Half day or multi-day private ceramic tuition for individuals.
Work closely with Helen to develop your own project — from model and mould making to slip casting and material experimentation — guided by her professional expertise and insight.
One-to-One Tuition — your own ceramic project
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Each session is tailored to your project aims. You might explore:
Model and mould making for production or small-batch work.
Single drop-out or multi-piece moulds.
Sculptural plaster moulds: reinforced splash moulds, layered materials, and scaled-up works.
Slip and press casting in earthenware, terracotta, porcelain, or stoneware.
Colouring clays and experimenting with casting techniques.
Preparing materials for plaster or silicone moulds.
Refined plaster modelmaking: turning, profiling, sledging, and hand-modelling.
You’ll receive hands-on technical guidance and advice to continue your work independently with confidence.
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Helen offers access to her professional plaster lathe for short-term projects, with optional hands-on guidance or technical support.
Ideal for experienced makers needing equipment access for model turning, profiling, or refining plaster components.
Available as part of one-to-one tuition sessions or by special arrangement. -
Artists, makers, and designers developing new work or prototypes.
Professionals preparing for production, exhibitions, or commissions.
Students or educators seeking focused material or process-based learning.
Anyone curious about expanding their understanding of plaster, clay, and casting.
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One to One sessions run on demand — flexible in both dates and times. Each session is tailored to your schedule, project, and learning needs.
Duration:1–3 days (or more, depending on your project).
Location: Helen’s Central London studio (Cockpit Bloomsbury)
Price: from £650 — sliding scale available for multiple booked days.
Small group option: book for 2–3 people working on similar processes (mould making, modelling, or casting).
All materials and size restrictions are assessed before tuition based on project requirements. An invoice will be issued to confirm your booking.
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Enquire — Get in touch using the form below, sharing a little about you and your skills you’d like to develop.
Plan your session — Helen will reply within two working days to discuss dates, format, and what you’d like to cover.
Confirm & pay — Once details are agreed, you’ll receive an invoice to confirm your place. Sessions run on demand.
Location — Workshops take place in Helen’s Studio W8 at Cockpit Bloomsbury, WC1, London — just a few minutes’ walk from Russell Square and Holborn Underground stations. View map here >
Cancellations — Sessions can be rescheduled with 14 days’ notice; refunds aren’t available for late cancellations.
What to Bring — Sketches, references, or small test pieces; an apron and notebook.
I’ve long admired Helen’s mastery of plaster and her decades of experience making moulds for ceramics. I’ve attended her workshops and commissioned bespoke moulds for repeat forms in my own work. Each session brings new insight, and her press moulds perform beautifully. Her expertise, recognised by the Worshipful Company of Plasterers and Heritage Crafts, is truly rare.
— Tessa Eastman, Ceramicist
Ready to book?
Tell Helen a little about your project and what you’d like to focus on.
She’ll review your details and get in touch within two working days to confirm availability, pricing and next steps.