Welcome to Isil Ceramics, a ceramic studio based at SpudWorks in Sway, on the edge of the New Forest.
Handmade Stoneware Ceramics from The New Forest
Hi, I’m Isil, I make hand-built and wheel-thrown stoneware ceramics from my studio in Hampshire. Each piece is shaped, trimmed, glazed and fired by me. I work in small batches, so no two are ever quite the same.
What I make…
Tableware, vases, lamps and one-off sculptural pieces. My glazes lean into soft pale blues, chalky whites and earthy stones — quiet colours that suit the light here on the south coast and sit easily alongside natural materials at home.
You can see the current collection on my portfolio page, or commission something specific if you have a shape, size or colour in mind.
I teach small, friendly pottery courses at my Sway studio — four-week adult courses on Mondays and Thursdays, children’s ceramic parties, and private workshops for hen parties, birthdays and team-building days. Gift vouchers are available from £25.
See upcoming dates on the Class & Workshop page.
Pottery classes & workshops at SpudWorks
Preserving heritage skills
Hand-built and wheel-thrown is a slow craft, and that’s the point. Working this way keeps traditional ceramic techniques alive — from wedging clay by hand to mixing glazes in small test batches. Every piece carries the mark of how it was made.
Pottery Workshops
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4 Week Ceramic Course - Monday , Tuesday or Thursdays
You will have free rein to create whatever you like (within reason!) using hand building, modelling, press moulding and throwing techniques and of course glazing and decorating! Depending on your ideas, a few compromises may have to be made along the way.
Monday 10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m
Monday 1:30 p.m - 3.30 p.m
Tuesday 10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m
Thursday 10.30 a.m - 12.30 p.m
Thursday 1.30 p.m - 3.30 p.m
Thursday 6 p.m - 8 p.m Start In JUNE
Each term is £120 tuition, all materials and tools provided! Clay is available to buy from the studio and there is a additional charge for firing depending on the weight of your finished item, payable when the project is complete.
4-Week Pottery Workshops
Our pottery workshops run in regular 4-week blocks, offering a creative learning experience.“Catch-up sessions are available if you cannot attend your regular class “
✨ Next block starts: in June 2026
Spaces are limited, so please book early to secure your place.
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Pottery Workshop for Children
We offer a unique opportunity for children to not only learn and develop pottery skills, but also experience the thrill of throwing on an actual potter's wheel, if possible. Our classes emphasise the importance of sharing skills and fostering creativity among the kids. Through working with clay, they will not only acquire the necessary skills and techniques in pottery, but also valuable life lessons of trial and error, failure and perseverance.
Group Session Pricing
(Minimum 4 children) , Ages 7–12 years: £40 per child, Ages 12–15 years: £45 per child . For groups of fewer than 4 children, prices start from £65 per child, which includes all materials, tools and kiln firings. All ceramics made during the session will be professionally fired and glazed.Please contact us for bookings and enquiries.
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Private Pottery Workshops
Looking for a unique and memorable way to get your team or family together? Our private pottery experiences are the perfect way to bond, create, and have fun!
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of creating your own unique pottery pieces, from start to finish. You'll learn the basics of pottery, such as throwing, glazing, and firing, and you'll have the opportunity to express your creativity in a fun and relaxed environment.
Whether you're looking for a team-building activity that will help your colleagues learn to work together or a family bonding experience that will create lasting memories, our private pottery experiences are the perfect fit.
These experiences are held at SpudWorks in Sway.
Email me for prices and dates.
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