Portrait Cup Taster Class

About this course

This taster focuses on shaping an espresso cup by hand and adding a portrait inspired by a favourite person. Participants are introduced to the studio approach before learning the pinching technique, then explore a small number of methods for forming facial features and expressions in clay. The class is structured around making an individual piece, with guidance on combining the cup form and portrait details.

What you'll learn

• Use the pinching technique to form a clay vessel
• Shape facial features and expressions using simple hand-building methods
• Combine a portrait design with an espresso cup form

Is this course right for you?

The class is intended for beginner-level learners who want to try working with clay and explore portrait forms. The beginner label suggests an introduction to fundamental techniques, while the course description does not specify previous experience requirements.

• Designed as an introduction to working with clay
• Centres on creating an individual portrait cup

Before you go

• Clothing that can get dirty is recommended.
• Clay, other course materials and firing are included.
• The selected finished piece will be glazed and fired by the provider.
• Finished pieces are expected to be ready for collection within eight weeks.
• An apron may be brought, but it is not stated to be required.
• A student handbook is sent a few days before the class.