DIFFICULTY RATING ★ ★ ★★ ★Issue 33ClayCraft51.28Begin to draw in the line detail of the beak with a pin, replicating either those in your image or the ones shown here.27Work around the eye with a wooden tool to neaten the edges.Repeat from step 23 to complete the other side of the head.29To finish the head, form a tiny ball of clay into a bean shape and fix it in place on the side of the head, with a dab of slip, at the point where the beak would open, as shown.Repeat on the other side of the head.30Roll a slab of clay on a plastic sheet using roller guides no thicker than 5mm.Cut out a wing to fit the proportions of your bird. You can do this freehand or make a paper template to cut around.If you have cut the first wing freehand, use it as a template to cut the second. Otherwise, cut two wings from the paper template.31Soften the edges of each wing by running your fingers over them to round the clay o a little.
SKILL SCHOOL32From the remaining slab, cut out a short extension for the tail feathers in the shape shown – again, the size must fi t your bird.Score the position for the tail on the top of the body and the underside of the tail itself. Fit the tail in place with slip.PROJECTFOUR52ClayCraftIssue 3334 Place the fi rst wing on the side of the body and mark the position with a pin.35Score the positon for the wing on the body, and the underside of the wing itself. Slip both scored areas.33Rest the bird on a foam block, then blend the clay from the body onto the tail on the underside. ALTERNATIVELY, reinforce the whole of the tail join with a coil of soft clay and blend in until the join is no longer visible.36 Fit the wing in place then paddle over the surface with a wooden spatula to force out any trapped air and ensure it’s properly secured.
DIFFICULTY RATING ★ ★ ★★ ★Issue 33ClayCraft5338Pinch out a largish ball of clay to form the rock the bird will sit on. Make the wall much thicker than you did when pinching the body because it needs to hold the weight of the bird. You can pinch this really quite roughly – it is, after all, a rock!37Blend the wing onto the body over the back and partially on the underside. It should look as though it could open for the bird to fly.Repeat the process to apply the second wing.41Slip the scored areas, then fix the bird in place.Reinforce around the join with a coil of soft clay and blend in with a wooden tool.39 Sit the rock on a board and manipulate the clay to a pleasing rock shape, using a kidney.40Once you’re happy with the shape of your rock, sit the bird on the surface to find its best position – mark it with a pin.Score the marked area on the rock and the underside of the bird..
SKILL SCHOOL54ClayCraftIssue 3342Roll a short coil of clay to a suitable thickness to make the legs.Cut two lengths of the coil and butt them up to the body at the correct angle and position to assess the right length.Cut the legs to size, then remove them again.PROJECTFOUR44Roll a tool like the edge of a ruler or similar, around each of the bird’s legs to give the characteristic texture detail.43Pinch out two thin discs of clay and cut them to a webbed foot shape. Keep them in proportion to your bird but bear in mind that pu ns have big feet!Use the fi rst foot as a template for the second.45Score and slip the positions for the fi rst leg and foot on the body of the bird and the rock.Fix the leg onto the body and blend the lower end onto the foot before fi xing it down onto the rock.46Roll three, very thin, short coils and fi x them onto the foot with a dab of slip, in the positions shown.Each coil should extend over the edge of the foot into a toe (or claw)!
DIFFICULTY RATING ★★ ★★ ★Issue 33ClayCraft55Very carefully, blend the coils onto the foot at each side so that they remain raised but are properly fi xed down and look like an integral part of the anatomy.Texture the surface of the foot with the end of a wooden tool.Neaten around all joins to check that they are secure.Fix the second leg and foot in place in the same way.4748Score feather detailing into the wings as required, using a pin. You should be able to get rough outlines of feathers from your pu n image.49Make a hole either side of the head in the position shown, where it won’t be noticeable.Make another hole in the body, somewhere out of sight.50Allow the fi nished pu n to dry out VERY SLOWLY before bisque fi ring.51Colour the detail of your bird using liquid underglaze colours. Beak: reds, dark blue and yellow. Eyes: black and red. Legs and feet: bright orange with black claws.The body can either be coloured using black and white underglaze which is then covered in a transparent glaze, OR with black and white glaze.Cover the rock in a glaze of choice – matt or semi-matt versions look good.
56ClayCraftIssue 33 n 2015, The Kiln Rooms was established in south London by partners Stuart Carey and Ben Cooper. Some 65 people signed up for the project, with five classes each of 12 students. Today, The Kiln Rooms has three studios all in the same area of London, catering for 400 users a week through membership or classes. This rapid expansion has brought about new challenges for this fledgling industry. Stuart Carey explained: “Today we run courses from beginners’ taster days up to full-time studio membership and masterclasses. We are not competing with universities for intellectual development, but rather teaching skills and developing a maker’s experience of ceramics.” A room full of eager makers means a room full of questions. From “have you seen my pot” to “why’s it cracked”, to “what actually is glaze?” Then comes the key skill of throwing. Stuart said: “Most things that can go wrong, will. When learning, that’s an important part of the process; learning from your mistakes and taking on advice is how people start to make those ‘wrongs’, rights!”When he was approached by a publisher to write a book, Stuart thought it was a great opportunity to Icondense the advice he regularly shares with those developing their skills. It was also a chance to pass on some of the gems of knowledge he had been given over the years by some amazing tutors. Originally from Newcastle Upon Tyne, Stuart Carey had a 10-year education in ceramics, which culminated in an MA from the Royal College of Art.Since developing his tableware BROUGHT TO BOOKStudents at The Kiln Rooms (Photo: Jessica Williams)range, Stuart’s work has been stocked in many stores across the UK including CAA, the New Craftsmen, Conran and Maud & Mable. He has also developed an international following, with Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘Goop’ taking up his range and a collaboration with Calvin Klein on a tableware collection for its Madison Avenue store.In 2015 Stuart was awarded the The rise in ‘open access’ studios has been one of the success stories of the past decade. In contrast, the decline in adult education and the reduction in ceramic places at universities has been dramatic. But can one equal the other? Production throwing at The Kiln Rooms (Photo: Jessica Williams)
