Primitive Pottery

Primitive pottery session at Whitehawk Community Food Project. These are some pots by Jennie inspired by the Neolithic pots found at the archaeological dig on Whitehawk hill.

Primitive pottery is one of the earliest human technologies, emerging over 10,000 years ago as people began settling into agricultural communities. Early potters shaped clay by hand, using simple techniques such as coiling, pinching, and paddling, then fired vessels in open pits or bonfires.

These early ceramics were essential for storing food, cooking, and carrying water, greatly improving daily life. Pottery also became a form of cultural expression, with surface textures and decorations reflecting local traditions and beliefs. The development of primitive pottery marks a major step in human innovation, showing how observation, experimentation, and craftsmanship transformed natural materials into durable, useful objects.

We have spaces on Mondays and Saturdays all welcome to join for more info and to book email whitehawkcommunityallotment@gmail.com

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