Come along for a pottery hand building class, perfect for beginners and those more experienced with artist Ben Saunders.

Learn how to bring your creations to life! You will be taught the fundamentals of sculpting with clay and be guided step-by-step through making your very own ceramic creation. You can make anything from festive decorations, cups, dishes, sculptures, hanging decorations, wall hangings, functional pieces... the list goes on! You're also welcome to bring along your own ideas, and you will have support on hand to bring them to life in this workshop.

You will select a glaze colour for your ceramic pieces, and they will be taken away to be fired in the kiln. You can then collect your pieces from Manchester Craft and design Centre, or choose to have them have them posted to you for £6 (standard small parcel) to a UK address.

Your ticket includes:

All tools, equipment and materials

Glazing and kiln firing of your ceramic sculpture

Expert guidance into the ceramic sculpting process

This workshop will take place in Space2, located on the ground floor of Manchester Craft and Design Centre.

About the artist

Ben Saunders (he/him) is a queer, trans masc artist based in Manchester, UK. His work largely focuses on ceramics, illustration and community building, addressing themes surrounding queer and trans masc bodies, intimacy and sex positivity.

Through all his work Ben aims to create a space for trans people to feel safe to embrace their body and sexuality, without fear of judgement which so many within the community face.

Alongside his creative work, Ben also facilitates and organises workshops and events for the queer community, such as curated art exhibitions, community performance nights, queer life drawing and ceramic workshops. Building community is at the heart of all of Ben’s work as both an artist and facilitator.

Website: www.bensaundersart.co.uk (https://www.bensaundersart.co.uk/)

Instagram: @bensaunders.art

Description supplied by the event organiser.