Events for November 27, 2024 - November 27, 2024

During this 2-day workshop, you will be taught the following techniques:  Choosing the appropriate glaze for the clay and type of firing (electric or reduction gas kiln). Planning how to glaze a piece of work. Pouring and dipping. Use of glazing tongs. Wax resist, layering and double-dipping. Spraying. Touching up finger marks and preparing for [...]

This 10-day (Mon-Fri) intensive throwing course is suitable for a range of learners; including improvers to those that are proficient in throwing. This course will enable you to develop greater consistency or to work towards throwing bigger and taller pots.  There will be a range of demonstrations as well as plenty of opportunities to practice [...]

There will be a range of demonstrations as well as plenty of opportunities to practice throwing and to develop your technique. The weekend is suitable for those who have experience of throwing, are able to centre clay, and are confident in throwing a 10cm cylinder, but who want to develop greater consistency in their throwing [...]

Over the 3 days, this course will cover: H&S:  Coshh. Dust - wet cleaning,  Vacuum cleaner options. Materials storage. Toxic materials. Kiln positioning and safety. Workshop layout. Risk assessments. Clay: How to reclaim clay: How to make a plaster batt for reclaim. Blending clays. Wedging. Pugmills - safe use and maintenance. Casting slips. Raw materials [...]

Give throwing a go! This taster session is aimed at people with very limited or no experience of throwing who wish to have a go. During the taster session, you will try out the basic skills and techniques needed to centre and throw basic forms. There will be a range of demonstrations followed by sessions [...]

Give throwing a go! This taster session is aimed at people with very limited or no experience of throwing who wish to have a go. During the taster session, you will try out the basic skills and techniques needed to centre and throw basic forms. There will be a range of demonstrations followed by sessions [...]

Explanations, demonstration of, and formulations of stoneware glazes. During this 2 day course, we will cover: - How raw materials can be blended to form a range of glazes with varying surface qualities. Identifying materials and their  contribution to glaze melt. The glaze properties of other raw materials.  -oxidised and reduction glazes.  -General formulation of [...]

Over the course, with the guidance of Kevin Millward and Ben Brierley, you will learn to build, pack and fire a dry-laid, self-supporting kiln. This course will cover: Information on different types and grades of brick- advantages, and disadvantages. Fuel and kiln design options. Methods of construction.  Calculating, Cutting, and constructing arches.  Building a dry [...]

This workshop will be run by Andy Mason, a potter with over 30 years of ceramics experience. In this workshop he combines his individual techniques with the great tradition of Raku, sharing his enthusiasm for this fascinating activity ~ a blend of art, alchemy, and surprise You will be guided and encouraged through creative glazing [...]

This workshop will be run by Andy Mason, a potter with over 30 years of ceramics experience. In this workshop he combines his individual techniques with the great tradition of Raku, sharing his enthusiasm for this fascinating activity ~ a blend of art, alchemy, and surprise You will be guided and encouraged through creative glazing [...]

There will be a range of demonstrations as well as plenty of opportunities to practice throwing and to develop your technique. This course is suitable for those who have experience of throwing, but who want to develop greater consistency in their throwing and learn to throw bigger and taller pots. The course will cover: Clay [...]