I understand it’s not your fault the others were so late but we should have started on time without them. Once you have created your fabulous boobie pot you can then decorate it using slip. Your pot will then be fired, glazed and fired again. Once this process has been completed, you can come and collect your pot in 2-4 weeks. For this workshop, we will be using stoneware clay and your pots with be clear glazed to ensure they are water and food safe. Your pot can be used as a mug, plant pot or anything else you can think of! Emma recently shared a post of all her favourite fellow boob / human form crafters. “I love tit pots obviously — I make them! They’re fun things to make, these people do amazing work, and I love what they do.” In fact, Emma’s met so many amazing makers doing similar things, but in their own way. We discuss the mentality that ‘there can only be one’, particularly as a woman in business. But our question is, “Why?” That post blew up, with over 9,000 likes. Emma’s self-confessed “Weirdo brain” hoped people didn’t think she did it for the gratification of those red hearts, and realise she genuinely loves others work. Alternatively, take it home and paint it with acrylic paint. Please note, if painted with acrylics, the pot will not be water-proof or food safe, but will still look super cute on a shelf and would work for a cactus pot!

Emma is also disheartened by some young girls commenting, tagging their friends to say being ‘LOL look at these boobs, they look weird!’ Of this, she says “ I think, oh no! This is exactly why I do what I do – you are only seeing the media’s very limited offering of women’s breasts and are so uneducated on the wonderful variety of women’s bodies. But overall the positive comments hugely outweigh the bad.” It’s so refreshing to see the variety of Emma’s pots – designs include pregnancy and mastectomy pots, skin with vitiligo, stretch marks, nipple piercings and hair. There’s tattooed breasts, breast reduction scars, tits adorned with flowers, symmetrical and unsymmetrical breasts alike. There’s the saggy and the pert, the large, the small and everything in between. I think PYTAL’s popularity in part is due to a wide variety of women seeing themselves represented in Emma’s work, in a way they haven’t previously. Not only can they see a piece of art that looks like them, they can own it. This is a two hour masterclass with Bristol based ceramic artist Get Ya Pots Out. This Masterclass will include weighing and preparing the clay (wedging) before learning techniques including slab rolling, surface textures & detailing. Together you will make a slab built pot which you are able to personalise with wonky & wobbly bits, stretch marks, body hair and all the beautiful parts of our bodies that make us unique! You may choose to use your own body for inspiration or your imagination; you are completely free to create your pot however you may wish. All bodies and all abilities are welcome.I'm a potter working in the Ouseburn area of Newcastle, where I have a studio which I share with other potters. My work is mostly functional stoneware pieces and sets which I throw and decorate using my signature rawpot glaze effects. I enjoy commissions and working collaboratively with other artists as this challenges my practice and encourages me to explore new techniques and step out of my comfort zone. I am originally from Liverpool, and came to Newcastle in the mid 90s when I became involved with an arts collective in Newcastle city centre. I started to develop community arts projects and made stage sets for local dance and performance companies. My training was originally in architecture but I chose not to pursue this further after completing my degree. Before discovering my love for ceramics I dabbled in designing and making jewellery, I co-founded and ran a CIC called Hive Arts and made clothes using my own printed textiles. It wasn't until 2017 when I rediscovered pottery making and started to make and develop my work seriously. All M.Y.O workshops are BYOB (you can bring your own alcohol, we provide the glasses) or you can request a tea or coffee from the host. We're based just 8 minutes walk from London bridge and 3 minutes from Borough. It was actually Emma’s boyfriend who was the potter in the relationship, having previously completed a ceramics course – something Emma had always wanted to do. She tells me she has always been creative, but had never quite found her niche. She made her first pot, modelled on her own breasts, as a Christmas present for her boyfriend. After making the pot for him, Emma caught the clay bug so to speak. Alongside working in retail,she completed a 10-weeknight course in pottery. Admittedly, she tells me she doesn’t use too much of the technical aspects in her work — the glazing or use of a kiln (perhaps one day, she notes.)

