Kisklay - art therapy through clay

Through the quiet rhythm of clay, Kisklay invites you to explore creativity as a path to calm, balance, and self-discovery.

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MY SHOP

Introduction to clay

We cover pinch pot, coil pot and mould press techniques, and we finish off on the wheel to get the basic understanding of how a pot is thrown.

This session lasts for 2 hours, either 1:1 or 2:1, includes all materials, trimming, glaze, firing and up to five pieces of pottery made by you.

Cost £55.00 per person - up to two people

Handbuilding session

We can tailor this session to whatever you would like to create. This could be a; slab pot, coil pot or perhaps you have a specific idea or design you would like to create.

I will support and guide you, demonstrate methods, explain which tools will be needed and take you through each step.

This session lasts for 2 hours, either 1:1 or 2:1, includes all materials, firing process, glazing and one piece of pottery made by you.

Cost £45.00 per person – up to two people (medium-sized pottery piece

Throwing session

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced thrower, I will be hands-on, give you support and advise throughout the session, demonstrate techniques and use of throwing tools.

This session lasts for 2 hours, either 1:1 or 2:1, includes all materials. I will be trimming all your hand thrown pieces before the firing and glazing process.

Cost £40 per person plus. Each thrown piece will be charged according to size, starting from £3 per project and upwards.

Tailormade sessions

These sessions can be tailored to your personal needs. In our modern world, countless individuals are silently battling with heightened stress levels, struggling to organise their day-to-day living, suffering from anxiety and depression, lacking confidence, an outlet for grief or other emotional challenges.

Working with clay as a medium engages many of your senses and allows non-verbal expression of emotions and experiences; the tactility of clay allows you to explore and manipulate texture, shapes and forms allowing for an emotional release and self-discovery.

I endeavour to help you explore this beautiful medium, and help your mind find its calm rhythm.

Cost £45 per person per hour plus materials.

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EVENTS

My classes

At Kisklay I offer therapeutic 1:1 or 2:1 pottery sessions tailored to individual needs, from adult learners to curious kids, all abilities are welcome. I provide external creative events and handcrafted pieces for sale - all rooted in the calming, expressive power of clay.
If you would like to book any of the session below, please contact me using the form below.

BIO

Jette Kisendal

Welcome to Kisklay - a cosy, soulful ceramics studio founded by me, Jette, a ceramicist and pottery teacher based in rural Kent. Nestled amongst wildlife and framed by a meandering brook, the Kisklay studio offers a peaceful, creative escape from the everyday.

Kisklay is more than just a studio - it's a space where creativity, calm, and connection come together through clay. I offer bespoke pottery sessions (1:1 or 2:1), tailored to each individual's needs and goals. Whether you're completely new to ceramics or looking to deepen your practice, Kisklay welcomes you.

Rooted in a holistic approach, Kisklay was born from my own personal journey with clay - one that began in the mid-90s during adult education courses, taught by the talented artist sculptor Shelley Wilson. After years focused on family life, my love for clay reignited, and Kisklay emerged as a way to share the joy, grounding, and therapeutic power of working with your hands.

My own ceramics encapsulate a distinct Scandinavian influence, a reflection of my Danish roots and appreciation for minimalist, nature-inspired forms. All my pottery is handcrafted and glazed by me. I also make bespoke ceramics, whether it’s functional ware or decorative, I will endeavour to make your creation to your expectations. For example, I have made a sympathetic restoration to a damaged/cracked sentimental piece, making a ‘lost lid’ of a precious pot, recreating this with compassion to harmonise with the existing piece.

Alongside studio teaching and creating my own ceramics, I also run successful after-school pottery clubs at different primary schools within Kent where children are able to tap into their creativity using clay, it calms and focuses even the busiest minds.

I also facilitate small hand building sessions externally for groups up to 15 attendees, dependent upon facilities. At Kisklay, it's not just about making pottery - it's about creating space to slow down, explore, and reconnect. I believe in the restorative power of creativity, and invite you to experience the grounding, mediative rhythm of working with clay.

APPROACH

How I work

For me, clay is a form of therapy. The slow, tactile process helps calm my mind, ease anxiety, and bring me into the present. It offers a safe space to express emotion, rebuild confidence, and simply let go. Whether you're living with PTSD, depression, SEN, or just need a creative release, working with clay can be deeply grounding and healing.

- Art therapy is not on the finished product, but rather the process of creating.