CERAMICS
WORKSHOPS

Porcelain Paper Clay
2 Day workshop

Date: Saturday 8 & Sunday 9th August
Time: 10am-4pm
Teacher:  Lucy Cobb
Fee: £225.00

Suitable for beginners and all levels of experience and adults ages 18+

We’re delighted to welcome back Lucy Cobb to teach this exciting two-day Porcelain Paper Clay workshop. Made with organic flax fibres blended into the clay body, paper clay is perfect for modelling and sculptural work. One of its greatest strengths is its versatility as it can be worked wet, leather-hard, or even bone-dry, creating a diverse way of working with clay.

Techniques explored will include:

• Taking casts of found organic materials by dipping or painting porcelain paper clay slip directly onto surfaces

• Pouring and painting paper clay slip onto plaster bats, moulds, balloons, or paper/cardboard forms

• Pressing organic materials into slip layers to create imprints or “ghost images” that remain after firing

• Cutting, tearing, sewing, and joining wet, leather-hard, and dry paper clay sheets to form larger sculptural works

• Oxides added to the slip or wedged into the clay body to introduce colour

Pieces will be single fired and without the use of glaze; instead, colour and surface effects will be achieved through slips and oxides during the making process.  The firing and porcelain paper clay slip and clay are included in the workshop fee.

If possible, please bring organic materials such as seed pods, dry seaweed, cabbage or other leaves, fine lace, origami, or textured materials made from 100% natural fibres.
Please note very waxy leaves, such as rose petals may resist the paper clays. Materials must be organic if they are to be fired, however, you can use these materials as moulds or to make impressions.

Additional organic materials will also be provided by the teacher. All clay materials and firings are included in this course. 

About your teacher:

Lucy Cobb, has taught at Clapham Pottery, Shoreham Pottery, Chestnut Grove Academy, West Dean College of Arts and Conservation, Heatherleys School of Fine Art, Eastbourne Studio Pottery and St Leonards Ceramic Studio.

Pieces will be ready to collect 4-6 weeks after the workshop.

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:

Bring a small hand towel, apron sketchbook and organic materials you are interested in working with, such as dried flowers, paper forms, cloth, thistles or dried flower pods, animal or fish bones.

Lunch is not provided but there are several cafes and restaurants in the area. The beach is located directly across from the studio and if the weather is suitable is a perfect spot to have lunch and a swim in the sea.

PAYMENT / IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Please ensure you can attend the workshop you have booked as we cannot offer refunds less than 14 days notice, unless we are able to fill your place with another student. please get in touch and we will do our best. 

We reserve the right to cancel our courses, taster sessions and workshops. We will endeavour to book you onto an alternative course or offer a refund.