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Shape by hand and on the wheel
Learn pinch pots, slabs and strong joins, then centre, pull and trim on the pottery wheel. Two ways of making, one confident maker.
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A beginner's guide to functional ceramics
Clay with Character.
Make functional ceramics with personality, on the wheel
and by hand.
Step-by-step videos take you from your very first lump of clay to a finished, glazed little friend you can actually use.
Sound familiar?
You love the cute pieces. Making them yourself feels like a mystery.
You've saved a hundred photos of mugs with little faces and thought, I'd love to make that. Then you sit in front of a lump of clay and have no idea where to begin.
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A pottery class left you with a lopsided bowl and more questions than answers.
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Videos online skip the small steps, so you never know what went wrong.
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You worry the ears will crack off, or the glaze will run and your character will lose its face.
None of this means you're not a clay person. It just means nobody showed you the small steps that make a piece come alive.
Meet your teacher
Hii! I'm Lolo! ♡
I come from a background in healthcare, but I've always had a big love for art and all things creative. I started my ceramics journey in early 2022 after being intrigued by the craft for years, and it quickly became one of my favourite ways to bring my imagination to life.
My art is inspired by all things cute, whimsical and a little bit magical. I draw lots of inspiration from Japanese film and media, and every piece I make is created with lots of love, care and a sprinkle of fun.
In Clay with Character, I'll show you the exact steps I use to shape, sculpt, glaze and fire my little friends, so you can make pieces with a personality all of their own.
@ceramicsbylolo
SIGN UP NOWWhy guessing doesn't work
Without a clear path, every piece becomes a gamble.
Learning by trial and error
Pieces crack while drying and you can't tell why.
Handles and ears pop off in the kiln.
Glazes run or come out a colour you never expected.
You lose clay, money and motivation, one failed piece at a time.
Learning step by step
You know which clay to use and why.
You join every part so it stays put through firing.
You glaze with a plan, not a hope.
You finish pieces you're proud to use every day.
That's exactly why I made Clay with Character.
What you'll unlock
Three skills that turn clay into characters.
Shape it, give it a face, fire it. That's the whole magic trick.
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Give every piece a personality
Design and sculpt faces, handles, ears, feet and tails, and attach them so they survive drying and firing.
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Glaze, fire and finish
Choose glazes, brush, dip and pour, and understand firing so your little friends come out of the kiln just right.
Course content
From your first lump of clay to the final reveal.
Clay with Character is split into 7 modules and 41 short video lessons, so every step feels easy to follow. We start with what clay actually is, move into handbuilding and the pottery wheel, then add faces and features before glazing and firing.
Along the way you'll make real, functional pieces, including your very own character watering bell.
01 Introduction 02 Getting to know clay 03 Handbuilding fundamentals 04 The pottery wheel 05 Adding character 06 Surface, glazing & finishing 07 From clay to finished piece
Inside the course · 7 modules · 41 lessons
In my course, you'll learn:
Modules 01 & 02
Start here.
Your workspace, your tools and how clay really behaves.
01 IntroductionMeet Lolo, set up a simple pottery workspace at home and gather the beginner tools you really need, with studio safety covered from day one.See 5 lessonsHide lessons
- Welcome to the course
- My pottery journey: how I got here
- Setting up your pottery workspace
- Essential tools & materials for beginners
- Studio safety: clay, dust, tools & kiln safety
02 Getting to know clayUnderstand the different types of clay, how water and shrinkage behave, and what really happens inside the kiln.See 6 lessonsHide lessons
- Meet clay: what is clay?
- Types of clay: earthenware, stoneware & porcelain
- The science of clay: water, plasticity & shrinkage
- From wet clay to bone dry: the stages of clay
- What happens in the kiln? Understanding firing
- Bisque & glaze firing: turning clay into pottery
Modules 03 to 05
Make.
Handbuilding, the wheel and the fun part: giving it a face.
03 Handbuilding fundamentals & your first piecesWedge, pinch, roll slabs and join pieces so they stay strong, then create and refine your very first handbuilt pottery.See 6 lessonsHide lessons
- Preparing & wedging clay
- Pinch pots: learning to feel the clay
- Slab building: rolling, cutting & shaping
- Joining clay: score, slip & compress
- Building strong forms & avoiding cracks
- Creating & refining your first handbuilt pieces
04 The pottery wheel: making your watering bellSet up at the wheel, centre your clay, open and pull a bell body, then trim it and add its top handle, ready for sculpting.See 6 lessonsHide lessons
- Meet the wheel: setup, posture & preparation
- Centering clay & finding the sweet spot
- Opening & pulling the bell body
- Shaping your watering bell on the wheel
- Trimming & refining your bell
- Adding the top handle & preparing your bell for sculpting
05 Adding character: faces, handles & moreDesign a personality for your piece, then sculpt faces, handles, ears, feet and tails and attach them so they stay put.See 6 lessonsHide lessons
- Designing personality into your pottery
- Making & attaching handles
- Adding faces, eyes, noses & expressions
- Making & attaching ears, feet, tails & other body parts
- Attaching sculptural elements to handbuilt & wheel-thrown pieces
- Bringing your pieces to life: character & finishing details
Modules 06 & 07
Finish.
Glaze, fire and reveal your finished little friends.
