Description

At the adult People’s Pottery Class beginners will be introduced to various methods of using clay to produce functional and artistic works. We will be exploring techniques like pinching, slab building, coiling, press-moulding, throwing and turning, slip decoration and glazing. Sessions will start with a demonstration of a technique and follow with plentiful making time.

Decoration will be explored through the use of slips, glazes and experimentation with surface texture.

Students will have an opportunity to work with 4 types of clay including earthenware and stoneware.

Returning students can benefit from the class and use it to continue practicing thechinques with full support of the instructor.

The emphasis of People’s Pottery classes is learning in a fun and sociable environment, with each individual working at their own pace doing what they enjoy most. Students are encouraged to investigate new ideas, techniques and the work of contemporary and historical makers if they are so inclined.

We will make functional items such as bowls, pots, jugs and dishes as well as experimental sculptural models and tiles.

Course progamme for newly starting students:

– First half the term will be focused on handbuilding and decorative techniques, including glazing.

– Second part of the course will have more forcus on throwing on potter’s wheel, and continuation of the projects.

All materials and firings are included in the price.

Event Specific Terms and Conditions: The fee is NOT refundable unless the workshop is cancelled by Ceramics Studio Co-op. Ceramics Studio Co-op reserves the right to refuse admission to its classes without prior notice to the participant. Ceramics Studio Co-op reserves the right to substitute the teacher advertised without prior notice to the participant. Ceramics Studio Co-op will use your information for administration purposes and customer services. We will pass your information to our service providers for these purposes and may also keep our information for a reasonable period for administrative and record keeping purposes. As part of the UK legislation, there are certain requirements under GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018 to which Companies must adhere. The Data Protection legislation is there to protect you against any misuse of your personal information. It also gives you the right to know how we use your information and to whom it is disclosed.