Discover the joy of working with clay without kiln in our Getting started with Air Dry Clay workshop led by Lizzie Croucher!
Discover the joy of working with clay without a kiln in our Getting started with Air Dry Clay workshop!
This beginner-friendly workshop offers a relaxed introduction to creating with air-dry clay, perfect for those who are curious about sculpture or looking for a new creative outlet.
Led by Lizzie Croucher, you’ll experience how to:
create pots and dishes
roll seasonal dried leaves and foliage into slabs of clay
shape, texture, and join pieces
No experience needed—just a willingness to get a little messy and have fun. All materials will be provided, and you’ll leave with at least one handmade piece to take home. Suitable for ages 16+.
Food and drink is also available for purchase throughout the session from our cafes.
About the artist:
Croucherli is the work of ceramic artist Lizzie Croucher. Lizzie produces hand thrown pottery, specifically one-off and small batch items, with their own little personalities.
Her ceramics are functional, but also designed to bring smiles to faces.
Lizzie lives in Colchester with her partner & two dogs, having been previously based in Kent, London & Suffolk. Lizzie also leads pottery workshops in & around Colchester, as well as private potters’ wheel lessons from her home studio.

Visitor information
Address
Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH
01206 713700
Opening times
Mon: Closed
Tue - Wed: 10am - 5pm
Thu - Sat: 10am - 10pm
Sun: 10am - 5pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day