Issue 33ClayCraft 57NEW CERAMICS FAIRHomes and Gardens designer award for ‘Use of materials’ and The ELLE Decoration British Design Award for ‘Best craft maker’ which has seen him well covered in the press. He has a strong stance on the redevelopment of the crafts, which informs his writing and teaching practice.Right from the start, he conceived the book as a companion for those getting started in clay, taking you through the basics of hand-building to develop transferable skills and an understanding of clay before moving on to the main body of the book – throwing. It’s designed to be accessible, full of insight and answers to those ‘why?’ questions we all have, without being pompous or assuming that you should already know. From throwing, he moves on to an introduction to decoration, glaze and firing so you can see the whole process everything I have in today’s world. through from start to finish. It’s the whole package, and a useful resource even for more advanced makers. It took Stuart around a year, on and off, to complete the text and editing. There were eight days of photography with Alun Callender, who was requested by Stuart as he had worked with him before and knew he had an understanding of the process. It actually took twice as long to shoot as they expected. Each photography day required about a day-and-a-half’s preparation beforehand to ensure all of within a group will help you develop the examples were at the right stages, often requiring multiple versions of the each other’s mistakes and successes.” same thing at different stages, to drop in and out of shot.Stuart commented on the future of ‘open access’ saying: “I think they are only going to become more popular as a way of working. The model works like a gym; many people sharing the same floor space brings costs down, it’s a practical and economical solution to studio space in busy cities. However, I hope that the spirit of community and professionalism continues through them as it does in The Kiln Rooms.” He continued: “I’m a total product of art school education, and I’m proud of it, I think it’s an excellent system, however, I wouldn’t have done Tuition fees are making it impossible for some from unprivileged backgrounds to see their education to the level they deserve. I think it’s up to our generation to provide alternatives that are more cost-effective but have the same level of engagement.” Does he have any final advice for those starting and probably working from home? “Don’t do it! Don’t work alone, that is. Become part of a community. Learning in isolation can be a very stagnant process; learning exponentially as everyone learns from Stuart demonstrating turning (Photo: Alun Callender)Stuart demonstrating throwing (Photo: Alun Callender)Stuart demonstrating making handles (Photo: Alun Callender) From Clay to Kiln by Stuart CareyISBN: 9781782218098Publisher: Search PressPrice: £14.99Available from searchpress.comPaul Bailey produces Emerging Potters online magazine and writes on modern ceramic makers [email protected]
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SKILL SCHOOLSTAG’S HEAD WALL PLAQUE SKILL SCHOOLPROJECTFIVE60ClayCraftIssue 33Animal head wall plaques seem to be very popular at the moment and are a good subject to make in clay. This is a simple project that can be made quickly and easily and is a novel gift idea
Issue 33ClayCraft61DIFFICULTY RATING ★ ★ ★★ ★.You will need:■Cutting mat■Sharp craft knife■Pencil■Large sheets of paper – buy a roll of wall lining paper – it is perfect for making templates and will last a long time ■Earthenware or stoneware – colour of choice■Rolling pin, roller guides (5mm thick max), plastic sheet■Large sheet of textured paper – vinyl wallpaper or lace etc■Glaze – single colour to fit clay typeBefore you begin:The size of plaque you make must be determined by the available space in your kiln to fire it flat. The sizes for this example are shown on the right.Example sizes:■Shield – 46.5cm length25.5cm at the shoulder28cm at the widest part■Body – 23.5cm length10.5cm at the widest part4.5cm wide at the shoulder■Head – 27cm full length from tip of antlers to end of nose17cm width from tip to tip of ears17cm width from tip to tip of antlers19cm at the widest part between antlersSee step 3 for outline shapes of all parts.Scale these measurements up or down to accommodate your own kiln sizeFold a large sheet of paper in half and draw one side of the stag’s head, working up to the fold.Very carefully cut the head out with a sharp craft knife. When finished, open the cut-out, and you will have a perfectly symmetrical head.Cut out the remaining two parts in the same way.1Prepare a large block of clay – it must accommodate the size of your largest template.Working on your sheet of plastic, reduce the bulk of the clay by beating it with the side of your rolling pin. Work in measured, even strokes from one side of the clay to the other, to avoid making deep grooves in the surface.Roll out the clay between your roller guides, making sure it’s wide enough for the template.You will find that periodically turning the slab will make rolling much easier and ensure it is an even thickness. Smooth over the surface of the slab with a rib to compact the clay.2
SKILL SCHOOL62ClayCraftIssue 33Place the shield template over the slab and carefully cut the shape out.4With your roller guides in place on either side of the shield, place the textured paper over the surface then roll it into the clay.Peel the paper o carefully when fi nished.5Turn the slab over onto an absorbent board and peel o the plastic sheet.Smooth over the surface of the slab again with a rib.3SKILL SCHOOLPROJECTFIVE
Issue 33ClayCraft63DIFFICULTY RATING ★ ★ ★★ ★.Run your fingers along the edges of the shield to round and smooth them o .7Again, smooth around the edges of the body with your fingers to round and soften them o .9Cut out the head from the remaining slab. This is a much more delicate operation than the other parts because the antlers can move and easily distort, so don’t rush. Take your time to make a neat job of it.Once cut out, very carefully smooth over the edges again with your fingers.10Cut a second set of antlers from the remaining slab – this time minus the head, as shown.11The shield shape may have distorted slightly when rolling the texture in, so place the template over the surface and cut the shape back to the correct size.6Roll a second slab of clay, large enough to accommodate the body and head of the stag, plus an extra set of antlers.Cut out the body, placing the template as economically as possible on the slab to maximise the remaining space for the other parts.8
