces will be ready for collection a few weeks after the workshop.

✨ This workshop is ideal for:
• Those curious about ceramic surface decoration
• Garden and nature lovers
• Anyone wanting a gentle, creative afternoon
• People who enjoy slow, mindful making

All materials, tools, firings, and glazing are included.

Come and create a one-of-a-kind vase, decorated by hand and made to be treasured.

Testimonials:

"A two hour workshop crafting something uniquely yours is such a treat. Carys guides you with suggested techniques to decorate your own mug. I found the experience to be relaxing and thoroughly creative. Highly recommend." Amanda

"Carys is a bubbly, patient, kind, and knowledgeable artist who answered any and all questions we had. We had a wonderful time making our mugs and there's so much more to it than previously thought. Definitely attend this studio; you're in for a real treat!" Corina