Some people were 15 minutes late which meant we started 20 minutes later than expected. It felt like a rush to get everything finished and we didn’t complete the pots. My friend only managed to make a pot in that time and didn’t have a chance to add boobs. With sharing the equipment I felt like I was always anxiously waiting for my turn being conscious of time. I found a lot of time I was waiting for the rolling pin and then the paintbrush. As a heterosexual woman, Emma tells me that like many young women, she hadn’t seen many boobs, except on TV or in magazines. And when she did, they were nearly always “smallish, white pert breasts with pink nipples”. Emma wanted to celebrate women’s bodies for the diverse and individual wonders she knew they were. When she began to get images sent to her for commissions (all participants are above the age of consent) even she was awed by the wondrous variation. I tell her my favourite images of hers are the photos where all the pots are lined up together – the sheer uniqueness of each one beautifully palpable.Emma’s pots are sold in selected concept and independent stores; we discuss the future of her business and potential new ventures. There’s a line to walk between keeping the pots as unique and personal as they are, and keeping up with the demand. The money aspect isn’t what brings Emma the joy, she tells me. If she pushes herself to make as many pots as physically possible (remember she only has one pair of hands, people) yes, she could be making more money but that’s “not the joy of it, that’s something else” the satisfaction and pleasure comes from “Creating, being inclusive, making people feel good about themselves.”

During this session, Lauren will help you build and shape a gorgeous little pot out of clay slabs, which you can customise with your bap-tastic design. Once fired you can return to paint your pot, we’ll glaze it then you can display it where ever you like! by the sink with your toothbrush in, on your desk at work with a cute plant in, gift it to a lover… Finishing your piece: once your clay as firmed up a little more and the edges of dried a little more you’ll be able to spend time refining and smoothing, or perhaps you’ll embrace it as a texture, who knows. But in general with clay, things look a bit messy to begin with, but as you carry on and the clay firms you can start to achieve a really nice finish. It’s all about patience and slowness, hence why we’ve suggested you allow about 3 hrs for this class. We also host creative birthdays, hen parties, team building days and brand / PR / influencer events, get in touch if of interest.Emma’s work is a celebration of the female form in all its diverse glory; crafted by a woman, for women, inclusive of all. Pot Your Tits Away Luv, which began in 2017 is helping to change the narrative on nudity. Rather than it being seen as sexual, as it is so often perceived, this is about women owning their bodies and expressing themselves for their own liberation. If there were ever a perfect time to be a feminist maker, some would argue that time is now. In a post #MeToo world, women are standing together, demanding to be heard. I for one am feeling the shift, slowly but surely seeing brands both large and small embracing equality. While there’s still far to go, images of men’s and women’s bodies in the media are changing compared to that of say, five years ago and I will wholeheartedly support anyone who contributes to that positive change. Measure your plant pot: whether you’re making two small pots for baby cacti, or a medium pot, give it a measure before you start. Your piece will shrink by 10% when drying/firing so add on at least 1cm, but I generally am a bit cautious and add a bit more again. Your kit does include templates which you can use if you’d prefer. At this fun London pottery class, you’ll be shown how to work with clay, how to construct your own pot and then you'll focus on the art of adding boobs! Your pots will then be left to dry and then kiln fired. I think my favourite thing is opening up the kiln after a glaze firing to see how everything's turned out. Every firing can be completely different and you can't always guarantee the alchemy and magic which has taken place during the previous 24 hours.

I really enjoy camping, having a fire and being outdoors. Living by the sea is relaxing in itself and I love to walk along the beach and go sea swimming. Occasionally I manage to relax with a book but as I've just bought a house, which needs plenty of attention, relaxing isn't always a priority. This is a fabulous, fun and safe space to get creative and celebrate all bodies being beautiful. This is perfect for evening get togethers with friends, hen do’s & birthdays (the list could go on!). Whatever your reason for coming to join us, we can’t wait to see you there! For a shiny, waterproof pot, you can join one of our painted ceramics sessions. Once it’s painted, we’ll glaze and kiln-fire it again and it will be completely waterproof - perfect for a cup, plant pot or anything really!

With Emma’s boyfriend being so creative (he studied photography at Uni and takes the photographs of the pots.) He is also a talented painter, (they collaborated on an abstract painted pot together) and more work may be on the cards. Emma says she does no experimental work at the moment, which she wants to try more of. “Have more fun, do more collabs, don’t take it so seriously”,that’s her plan. For a shiny, waterproof pot, you can join one of your teacher's painted ceramics sessions. Once your pot is painted, your teacher will glaze and kiln-fire it again. After this process, it will be completely waterproof – perfect for a cup, plant pot or anything else you'd like to use it for!