SKILL SCHOOL64ClayCraftIssue 33Make a hole at the top of the shield to hang the plaque. You can use a dedicated hole-cutter or cut around something small and circular.12Score the back of the body then apply slip to both scored areas.15Place the body of the stag centrally and 3cm up from the bottom tip of the shield.Mark the outline position with a pin.13Score the area for the body on the shield with a serrated kidney.14Fix the body in place on the shield, pressing down fi rmly to squeeze out excess slip. As an extra measure, run a brayer or small rolling pin over the surface to force out any possible trapped air.16Neaten around the body with a suitably shaped wooden tool to remove excess slip.17SKILL SCHOOLPROJECTFIVE
Issue 33ClayCraft65DIFFICULTY RATING ★ ★ ★★ ★Score the back of the antlers on the head and corresponding surfaces on the extra parts so that they can be fitted together.20Slip all scored areas, then fix the first extra antler onto the head, as shown.21Clean around the joined surfaces carefully to remove all excess slip.22Place the paper head template on the body with the antlers protruding about 5cm above the top of the shield.Mark the position on the body with a pin.18Using your paper template as a guide to placement, position the extra antlers above the body, on the shield, then position the actual head over the top so that all parts align correctly for fixing.Mark the outline for the antlers with a pin.19
SKILL SCHOOL66ClayCraftIssue 33Repeat the exercise to fi x the second antler onto the main part of the head.23From any remaining scraps of slab left over, cut two ear shapes slightly smaller than the actual ears, then fi x them onto the back of the ears after scoring and slipping the adjoining surfaces.Clean away excess slip around the ear supports.24Score the areas for the head and antlers on the body of the stag and shield, using a serrated kidney.25SKILL SCHOOLPROJECTFIVEScore all areas on the back of the head that will a x to the body and surface of the shield.26After applying slip to all relevant areas, fi x the head in position fi rmly, then run the brayer over the surface of the head and antlers to ensure a good seal.27Clean away excess slip and neaten up around all the joins. This is quite fi ddly around the antlers, so a little patience is required.28
Issue 33ClayCraft67DIFFICULTY RATING ★ ★ ★★ ★Support the antler extensions above the shield with scraps of slab to prevent them sagging as they dry out. You can also support them in this way when firing to bisque.29Place the paper template over the surface of the head again and draw over the facial features firmly, to impress the outline into the clay underneath.Once the template is removed, you can draw over the lines in the clay with a pencil to more clearly outline them if required.30Use a pin or similar tool to score the facial features into the clay. You can carve more detail into the features using a loop tool if you want to highlight them more.31
68ClayCraftIssue 33Work over any carved-out areas with a wooden tool to smooth the clay surface and neaten up.32Carve out features on the body of the stag, with a fi ne loop tool, to emphasise a rugged coat of fur.33Allow the plaque to dry out slowly before bisque fi ring.You may fi nd it helpful to weight the surface of the shield down in key areas as it dries, to keep it fl at.34PROJECTFIVEAfter bisque fi ring, cover the entire surface of the plaque in a single glaze. It can be a matt glaze, transparent, or transparent coloured to highlight the texture; the choice is yours.Fire to your clay and glaze’s optimum temperature.35Finished in white, opalescent earthenware glaze and fi red to cone 05 (1046°C) in an electric kiln, the stag’s head is now ready to hang on the wall.
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70ClayCraftIssue 33STARTING IN BUSINESSt’s proper autumn now, and Galloway is looking quite spectacular, presenting a magnificent palette of earthenware colours along its leafy lanes. The days are cold and the nights are colder still, the frost slowly eliminating the tender plants in the workshop garden, which is starting to look ragged and unloved. I need to spend some time out there; tidy it up and get bulbs in the pots, ready to welcome us to work when spring eventually comes around. As ever, time for such indulgences is short, so my little garden, you are not unloved; I will get to you when I can.I wrote at length in my last post about the plans for the forthcoming online exhibition. We had the ambitious notion that we might attempt to make sufficient work that we could risk firing some of it in the wood kiln for the first time in over a year. I’m pleased to report that we did it and it relit not just the fireboxes, but something in us that both Hannah and I had felt was missing for, well, over a year I suppose!We have worked so hard, and I’m utterly Iexhausted, and I’m struggling to write this with any kind of coherent thread, so forgive me if I ramble.I’ll begin with the firing. Alex came up from his home in Lancashire, and we packed the kiln while the kiddies went to Granny and Grandad’s house for the afternoon. It takes about three hours to pack the chamber, big jugs in the bottom, smaller pieces through the middle shelves and pressed dishes and chargers higher up.I’d made some black slipped pots specifically for the hot spots of the kiln, where the flame enters the chamber. In a good firing, the flames and reduction can DIARYcreate the most beautiful iridescent surfaces on a black slip. We had just the right amount of pots to fill it. We bricked up the door and drove the 25 miles home. The next morning, Alex lit the kiln early while we stayed home in the workshop, finishing pots that were being fired in the electric kiln. We joined him in the afternoon and took it in turns, stoking the kiln until it finally reached temperature, late into the evening. Pippin and Fred were very good, and after dark, they settled down, wrapped in blankets on a mat and slept beneath the starry, moonlit sky.Our previous firing, over a year ago, had been a disaster; underfired and dreadful. This time we fired it much hotter until technically we overfired it and the heat flattened the pyrometric cones. This can make for some interesting pots. Once finished, after 15 hours of stoking, we sealed up the fireboxes with wet clay to avoid it cooling too fast, went home and tried to forget about it. Three days later, we returned to open it. Because we’d already got enough pots to be sure of a decent online exhibition, this firing was simply a bonus (although there were still many hours of work invested in Doug’s(Photo: Layton Thompson)Doug FitchAlex’ tiles, fresh from the wood kiln.Shannon Tofts photographing the pots in our workshop. Alex inspecting the firebox before a stoke.
