1 Day Masterclass Talk & Demonstrations by Mike Dodd
Clay College Stoke Clay College, Middleport Pottery, STOKE-ON-TRENTClay College Stoke is very pleased to be able to offer a 1 Day Masterclass Talk & Demonstrations led by Mike Dodd, 10 am - 4 pm, Saturday 11th February. This would be a rare opportunity to learn from Master potter Mike Dodd. In this class, Mike will demonstrate his unique techniques in working [...]
4 Day Hands on Masterclass with Brian Dickenson
Clay College Stoke Clay College, Middleport Pottery, STOKE-ON-TRENTClay College Stoke is so pleased to be able to offer a 4-Day Hands-on Easter Masterclass from the 13th to the 16th of April. The masterclass focuses on Jug forms including forming lips and handles and the use of slips for decoration. This course is suitable for those who wish to improve their throwing and [...]
2 Day Hands on Masterclass with Brian Dickenson
Clay College Stoke Clay College, Middleport Pottery, STOKE-ON-TRENTClay College Stoke is so pleased to be able to offer a 2-Day Hands-on masterclass from the 27th to the 28th of May. All comers welcome, this is the perfect opportunity to build your core skills, including wedging, kneading, trimming, reclaiming, repeat throwing, as well as throwing cylinders, bowls and flatware. The class will be [...]
Monday Evening Class – 5th June-10th July then 24th July – 31st July
Clay College Stoke Clay College, Middleport Pottery, STOKE-ON-TRENTClay College Stoke, located in the historic setting of Middleport Pottery, offers mixed-ability evening classes to learn the technical skills of throwing pots, within a professional studio environment. All are welcome, from beginners to those with some pottery experience, The classes run during college term time in 8-week blocks. Each class will feature technical [...]
Tuesday Evening Class – Tuesday 6th June-11th July then 25th July – 1st August
Clay College Stoke Clay College, Middleport Pottery, STOKE-ON-TRENTClay College Stoke, located in the historic setting of Middleport Pottery, offers mixed-ability evening classes to learn the technical skills of throwing pots, within a professional studio environment. All are welcome, from beginners to those with some pottery experience, The classes run during college term time in 8-week blocks. Each class will feature technical [...]
Home Technician Course – Darren Ellis.
Clay College Stoke Clay College, Middleport Pottery, STOKE-ON-TRENTThis intensive 2 day course will cover: Workshop Health & Safety. Clay handling - reclaiming, wedging, blending. Glaze technology – mixing, application, storing. Kiln packing. Gas and electric firing. Clay College is a not-for-profit organisation so all the proceeds from our masterclasses support the work we do. Please note: There will be plenty of tea, [...]
Introduction to Raku
Clay College Stoke Clay College, Middleport Pottery, STOKE-ON-TRENTThis 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 [...]
Adam Frew – Porcelain Masterclass
Clay College Stoke Clay College, Middleport Pottery, STOKE-ON-TRENTWe're delighted to be welcoming Adam Frew back to Clay College for a two-day Porcelain Masterclass on the 18th and 19th of November. This short course will feature demonstrations from the esteemed potter, followed by a guided two-day throwing workshop. Suitable for any level from beginners to improvers, you will be using the potter’s wheel [...]
Clive and Dylan Bowen Demonstration Masterclass
Clay College Stoke Clay College, Middleport Pottery, STOKE-ON-TRENTWe are delighted to host Clive and Dylan Bowen for a day of demonstrations and conversation. This is a rare opportunity to see two very different experts in slip-decorated earthenware working together and individually and sharing techniques, tips, stories and insights into their careers. Clive Bowen worked alongside Michael Leach and Michael Cardew before setting [...]