Ceramics Workshops
Ceramic workshops run continuously throughout the year, they include wheel throwing, hand building and one-off sessions exploring different techniques, methods or a theme of working with clay. Workshops provide existing and new students time to focus and improve their skills or just have fun working with clay for the first time, they are taught by one our teachers or a guest potter.
We add in new workshops throughout the year and previous sessions have included: Throwing Bigger, Throwing Closed Forms, Hand Build Contemporary Amphoras, Christmas Decorations, Porcelain Paper Clay, Paper Clay Lanterns, Electric Kiln Training, Nerkiomi, Kurinuki, and Raku.
Raku and alternative firings will be coming soon, sign up to the newsletter below for future announcements.
New In Focus Workshops for potters
In Focus Workshops for those looking to improve their pottery skills and technique, for students enrolled in one of our courses, members and for all potters working in their own studios. Taking place on Saturday mornings, these workshops are dedicated time to the making process and sessions will span across all areas of working with clay, including hand building, wheel throwing, decoration, glazing and firing.
Brought to you by one of our experienced teachers, they will share their knowledge, provide technical methods and encourage you to dedicate your time to learning the techniques that you can apply to your studio practice. Please take note of the experience level required for each session and that these are aimed at adults 18+.
In Focus Workshop: Practical Glazing and Kiln Loading
half day workshop
Saturday 18th May
Join us on Saturday 18 May 2024 for a half day In Focus Workshop exploring the application of glazes in ceramics. We also take a look in the Kiln room to discuss glaze and bisque firing.
Nerikomi Workshop
1 day workshop
Saturday 1st June
Guest potter Lara Hailey introduces the Japanese method of stacking, slicing and combining different coloured clays together to create beautiful patterns. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Animal Portraits with Jack Durling
2 day workshop
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June
Join guest ceramic sculptor Jack Durling as he demonstrates and teaches the techniques and processes involved in creating his inspiring animal portraits. Suitable for those who already have some experience working with clay.
In Focus Workshop: Slab Building with Black Clay
Half day workshop
Saturday 29th June
Join teacher Katia Giordanella on Saturday 29th June 2024 for a half day workshop using slab-built construction to create geometric or round forms for use as vases or sculptures. Suitable for those who already have some experience working with clay.
Throwing for Beginners
Two day workshop
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July
Join us for a 2 day throwing workshop where you will learn how to prepare clay, centre on the wheel and make cups, mugs, bowls and jugs. Suitable for beginners or those who have already taken a taster session or have a bit of experience on the wheel.
In Focus Workshop: Make your own Illustrated Plate
Half day workshop
Saturday 20th July
Join us for this half day workshop where you will get to experience using the wheel and learn basic hand building techniques to make your own plate. Guided by our teacher Laura you will use colourful underglazes to paint, draw or use paper resist techniques to finish your plate.
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