Make your own clay sign

What would you love to see hanging on your wall? Your name, a favourite word, affirmation or something completely random turn it into clay!

In this 2-hour hand-building workshop, you’ll create your own personalised ceramic wall sign from scratch. Choose from graffiti, bubble or classic lettering, then make it completely your own with colour, texture and finishing details.

No experience is needed. You’ll be guided through the process step by step, with all clay, tools and materials provided. Once finished, we’ll fire and glaze your piece in your chosen colour, ready to collect from the ClayLife studio once complete.

The perfect occasion to spend a fun couple of hours with friends, family members or a date. Also, a fabulous solo-date as you will meet and mingle with like-minded creatives as many people book in on their own too. This event is light hearted, sociable, creative and an all-around vibe!

IMPORTANT: SEND US YOUR WORD AND DESIRED WRITING STYLE IN ADVANCE at hello@claylife.uk. Your ceramic plaque can be 30 x 15 cm in size. We will email you with the font choices.

As every sign is personalised, please send us the word/name/number you’d like to create and your chosen lettering style at least 2 days before the workshop. This allows us to prepare your template in advance so you can get straight into making on the day.

The studio

Our ClayLife studio at Hope Mill, Ancoats is a colourful, relaxed and creative space designed for getting messy, making something great and enjoying a couple of hours with good company. Free Parking available on site for our guests. Alternatively, Hope Mill is a 3 minute walk from New Islington tram stop.

BYOB and snacks are welcome. We just ask that everyone drinks responsibly and respects the space and those around them.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to settle in, late arrivals may result in incomplete work.