06 Surface, glazing & finishingChoose your glazes, try brushing, dipping and pouring, and play with wax resist and texture to create your own surface effects.See 6 lessonsHide lessons
- Preparing your pottery for glazing
- Choosing glazes & designing your surface
- Glazing techniques: brush, dip & pour
- Wax resist, texture & surface details
- Creating unique surface effects & colour combinations
- Preparing your pieces for their final firing
07 From clay to finished piece: drying, firing & final revealCompare air drying and kiln firing, load the kiln safely, then unload your finished pieces for the big reveal.See 6 lessonsHide lessons
- Air drying vs. kiln firing: understanding your options
- Preparing pieces for drying & firing
- Working with the kiln: loading, safety & firing
- Bisque firing: what to expect
- Glaze firing & unloading your finished pieces
- The final reveal: finishing, evaluating & enjoying your pottery
What this course gives you
More than a new hobby. A little creative world of your own.
Pieces you'll actually use.
Mugs, cups and bells made to hold your morning coffee, water your plants and make you smile every single day.
Learn at your own pace
Lifetime access means you can take it slow, pause, rewatch and revisit any step.
Private community
A community to share your artworks and meet other students with similar art ambitions. Share your work, get real eyes on it, see what other people are creating.
Two ways to make
Build confidence with both handbuilding and the pottery wheel.
Self-paced program
A creative ritual. No prior experience required; just follow the 40+ lessons at your own speed.
Access on any device
Access the course from your laptop, tablet, or phone. Wherever it feels more comfortable to you.
Course structure
Short lessons. Real pieces. Your own pace.
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Watch
Short video lessons you can pause, rewatch and revisit anytime, on any device.
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Practise
Try each technique with your own clay before moving on to the next step.
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Make
Build real pieces module by module, including your own watering bell.
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Reveal
Glaze, fire and unveil your finished pieces, then collect your certificate.
extras
Bonuses, wrapped up with a bow.
Extra content you get for free with the course.
Bonus 01
Bonus wheel lesson
An extra video lesson in Module 4 to take your watering bell a little further.
$47 - Included free
Bonus 02
Printable beginner resources
Downloadable extras, such as checklists and reference sheets, to keep beside you at the table.
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Clay with Character.
I wanted to make the course more accessible, so I’m offering a six-month payment plan to help spread out the cost. The course content is exactly the same; this allows you to split the investment over time in a way that feels more comfortable for you. The price displayed below is in US dollars, but you can pay in any currency.
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If the course isn't right for you for any reason, you can request a full refund within the first 14 days. I want every student to feel happy with their purchase, so you can give it a try.
Questions
Good to know.
Still wondering about something? Here are the questions I hear most often.
Is this course suitable for complete beginners?
Yes! Clay with Character is a beginner's guide. We start with what clay actually is and build up one small, clear step at a time.
Is the course live?
No. All lessons are pre-recorded short videos, so you can watch whenever it suits you and rewatch as often as you like.
Do I need a pottery wheel?
Module 4 uses the wheel to make your watering bell. The handbuilding and character modules can be done without one.
Can I buy the course as a gift?
YES, absolutely! You buy the course yourself and then email me at - [email protected] - with the email of the person you want to surprise. I will directly set up an account in their name.
Is the price just a one-time payment?
No, this is a monthly payments option, consisting of 6 monthly payments. Your first payment will be charged at the time of purchase. The second payment will be charged after 30 days, the third after 60 days, the fourth after 90 days, the fifth after 120 days, the sixth after 150 days. You will receive full access to the course immediately.
Can I pay in any currency?
Yes. Prices are shown in US dollars, and you can complete your purchase in your own currency.
Will I have access to the course right away?
Yes. You get immediate access as soon as your purchase is complete.
For how long will I have access?
You get lifetime access, so you can come back to any lesson whenever you like.
Do you have a refund policy?
Yes. You can request a full refund within 14 days of purchase. The guarantee is not available if 50% or more of the course is completed.
Will registrations open again soon?
No, you have time to sign up until Tuesday, November 17th, 9 PM EST. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Questions
Good to know.
Still wondering about something? Here are the questions I hear most often.
Is this course suitable for complete beginners?
Yes! Clay with Character is a beginner's guide. We start with what clay actually is and build up one small, clear step at a time.
Is the course live?
No. All lessons are pre-recorded short videos, so you can watch whenever it suits you and rewatch as often as you like.
Do I need a pottery wheel?
Module 4 uses the wheel to make your watering bell. The handbuilding and character modules can be done without one.
Do I need my own kiln?
Module 7 walks you through air drying versus kiln firing, so you can choose the option that suits you and your space.
What are the payment options?
If you select the one-time payment option, you will have to pay just one time, and you will get access to the course and all materials forever.
If you select the three monthly payments option, you will be billed the first payment at the moment of the purchase. The second payment will be billed 30 days after, the third and final after 60 days of the initial purchase.
In both cases, you will receive full access to the course immediately.
Can I pay in any currency?
Yes. Prices are shown in US dollars, and you can complete your purchase in your own currency.
Will I have access to the course right away?
Yes. You get immediate access as soon as your purchase is complete.
For how long will I have access?
You get lifetime access, so you can come back to any lesson whenever you like.
Do you have a refund policy?
Yes. You can request a full refund within 14 days of purchase.
Will registrations open again soon?
No, you have time to sign up until Wednesday, November 18th, 9 PM EDT. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
