Sake Set Wheel Throwing Pottery Workshop

Craft your own sake set in Acton, London. Learn pottery wheel throwing, create unique cups and a vase, and uncover sake's rich culture.

Dive into the world of pottery and sake culture. Spin clay into charming cups and a bottle, discover how your handmade creations can enhance the flavor of Japan's favourite spirit. It's art you can drink from.

WHAT'S THIS POTTERY CLASS ALL ABOUT?

Learn how to transform a lump of raw clay into a functional and beautiful piece of art. For the Japanese, sake is as much about the ritual as it is about the spirit; A sake cup can apparently change your perception of the drink; Ceramic cups help soften the acidity in sake and are considered the best, so you can think about that as you start to design and create your own. Don’t worry if you’re a beginner—you’ll be guided through every step of the process as you conquer the fundamental skills needed to throw and shape pottery on a wheel.

There are two separate processes in this class:

- Session 1 - Wheel Throwing (2 hours)

- Session 2 - Glazing (1 hour to be completed month after the initial class)

You’ll be making two sake cups and a sake bottle, but you’ll have to wait a few weeks before the set can be collected. It will be fired in your absence, and you’ll be notified when they’re ready for pick-up. The studio offers a very zen-like environment for creating and experimenting. Teaching takes place in small groups, so you’ll receive lots of individual attention from Raymond, who is simply the best—kind, patient, and fun, just what a novice needs.

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Why are the cups so small? Drinking sake is a social activity, so you must always fill up a friend's cup before your own. This is a token of camaraderie and respect. It also ensures that you are drinking the spirit at the correct temperature—and all this time, you thought you were just going to a pottery class...

LOCATION: Acton, West London

DURATION: 3 hours (2 x sessions), regular classes throughout the week and on weekends

- You are advised to wear old clothes, and trim your nails - don’t say you haven’t been warned, you are about to get stuck in.

- 1 teacher per 4 people.

- All materials including the cost to fire your creations is included

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Vouchers need to be registered within 6 months to be booked on a date within 12 months

HOW TO BOOK

Contact information for booking a place on this experience will be provided on your voucher.

VOUCHER DELIVERY:

An e-voucher will be delivered to your NOTHS account once your order has been accepted by The Indytute (usually within 6-12hrs after purchase). You will need to create a NOTHS account at checkout if you do not have one to receive an e-voucher. If you choose an optional Indytute voucher pack, this will be sent by post to your chosen delivery address; see the top of this page for estimated delivery dates.

The voucher gift pack measures approximately 18x13cm.

GET IN TOUCH

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VALIDITY PERIOD

Vouchers must be redeemed within 6 months and booked on a date within 12 months

TERMS & CONDITIONS

General notonthehighstreet.com shopper terms and conditions apply. Bookings are made subject to availability; for best availability, we advise booking within 28 days of your order being accepted. For refunds, a 28-day cancellation period applies.

If you wish to reschedule your booking, the seller requires at least 14 days' notice. The seller reserves the right to reschedule dates or alter venues due to unforeseen circumstances (eg instructor illness), or if fewer than the minimum required number of places are booked for an individual session.