Issue 33 ClayCraft71KILNSthe pots within) and we had never been so blasé about an unpack. Usually, I feel sick before opening a wood kiln. Hannah started to unbrick the door, and once the first few courses were down, we peeped in. It looked to be a good firing, and we proceeded to take the door down with increasing pace and excitement before Shannon’s studio in the centre of we surveyed the pots on the shelves in front of us. This wasn’t a good firing at all; it was, in fact, a great firing! The black slip pots had worked a treat, and Hannah’s huge charger was lovely. Some pressed dishes that I had made for the Goldmark Gallery came out full of character and the big jugs on the floor of the chamber had some lovely tones that varied across the surface of individual pieces.Alex had made some small tiles, decorated with sgraffito drawings of pots. Those really were the finest things to come from the kiln, absolutely stunning.Ecstatic with our booty, we packed everything up and took it home ready for photography the next day.Shannon Tofts, our brilliant photographer, arrived from Edinburgh, set up lights, backdrop and camera, then worked that this year it might fail. Then suddenly relentlessly through the day to capture all the images. He did a wonderful job, as he always does. There were still pots that weren’t finished in time for the shoot – two sgraffito pieces, a large harvest jug and a puzzle jug – so later in the week, with them successfully fired, we made the journey to Edinburgh. It was a long way to go, two and a half hours’ drive, just to get a couple of pots photographed, but they had come out really nicely and taken ages to decorate, so it was worthwhile.We made the journey in my mother-in-law’s car, which we were fortunate to be able to borrow. The gearbox in our van – that we’d had replaced several months ago – broke down again a couple of days earlier, November. So there are more long days so it was in the garage for yet another expensive operation. It’s been a costly disaster that vehicle, and the imminent huge bill put all the more pressure on the online show to be a success. So with all the images complete, Hannah set about assembling the catalogue, interspersing pictures from the workshop of the pots being made, with the finished pieces. It took ages, as every piece had to have title, dimensions and price listed, and the publication needed to flow nicely. She finished it on the Friday morning that the show was due to open and she made it look fantastic.Six o’clock came, and the exhibition went live. Would anybody be interested? We waited, hoping for the same response as last year when our inbox went crazy, and the mobile and landline were ringing simultaneously. Nothing happened, then a mug sold. We waited a bit longer, thinking it went mad! Email after email came flying in. Pots sold and orders were taken where folks had missed out. I was really thrilled to have readers of this diary supporting us, thank you so much. Pots are heading to the USA, Belgium, Canada, and Australia and all over the UK.We are four days in to the show as I write this and of the 112 pieces in the catalogue, 85 have sold, and we have an order book that will take us right through until next year’s show season begins. We can mend the van, build the new kiln shed and even start building a new wood kiln at home instead of having a 50-mile round trip each time. That’s real progress.Now, of course, we have to focus on our next event for which we have virtually no stock, York Ceramics Fair, 23-24 and late nights ahead, but it’s much easier to find the necessary motivation when our pots are well received. We’re staggered and truly grateful. Hannah removing one of my large jugs from the kiln.Large wood-fired jug. 32cm high. (Photo: Shannon Tofts)Hannah’s charger ‘The Raven and Stars’. 48cm diameter. (Photo: Shannon Tofts)Sgrato Harvest Jug, 32cm high. (Photo: Shannon Tofts)Large Applique Heart Jug 32cm high. (Photo: Shannon Tofts)
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NOVEMBER22 23 NOVMADE BRIGHTON at ST BARTHOLOMEW’SMADE BRIGHTON at ST BARTHOLOMEW’S is back for a fourth year in the stunning St Bartholomew’s Church. 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Over 40 artists are participating and there’s plenty to see and buyeastbourneartists.co.uk8 DECThe Little Northern Contemporary Craft FairThe LNCCF features 40 specially selected designer-makers and artists selling a tempting collection of contemporary craft from precious jewellery, bespoke accessories and design-led pieces for the home.Altrincham Town HallOpening times: 10am -4pmEntrance fee: £3 on doorgreatnorthernevents.co.uk14 15 DECTurning Earth Winter MarketThe second event, at the Hoxton site, E2 will be accompanied by a Woodware Market @carve.londonturningearth.orgUNTIL 30 NOVKent Potters’ Association exhibition This year the Kent Potters Association are holding their annual exhibition at the Sir Peter Blake Gallery, Dartford for the whole of November. 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Exciting decorative and functional glass, ceramics, wood and works in mixed media showcasing a variety of skills and techniques in the world of craft today for you to collect or admirecraftcentreleeds.co.ukUNTIL 11 JAN 2020Sarah Jenkins – Ceramic ShowcaseSarah’s fi rst solo show. Her ceramics are inspired by the view from her studio craftcentreleeds.co.ukDECEMBERRUNNING UNTILEVENTSDo you have an event you’d like listed? Email us at [email protected] for free inclusion
