Handbuilding
Explore pinching, coiling and slab-building to shape clay by hand.
Vilnius Clay
Clay, shape & possibility in Vilnius
A little earth.
A little possibility.
Vilnius Clay is a fictional ceramic studio in Vilnius, exploring shape, texture and the pleasure of making with clay.
Explore workshopsWorkshops
Wheel throwing
Explore rotation, balance and rounded forms on the pottery wheel.
Glazing & surface
Explore colour, texture and the surfaces that give ceramics their character.
A few clay
questions
What is handbuilding?
Handbuilding shapes clay by hand using techniques such as pinching, coiling and joining slabs.
What happens on the wheel?
Wheel throwing uses a rotating wheel to shape clay into rounded forms.
What does glazing add?
Glazes develop colour and surface finish when fired.