Sophie Aguilera Lester

Flower Making in Porcelain

20th - 21st June 2026 | 2 Day Workshop | £440

During this workshop students will learn how to hand build fine porcelain flowers.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Course in Detail

During this two-day workshop students will learn to sculpt and build a selection of clay flowers using press moulds and unique hand building techniques that will allow them to master the art of flower making. The course will involve creating a small floral wall piece and a larger scale flower using different coloured porcelains.

In addition, students will be taught a number of decorating techniques as well as tips for building and firing delicate pieces.

Sophie will give a series of demonstrations and will guide and encourage students to achieve the best results.

Once the pieces are completed, they will be left to dry and then fired in our kilns. For those who would like their pieces to be glazed in a transparent glaze, our technicians will do this after bisque firing and then they will be fired again. These will be ready for collection a few weeks later (there will be a small additional firing charge).

Each student will have their own dedicated workspace and will receive plenty of individual attention. There will be opportunities for students to discuss their work with their fellow students and on a one-to-one basis with Sophie.

Please note, there will be a small additional firing charge for final pieces. Please see our Student Contract for details.

USEFUL INFO

Course Breakdown

Day 1 - Sophie will give a demonstration on how to make the perfect petal. Students will learn how to make roses and carnations, and learn how to create nature’s effects using moulds and textures. With support and guidance from Sophie, students will create a floral wall piece.

Day 2 - Sophie will talk to students about firing delicate pieces. She will give tips and advice for working with porcelain and how to ensure these delicate pieces survive the kiln.

Sophie will show students further hand building techniques and students will start to work on larger pieces.

To complete the workshop Sophie will demonstrate her decoration techniques and students will finish their pieces.

There will be no specific kiln firing during the workshop, however, students’ porcelain pieces will be fired and be ready for collection a few weeks later. For those who would like their pieces to be glazed in a transparent glaze, our technicians will do this after bisque firing and then they will be fired again.

Please note, there will be a small additional firing charge for final pieces. Details of our firing charges can be found in our Student Contract. Please read our Student Contract.

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Key information

  • DATE

    Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st June 2026

  • DURATION

    2 day workshop

  • CLASS SIZE

    Maximum 10 students

  • LEVEL

    LEVEL

    Some knowledge of hand building would be helpful

  • CLAY TYPE

    Porcelain

  • COST

    £440 (flexible payment plans available)

GUEST POTTER BIO

About Sophie

Sophie Aguilera Lester (London, 1984) is a Barcelona-based artist with a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Barcelona and a Master's degree in Art Direction from ESCAC.

Sophie has exhibited extensively both nationally and internationally. In 2018, she was selected as the Spanish representative at the European Ceramic Context (Bornholm, Denmark). In 2019, she was awarded the National Ceramic Prize in the emerging artist category (AeCC).

Sophie has collaborated with urban artists such as Boa Mistura and has traveled to the United States as an artist-in-residence at the Archie Bray Foundation, a pioneer in the research and production of contemporary sculpture and ceramics.

Highlights of her professional career include the technical development of the limited edition of Leiva's album Cuandotemuerdesellabio, nominated for a Latin Grammy in the category of best packaging, and her collaboration with Cartier, with which she created a ceramic installation for the new store on Paseo de Gracia.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

The Schedule

  • This workshop will start at 10am and will finish at 5pm.

  • On the second day the session will start at 10am and will finish at 5pm.

  • A two course lunch is provided everyday. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Ceramic Studio is located on a beautiful orchard in Brenchley, and there are lots of lovely surrounding towns and villages offering numerous places to stay.

    We are happy to arrange transits to and from your accommodation to the studio for the duration of your course. Please get in touch to arrange this. Please email the office team at info@theceramicstudio.co.uk. To see examples of local accommodation, click here.

  • For those who would like their pieces to be glazed in a transparent glaze, our technicians will do this after bisque firing and then they will be fired again. These will be ready for collection a few weeks later (there will be a small additional firing charge).

  • ·       There is a small charge for fired work. Charges are as follows:

    £5 per 500g for glazed work

    £6 per 500g for glazed work with oxide

    £10 per 500g for any glazed work over 30cm in height or width

    £2 per 500g for work that is bisque fired but not glazed

    Please also note that The Ceramic Studio does not offer a glazing service.

  • Morning and afternoon refreshments daily, including teas, coffees, sweet treats, and fresh fruit. A freshly cooked two-course lunch, prepared here in the studio, is also provided every day, with dietary requirements confirmed in advance.

  • If we haven’t quite answered your question please click here to view our guest potter FAQs page or email us info@theceramicstudio.co.uk