74ClayCraftIssue 33 STARTING IN BUSINESS ell, this is issue 33, and I’ve been writing this blog since issue 9. This is the first month room in the house. It’s about six feet by in all that time – two whole years – that I’ve struggled to even touch clay, let alone make something from the mag. I’m Still, it could house a workbench and half devastated, half delighted, because the reason for this drought is that I’ve been spending all my building a brand new shed studio! This time next month I should be up and running and in a better place than I’ve ever been before to make lots and lots of lovely pots.But typing ‘next month’ was painful. I’m secretly hoping for next week. Maybe even the end of this week…Back in 2017, I started off in a tiny box four, with a gigantic wedge where the stairs below encroach into the space. some shelves, so it was great for hand-building. Then I bought a wheel and had to put it in the tumbledown 6’ x 8’ greenhouse that had come with the house. That first winter I’d take out a bowl of steaming throwing water while everyone else was still asleep, and finally admit defeat only once the water had gone cold and my fingers and toes were all numb. Springtime brought meltwater from the snow on the roof, and it dripped onto both my head and the pots I was trimming. Still, I persisted, and earlier this year I moved into the metal shed next to the greenhouse – a ‘spacious’ eight feet by 10 – demoting the clutter in there into the loft or onto eBay. I had an electricity cable laid underground so I could fire my ordered an over the wheel tile batt kiln in there and it was fabulous, but I’m not kidding, five minutes later I’d outgrown it. The main reason was the ingredients and equipment for glaze mixing, not to mention buckets of glaze, which I hadn’t accounted for. Add the extra kiln(s) that I’d acquired along the way – one of which doesn’t even work – and I could barely move in there. Finally, there was so much crap piled up that I couldn’t even get to my wheel to properly test the spider batt and triangular foot tool that Hartley and Noble kindly sent over. Both were brilliant, by the way, and I’ve just system, which I can use without batt pins.Enough was enough There followed several weeks of scouring the web for the best value summerhouse that would fit in the greenhouse space. I couldn’t measure properly until the greenhouse was removed, but when I decided I couldn’t wait a second longer, nobody was free to lend a hand. I Confessionsonfessions onfessions onfessions of a novice C C C Huge thanks to my dad for helping prepare a base.Circled: Smashing those old pots (wearing safety goggles of course) was VERY therapeutic.WONE SMALL SHED FOR ME, ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MY POTS Goodbye – and good riddance – to the home of my fi rst thrown pots.This month has been exhausting but productive – and now I can’t wait to make ClayCraft projects in my new studio-shed
Issue 33ClayCraft75BLOGproceeded to take it down myself with some help from YouTube, and was able to clear an 8’ x 8’ space, build a wooden frame for the concrete base with my dad, and then call our friendly local builder, who happily came the next working day. I realised the concrete base was the perfect way to get rid of the small collection of pottery duds I’ve built up over the past couple of years. Into a bucket went dodgy mugs, the one my son expected but a whole 8’ x 8’! However, spun off the wheel when I first had it, the celebrating by browsing Facebook, blinkin’ cracked Parian goblets and even a couple of large bowls that had only come out of the kiln that day. Out came the sledgehammer, and boy was it therapeutic. I’ll share a video on my social media channels via @pottlemuddery. I tipped all of the shards into the wooden frame, and soon they were part of the concrete base. So, if you think about it, my new studio is resting on the remains of my earliest pots; built on a foundation of my learning. I love it! I scratched ‘Pottle Muddery’ and ‘ClayCraft magazine’ into the concrete before it set, for good measure.I was ecstatic. Not just 7’ x 7’ as I’d namely the ‘small shed potteries’ group, I non-stop: insulating, adding trim, saw someone’s brand new 18’ x 10’ shed/palace. Oh, my heart sank; it really did. But then it dawned on me… I’ll still have in there to see how it looked. It’s the 8’ x 10’ metal shed next to the new one. So, in total, I’ll have 18’ x 8’! Wooooah, now we’re talking! And even better than that, my studio space will be split into a lovely clean, well-lit and insulated workspace, with wheel, sink and shelving, nicely separated from the storage and firing space, where I can keep everything else. Perfect!It’s now two weeks later, and I tell you I’ve been one seriously impatient potter. Over the past four days, I’ve worked painting and filling. Today, finally, we got the floor down, and I put the wheel amazing how much of a dream-come-true this little shed feels. I’m very lucky to have been able to build it. And sadly I’ve been reminded this month to be thankful for all these good things around me, after the loss of lovely pottery friend Anita. I took this photo of her last summer as we prepared for raku at Potters Camp, and every time I see that glorious clay grin I smile and remember why we are all so hooked. I shall raise a glass to Anita when I first sit down in my new workspace. She’d have loved it. The old and new shed plans side-by-side. In reality, the old one also has approximately a car-load of additional ‘stu ’ thrown on top of everything.Follow me on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter via @pottlemuddery and let me know if there’s a ClayCraft project you want me to try. Make a note of the tester pot you choose, or you too could paint your shed completely the wrong colour. Finally, here’s how it looks today. Heaven! In loving memory of Anita Cleaver, Anglian Potter and Potters Camp friend who will be much missed.
