tableware workshop. 5 day with Lucia Ocejo 9 - 13 June
This five-day workshop focuses on developing a confident and considered approach to throwing functional tableware. Working on the wheel, participants will explore a wide range of forms including cylinders, cups, mugs, bowls, and more complex vessels such as teapots. Emphasis is placed on proportion, consistency, and how individual pieces relate to one another within a cohesive set.
The workshop is rooted in thoughtful, process-led making, encouraging rhythm at the wheel and an understanding of functional form intended for everyday use.
This workshop is suitable for potters with some prior wheel experience. Participants should be able to centre clay independently and have a basic familiarity with throwing. It is well suited to confident beginners through to intermediate potters who want to build skills and refine their approach to tableware.
About the Artist
Lucia Ocejo is a Mexican potter based in London with over ten years of professional experience. She studied ceramics in the United States and completed an apprenticeship with master potter Steve Sheridan in Australia.
Since 2018, she has taught at Crown Works Pottery in London, alongside leading specialised throwing workshops and ceramic chemistry courses internationally. Her work has been commissioned by leading restaurants, including KOL, and exhibited at venues such as Cambridge Contemporary Gallery. Her recent solo exhibition, When the Earth Turns Blue (2025), was presented at Klei Gallery. Lucia’s practice embraces the geological character of natural materials to create thoughtful objects for daily use.
Workshop Structure
Course Structure & Content
Day 1 — Cylinders as Foundation
The workshop begins with focused cylinder work, using cups and mugs to establish strong foundations. Emphasis is placed on proportion, wall control, and consistency. Through demonstrations and individual guidance, students will be encouraged to work at a steady, efficient pace, building muscle memory and confidence at the wheel.
Day 2 — Scale, Control & Form Development
Building on the fundamentals, the second day focuses on control and structural integrity at a larger scale. Students will work towards taller, more refined cylindrical forms before expanding into bowls and other forms that naturally evolve from the cylinder.
Day 3 — Complex Utilitarian Forms
As skills develop, the workshop moves into more challenging utilitarian forms such as lidded vessels, teapots, or altered forms. Work will be primarily wheel-thrown, then modified through cutting, altering, and reassembling, encouraging thoughtful construction and problem-solving.
Day 4 — Assembly, Completion & Studio Practice
Students will continue working on ongoing pieces, focusing on assembling and completing multi-part thrown forms. The day also introduces clay reclaiming and three fundamental wedging techniques, reinforcing good studio practice and material awareness.
Day 5 — Trimming, Finishing & Cohesion
The final day is dedicated to trimming and finishing work made throughout the week. Focus will be placed on foot rings, handle attachment, and refined finishing details, bringing balance, cohesion, and intention to functional tableware forms.
What’s Included
Unlimited clay for use during the workshop
All tuition and demonstrations
Use of studio tools and equipment
Glazing and firing of selected final pieces
Shipping of finished work included (see below)
Lunch is not included. The studio is located in the centre of the village, close to cafés and restaurants to suit all budgets and dietary requirements.
Shipping of Finished Work
The workshop fee includes shipping for one standard box per participant, in line with the studio’s intermediate workshop policy.
One box up to 40 × 40 × 40 cm
At the end of the workshop, students will select their final pieces. These will then be glazed, fired, carefully packed, and prepared for shipment. All selected work must fit within the included box size.
Shipping is limited to one box per participant.
Price
€1,200
5-day workshop
Includes VAT, materials, firing, and shipping (one standard box).
Cancellation Policy
Due to the limited number of places available and the advance costs involved, full payment is required to secure a place on the workshop.
Cancellations made 21 days or more before the workshop start date will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made within 21 days of the workshop start date are non-refundable.
In cases of illness or unforeseen circumstances, a credit toward a future workshop may be offered, subject to availability.
No refunds are given for no-shows or partial attendance. We strongly recommend participants ensure they are able to attend all workshop dates before booking.
This five-day workshop focuses on developing a confident and considered approach to throwing functional tableware. Working on the wheel, participants will explore a wide range of forms including cylinders, cups, mugs, bowls, and more complex vessels such as teapots. Emphasis is placed on proportion, consistency, and how individual pieces relate to one another within a cohesive set.
The workshop is rooted in thoughtful, process-led making, encouraging rhythm at the wheel and an understanding of functional form intended for everyday use.
This workshop is suitable for potters with some prior wheel experience. Participants should be able to centre clay independently and have a basic familiarity with throwing. It is well suited to confident beginners through to intermediate potters who want to build skills and refine their approach to tableware.
About the Artist
Lucia Ocejo is a Mexican potter based in London with over ten years of professional experience. She studied ceramics in the United States and completed an apprenticeship with master potter Steve Sheridan in Australia.
Since 2018, she has taught at Crown Works Pottery in London, alongside leading specialised throwing workshops and ceramic chemistry courses internationally. Her work has been commissioned by leading restaurants, including KOL, and exhibited at venues such as Cambridge Contemporary Gallery. Her recent solo exhibition, When the Earth Turns Blue (2025), was presented at Klei Gallery. Lucia’s practice embraces the geological character of natural materials to create thoughtful objects for daily use.
Workshop Structure
Course Structure & Content
Day 1 — Cylinders as Foundation
The workshop begins with focused cylinder work, using cups and mugs to establish strong foundations. Emphasis is placed on proportion, wall control, and consistency. Through demonstrations and individual guidance, students will be encouraged to work at a steady, efficient pace, building muscle memory and confidence at the wheel.
Day 2 — Scale, Control & Form Development
Building on the fundamentals, the second day focuses on control and structural integrity at a larger scale. Students will work towards taller, more refined cylindrical forms before expanding into bowls and other forms that naturally evolve from the cylinder.
Day 3 — Complex Utilitarian Forms
As skills develop, the workshop moves into more challenging utilitarian forms such as lidded vessels, teapots, or altered forms. Work will be primarily wheel-thrown, then modified through cutting, altering, and reassembling, encouraging thoughtful construction and problem-solving.
Day 4 — Assembly, Completion & Studio Practice
Students will continue working on ongoing pieces, focusing on assembling and completing multi-part thrown forms. The day also introduces clay reclaiming and three fundamental wedging techniques, reinforcing good studio practice and material awareness.
Day 5 — Trimming, Finishing & Cohesion
The final day is dedicated to trimming and finishing work made throughout the week. Focus will be placed on foot rings, handle attachment, and refined finishing details, bringing balance, cohesion, and intention to functional tableware forms.
What’s Included
Unlimited clay for use during the workshop
All tuition and demonstrations
Use of studio tools and equipment
Glazing and firing of selected final pieces
Shipping of finished work included (see below)
Lunch is not included. The studio is located in the centre of the village, close to cafés and restaurants to suit all budgets and dietary requirements.
Shipping of Finished Work
The workshop fee includes shipping for one standard box per participant, in line with the studio’s intermediate workshop policy.
One box up to 40 × 40 × 40 cm
At the end of the workshop, students will select their final pieces. These will then be glazed, fired, carefully packed, and prepared for shipment. All selected work must fit within the included box size.
Shipping is limited to one box per participant.
Price
€1,200
5-day workshop
Includes VAT, materials, firing, and shipping (one standard box).
Cancellation Policy
Due to the limited number of places available and the advance costs involved, full payment is required to secure a place on the workshop.
Cancellations made 21 days or more before the workshop start date will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made within 21 days of the workshop start date are non-refundable.
In cases of illness or unforeseen circumstances, a credit toward a future workshop may be offered, subject to availability.
No refunds are given for no-shows or partial attendance. We strongly recommend participants ensure they are able to attend all workshop dates before booking.