Our Approach to Creative Pottery
At Small Glaze, we believe creativity should feel calm. accessible and deeply human. Our workshops are designed as gentle, welcoming spaces where people can slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the simple pleasure of making something by hand.
In a world that often feel fast and overwhelming, we create moments of stillness through clay - encouraging mindful creativity and joyful expression,
Every session we host is guided by intention, care, and a love for craft.
Amie Babu - Small Glaze Co-owner
Im a ceramic artist based in Wolverhampton, creating thoughtful, hand-built pieces inspired by the beauty of natural materials and everyday forms. My work is shaped by a love for simplicity, texture and quiet detail, drawing influence from Japanese wabi-sabi and the gentle imperfections found in nature.
This approach to making forms an important aspect of Small Glaze's hand-building workshops, I co-founded Small Glaze with my best friend, bringing our love of ceramics, creativity and connection into welcoming experiences for others.
I've been working with ceramics for almost ten years, exhibiting and selling my work through local galleries, exhibitions and craft fairs. I also exhibited at Wolverhampton Art Gallery as part of my MA degree, and continue to develop my work practice across both functional and artistic work.
Som I-Thita- Small Glaze Co-owner
I'm Som, a ceramic artist based in Burntwood, just outside of Lichfield. My journey with clay began after completing my BA in Applied Arts, where I discovered a deep love for making, process and playful experimentation. In 2020, I began my own creative path, developing Som's Clay where I developed a wide range of bespoke ceramic pieces to sell. Alongside this, me and my best friend created Small Glaze - a space created to share our love of ceramics through creativity and connections through workshops.
I specialise in pinch pots and hand-built ceramics, while adding distinctive patterns to each piece which are individually hand-painted. My work often features bold, joyful floral designs inspired by a love of colour and maximalist expression.
Through both my ceramics and our workshops at Small Glaze, I hope to inspire others to slow down, create freely, and reconnect with their own creativity.
Slowing Down Through Making
Our workshops are designed to feel uncrushed and grounding, offering a space where participants can fully immerse themselves in the process without pressure or expectation.
Enjoy the process of being creative, no previous experience needed to join our sessions, just a relaxed environment for you to be creative. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us today, we will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
Thoughtfully Curated Experiences
From carefully chosen materials and tools to beautifully selected venues, every detail of our workshops is intentionally considered.
We focus on:
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Calm, welcoming environments
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Small group sessions
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Premium quality ceramics
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Gentle, supportive instruction
This thoughtful approach ensures every workshop feels special, relaxed and meaningful.
Handmade at Heart
Rooted in our own ceramic practices, Small Glaze celebrates slow making, individuality and imperfection. We embrace organic form, subtle texture and expressive surfaces, honouring the beauty of handmade objects and the stories they carry.
Each piece created in our workshops becomes a personal keepsake - a tangible memory of a moment spent creating, relaxing and connecting.
Why Small Glaze?
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Calm, welcoming creative atmosphere
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Drinks, cakes and cosy workshop vibes
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Thoughtful, beginner-friendly guidance
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Premium handmade ceramics
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Beautiful, carefully selected venues
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Warm community-led experiences
Whether you're looking for a peaceful creative escape, a fun social experience, or a meaningful way to celebrate, our workshops offer a space to slow down, connect and create.
We'd love to welcome you.
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