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All levelsDates: Weekly and throughout the yearLocation: Hebden Bridge, YorksTel: 01422 843519 northlightstudio.co.uk OLD STABLES STUDIOCourses: Throwing: bootcamp,weekends, tasters and regular classesDates: VariousLocation: Hebden Bridge, YorkshireJAMES OUGHTIBRIDGECourse: Large Scale Slab BuildingDates: Contact for detailsLocation: Holmfirth, West Yorkshirejamesoughtibridge.blogspot.co.ukJIM ROBISON CERAMICSCourses: Week-long Ceramics, andGlaze and surface coursesDates: VariousLocation: Holmfirth, Huddersfieldboothhousegallery.co.ukSCULPTURE LOUNGE STUDIOSCourses: Throughout the yearDates: Contact directly for furtherinformationLocation: Holmfirth, West Yorkshiresculpturelounge.comSHEEPWALK STUDIOSCourses: Handbuilding and throwing. Classes, one to one and workshops – including Christmas reindeer workshop.Dates : Contact for infoLocation : Upton, West YorkshireTel: 07769955150E: [email protected] EARTH CERAMICSby Richard HedgesCourses: Essential techniques for creating animal sculptures. All levels catered for. 1-1 and groups, private workshops, parties, team-buildingDates: VariousLocation: Mobile, or come to me. Dozens of venues across Yorkshiretwistedearthceramics.comLANCS/CHESHIRE/MERSEYBALTIC CLAYCourses: Evening and weekend clay coursesDates: Tue, Wed, Thurs (6.30pm - 8.30pm) & SatLocation: Liverpoolbalticclay.comBLUE BUTTERFLY CRAFTSCourses: Handbuilding. Weekly 2-hr sessions and day-coursesDates: Various, see websiteLocation: Accrington, Lancsbluebutterflycrafts.co.ukJOAN CHANCourses: Introduction to clay, handbuilding, throwing, slip casting,glaze workshopDates: Afternoons and eveningsLocation: Greasby, WirralTel: 07803 848212, E: [email protected]: jccermaicsTHE CLAY HOUSECourses: Two 3-hr workshops every monthDates: Various, see websiteLocation: Cedar Farm, Mawdesley, nr Ormskirk, Tel: 01704 807320theclayhouseatcedarfarm.co.ukCLAYWORKSCourses: Evening & daytime classes for all abilities (with occasional weekend events such as 'Raku', etc)Dates: Weekly throughout the yearLocation: Southport, LancashireFB: arthousesca sca-network.co.ukCRAFFITY POTTERY STUDIOCourses: 'Create with Clay' drop-in sessions, with or without input. Regular and seasonal workshopsDates: VariousLocation: Bury, Greater Manchestercraffitycreations.co.uk THE CRAFTY POTTERCourses: Throwing, hand-building & modellingDates: VariousLocation: Chorley, Lancashirethecraftypotter.co.ukTHE DOWN TO EARTH POTTERYCourses: Hand-building for beginners to advanced. We are always trying out new techniques such as use of decals Do you run a course that you’d like to see here? Email [email protected] for free inclusion in our listing
Issue 33 ClayCraft77and coloured clayDates: Year-round: Tuesday pm and Wednesday eve. Some SaturdaysLocation: Clitheroe. Lancs E: [email protected]: thedowntoearthpottery FIRED 4 UCourses: Guided evening workshops & do your own, clay work and painting ceramicsDates: 1st & 3rd Wednesday 7pm, pre-booking essentialLocation: Preston, Lancashirefired4u.co.uk PAUL GOULD/MON CERAMICSCourses: Beginners & intermediatesDates: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 2-4pm and 7-9pm Saturdays and Sunday workshops: various dates throughout the yearLocation: The Wirralmonceramics.co.ukGREEN MAN CERAMICSCourses: Pottery Discovery weekendsDates: Various, Location: Colne, LancsTel: 01282 871129LEMON STUDIOCourses: Handbuilding for all levels, taster sessions, workshops and partiesDates: VariousLocation: Warringtonlemonstudio.co.uk PILLING POTTERY/NORTHERN KILNSCourses: From novice to professional: throwing, hand-building, glazing, making glazes, kiln loading, programming kiln controllers, fitting elementsDates: VariousLocation: Pilling, Lancspillingpottery.comTHE POTTERS BARNCourses: Adult half & full day: beginners throwing & handbuilding. Intermediate & advanced throwing. Raku & pit firingDates: VariousLocation: Sandbach, Cheshire/Staffs borderthepottersbarn.co.ukCARLA POWNALLCourses: Throwing, 6-week course, beginner to advanced using stoneware and raku clay. One-off courses on last Saturday of the month.Dates: Weds am & pm, plus last weekend of the monthLocation: WirralE: [email protected]: carlapownallceramicsNOTTS/DERBYS/LEICS/MIDLANDSSANDY BYWATER CURIOUS STUDIOSCourses: All pottery skills, suitable for the beginner or the more experiencedDates: Tuesday afternoons and evenings. Monthly, Saturday themed workshopsLocation: Sneinton Market, Nottinghamsandybywaterceramics.wordpress.comCANDO POTTERYCourses: Hand-building for beginnersDates: Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pmLocation: Mellor, Stockportcandopottery.wixsite.com/groupTHE CLAY ROOM LEICESTERCourses: Range of classes for all abilities, plus membership scheme for more experienced makersDates: Throughout the yearLocation: Leicestertheclayroom.co.ukTHE CLAYROOMSCourses: Handbuilding, throwing, sculpting from beginners to experienced makersDates: Various see website for datesLocation: Ashbourne , Derbyshiretheclayrooms.co.uk CLAY STUDIO MANCHESTERCourses: One-off taster sessions to regular weekly courses and 1-to-1 tuition. Anyone from beginner upwards is welcome. monthly membership scheme for more advanced makersDates: VariousLocation: Hulme, Manchesterclaystudio.co.uk LITTLE MOUSE POTTERYCourses: Adult & children handbuilding & wheel workshopsDates: Throughout the yearLocation: Keyworth, NottinghamE: [email protected]: 0115 9375950FB, IG & littlemousepottery.co.ukMIDLANDS ART CENTRECourses: Ceramics Open StudioDates: VariousLocation: Birminghammacbirmingham.co.ukPARKWOOD THROWING COURSESCourses: Basic and intermediate throwingDates: 8-week Thurs evenings, weekend courses, taster sessionsLocation: Nr Alfreton, Derbyshireparkwoodthrowingcourses.co.uk PLAY WITH CLAYCourses: Throwing, toddler clayDates: Saturday mornings, Tuesday afternoons, throwing weekly by appointment.Location: Loughboroughcreationspottery.co.ukSEVEN LIMES POTTERYCourses: Varied courses/classesDates: AllLocation: Moss Side, Manchester7Limes.co.ukSEYMOUR ROAD STUDIOSCourses: Weekly/1-day weekend classesDates: VariousLocation: West Bridgeford, Nottsseymourroadstudios.co.ukPAT SHORT CERAMICSCourses: Beginners’ handbuildingworkshopsDates: VariousLocation: Edgbaston, Birminghampatshortceramics.comPOTS IN NOTTSCourses: Weekly classes and wheel taster sessionsDates: throughout the year, contact for more detailsLocation: Worksop, Notts E: [email protected]: 07811 171369FB & IG: @potsinnotts LINDA SOUTHWELLCourses: Evening classes and one-to-one experiencesDates: Wednesday evenings and by arrangementLocation: The Harley Ceramics Studio, Welbeck, Worksoplindasouthwell.co.ukDAVID STOCKSCourses: Beginners Basics, although open to all, including disabled (carers free when accompanying). Pinch pots through to slabs, coil work and throwing and glazingDates: Thursday Evenings 18.15-21.00 £15 per session (Dorridge), plus Tuesday & Wednesday evenings at the Sense Pears Centre. See web for details of 10 and 8 week courses.Location: Dorridge Methodists Church and Sense Pears Centre, Selly Oak (see above)RamOnTheRoundabout [email protected] for Dorridge, or for Selly Oak contact Sense Pears Centre: [email protected] ART POTTERY Courses: A levels are taught by postgraduate production thrower and designer maker with 8 years experience in Stoke on TrentDates: VariousLocation: Woodsetton, Dudley W Midswoodsettonartpottery.com @woodsettonpotsWALESJACKIE BARBER CERAMICSCourses: One-to-one throwing lessonsDates: Various Location: Pencader, Ceredigionjackiebarberceramics.co.uk BASEART STUDIO, GALLERY & POTTERY WORKSHOPSCourses: Handbuilding; throwing; 1-2-1 one-off sessions; parties (adults, children, team-building)Dates: Ongoing, days and eveningsLocation: Taff’s Well, Cardiffbaseart.org CARDIFF POTTERY WORKSHOPSCourses: Handbuilding; throwing;one-off Saturday sessions; 1-2-1 throwing; masterclasses with Anne Gibbs; parties (children, adults, teambuilding); pottery membership tutored & un-tutoredDates: 6-wk day & eve sessions, variousLocation: Cardiffcardiffpotteryworkshops.comCARMEL POTTERYCourses: 6-week throwing courses.Hand-building courses. One-to-one lessons. One-off half or full day experiences. Beginners welcomeDates: VariousLocation: Carmel, CarmarthenshireE: [email protected]: 07740291608 GLOSTERSCourse: ThrowingDates: April, Location: Porthmadogglosters.co.ukJANE MALVISICourses: Pottery classes, including Raku. All abilities welcomeDates: Mon/Tues/Weds days and eveningsLocation: Bridgend, S Walesjanemalvisi.co.ukMID WALES ARTSCourses: Two-day course on wood-firing kilns. Make your work then fire itDates: VariousLocation: Maesmawr, Powysmidwalesarts.org.ukORIEL BODFARI GALLERY AND POTTERYCourses: Throwing, handbuilding, Raku, etcDates: VariousLocation: Bodfari, North Walesorielbodfarigallery.co.ukTREE HOUSE POTTERYCourses: Pottery in a real Treehouse. We offer courses & taster sessions for beginners, clay building & potters wheelDates: VariousLocation: Gower Heritage Centre, Swanseagowerstoneart.co.uk/tree-house-potteryCAMBS/LINCSPAULA ARMSTRONGCourses: Handbuilding, workshopsDates: Monday and Thursday mornings, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, monthly Saturday workshopsLocation: Willingham, Cambsparmstrongceramics.co.ukART BARN GAMLINGAY Courses: Handbuilding, raku and pit-firingDates: Wednesday and Thursday evening clay classes. 2-day raku making and firing workshops, Saturday 27th April and Saturday 18th May. Clay in a Day class, Saturday 28th September.Location: Gamlingay, Cambs/Beds borderE: [email protected]: 07715 206780FB: Art Barn GamlingayMATTHEW BLAKELYCourses: Weekend Courses: Throwing, Porcelain throwing Dates: MonthlyLocation: Lode, Cambsmatthewblakely.co.ukDEEPDALE POTTERYCourses: Handbuilding and throwing for beginners and experiencedDates: Weekend and weekday courses, including yurt accommodation if required, throughout the yearLocation: Barton upon Humber, North Lincsyurtatthechapel.co.uk HILLS ROAD SIXTH FORM COLLEGECourses: Handbuilding, throwing,plus summer school workshopsDates: VariousLocation: Cambridgehillsroadadulteducation.co.ukTHE POT SHOP Courses: Individual and small groups pottery classes in a professional workshopDates: Various, throughout the yearLocation: Lincoln Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@potshop1 Tel. 01522 528994 If you run other creative courses, register free at craftcourses.com
78ClayCraftIssue 33POTTERYDAYZCourses: Wheel throwing for beginners and more experienced. Raku courses through the summerDates: Saturdays, 9.30-3pmLocation: Peterborough/East MidlandsFB: @potterydayzE: [email protected] ROWAN ARTS CENTRECourses: Handbuilding, throwing, untutored group for those with experienceDates: VariousLocation: Cambridgerowanhumberstone.co.ukWOODNEWTON POTTERYCourses: Weekly; throwing, hand building, decorating (Tues/Weds). Clay sculptureDates: Throughout the yearLocation: Near Peterboroughrobbibbyceramics.co.ukZOO CERAMICSCourses: Half and full day handbuilding workshops, 10-week pottery classes Dates: VariousLocation: Waddington, Lincolnshirezooceramics.co.ukWORCS/SHROPS/STAFFS/HEREFORDALLYEARROUND POTTERYCourses: Weekly classes; taster sessions; one & two-day courses in throwing, hand-building and decorating; pottery parties for all ages. All for beginners and more advancedDates: Various all-year-round!Location: South Herefordshireall-year-round.org.uk AMERTON ARTS STUDIOCourses: Life sculpture. Working from a life model to create a figurative sculpture. Step-by-step tuition, beginners welcomeDates: Termly, SaturdaysLocation: Stowe by Chartleyamertonartstudio.com BRITISH CERAMICS BIENNIALCourses: Beginners & IntermediateDates: Tuesday & ThursdayLocation: Stoke-on-Trent, StaffordshireThe BCB operates a clay school and a variety of courses throughout the year.britishceramicsbiennial.comEARTH AND FIRE CERAMICSCourses: hand-building, throwing by arrangement, pop-up pottery. 1:1 or small groups, 2-hour intensive lessons Dates: Various, 4-weekly coursesLocation: Great Haywood, StaffordFacebook: @earthandfireceramics KAREN FINCHAM CERAMICSCourses: Hand building and throwing. One to one and group sessionsDates: Weekdays, evenings and SaturdaysLocation: Redditch, Worcestershireclayclass.co.ukLOVECLAY AT VALENTINE CLAYSCourses: Basic/intermediate/professional/families. Throwing, slip casting & slip decorating, sculpture, basic ceramic techniques, professional masterclasses, ceramic paintingDates: Evenings & weekends (various)Location: Stoke-on-Trentloveclay.co.ukPOP UP POTTERY STUDIO EARTH & FIRE CERAMICSCourses: Beginner courses to learnsimple techniquesDates: Tuesday evenings & Friday afternoonsLocation: Great Haywood (nearStafford), StaffordshireE: [email protected]: Basic/Intermediate/Advanced Throwing, Intro to glazes, Pottery Basics, Moulding and Slipcasting, TilemakingDates: VariousLocation: Stoke-on-Trentpotclays.co.ukTHE SCULPTURE PLACECourses: Figurative Sculpture ClassesDates: Weekly sessions: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday (running for 6 weeks)Location: Wolverhampton, Staffordshirethesculptureplace.co.ukSTONEHOUSE STUDIOSCourses: Throwing & handbuilt ceramics, sculpture & life sculpture. Portrait drawing, painting, & general art. One off workshops & one-to-one tuition on requestDates: Throughout the yearOne offs by arrangementLocation: Drayton Basset, nr Tamworth, Staffsstonehousestudios.co.uk WOBAGE FARM CRAFT WORKSHOPSCourses: Various multiple-daythrowing workshopsDates: VariousLocation: South Herefordshireworkshops-at-wobage.co.ukWARKS/N’HANTS/OXONCATHERINE ANNE CERAMICSCourses: Small groups and one-to-one of all ages and mixed ability. Throwing, hand building, glazing. Family sessions during school holidaysDates: Weekdays. Various evenings and weekends availableLocation: Staverton, Northantscatherineanneceramics.comCENTRE OF ENGLAND ARTSCourses: Novice to experienced, including throwingDates: Weekly, Thursday evenings 7-9pmLocation: Nr Solihullcoea.co.ukM & K RAKU WORKSHOPSCourses: One-day raku workshops run by Mark Compton and Kirsteen Holuj. Bring your own bisque-fired pots or sculptures along or buy pots from us on the day to glaze and fire. All levels.Dates: Workshops run monthly from April to OctoberLocation: Milton Keynesmkraku.co.ukPOTTERYDAYZCourses: Handbuilding, throwing lessons from Richard GibbonsDates: Full and half days by arrangementLocation: Kings' Cliffe, NorthantsE: [email protected]: potterydayz PUP RUGBYCourses: Pop-up pottery, pay-as-you-go. Come and have a go!Dates: Wednesdays, fortnightlyLocation: Newton Village Hall, nr RugbyFB: @popuppotteryrugbyE: [email protected] CERAMICSCourses: Handbuilding, throwing, all levels. Open access studio. Weekend courses & one-off experiencesDates: Termly, year-roundLocation: Castle Ashby, Northantsswanspoolceramics.co.ukNORFOLK/SUFFOLK/ESSEXDEBORAH BAYNESCourses: Residential and nonresidentialDates: Weekends (spring/autumn), full weeks (July/Aug)Location: Shotley, Suffolkpotterycourses.netBRICK HOUSE CRAFTSCourses: handbuilding, throwing, decoration, mould making, raku in the summer. Beginners to professional welcome. Leisure classes & City & Guilds L2 and L3 coursesDates: Tues - Friday 10am to 4pm, Sat 10am - 12 middayLocation: Silver End, Essexbrickhouseceramics.co.uk MARIAM CULLUMCourses: 1:1 tuition in throwing, hand-building, slip-casting, surface decoration and glaze preparation and application.Dates: Various - Monday to Friday 10am-4pmLocation: Bury St Edmundsmariamcullumceramics.co.ukKATIE'S POTTERY STUDIOCourses: One-to-one & small group tuition in throwing, handbuilding, decorating, glazing & firing for all ages and abilities. Children's Saturday classDates: Throughout the yearLocation: Leiston, Suffolkkatiespotterystudio.co.ukSUDBURY POTTERY CLASSCourses: Weekly classes, workshops, one offs and pottery for kids. Various hand building, slab, coil and surface decoration. All abilities welcomeDates: Weekly, daytime and evening/ some weekendsLocation: Sudbury, Suffolksudburypotteryclass.co.ukTHAXTED POTTERSCourses: Beginners and intermediatesDates: Various 6-week sessionsLocation: Thaxted, Essexthaxtedpotters.co.ukDOMINIC UPSONCourses: Adult classes in all the build techniques, running in six-week blocks. One-to-one classes in throwing taller, thinner and production makingDates: VariousLocation: Battisford, Suffolkdominicupson.comBEDS/BUCKS/HERTSART BARN GAMLINGAY Courses: Handbuilding, raku and pit-firingDates: Wednesday and Thursday evening clay classes. 2-day raku making and firing workshops, Saturday 27th April and Saturday 18th May. Clay in a Day class, Saturday 28th September.Location: Gamlingay, Cambs/Beds borderE: [email protected]: 07715 206780FB: Art Barn GamlingayCHARLIE’S POTSCourses: Intensive day-long Sunday throwing courses for beginnersDates: VariousLocation: Aylesbury, BucksE: [email protected] CLAY WITH CAROLECourses: Handbuilding, throwingDates: VariousLocation: Hitchin, Hertsclaywithcarole.co.ukDIGSWELL CERAMICS COMMUNITYCourses: Beginners’ tuition, support for experienced pottersDates: Tuesdays, ThursdaysLocation: LetchworthFB: Digswell Ceramics CommunityE: [email protected] MARSTON POTTERYCourses: Variety of pottery coursesDates: Contact directly for further detailsLocation: North Marston, Bucksnorthmarstonpottery.co.ukKATE RADFORD POTTERYCourses: Hand building, throwing and sculpture for all abilities and ages. Electric, gas and raku firingsDates: Weekly courses on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday daytime and evenings, one to one and group sessions availableLocation: Kensworth, South Bedfordshirekateradfordpottery.co.ukRUBY SHARPCourses: Hand building, throwing, decorating pots, sculpture for home and gardenDates: Throughout the year (weekend & day sessions available)Location: Amersham, Buckinghamshirerubysharppottery.co.ukWHERE INSPIRATION BLOOMSCourses: Beginners’ classes, workshops, hand-building, family sessions, pottery room hire, kiln space hireDates: Year roundLocation: Chesham, Buckinghamshirewhereinspirationblooms.co.ukWILTS/HANTS/BERKSANGELS FARM POTTERYCourses: Residential (B&B) & non-residential. Throwing, handbuilding, decoratingDates: Sat and w/ends once a month. Weekly evening classes & Fri am. One-off days for groups, min 4, max 8 attendeesLocation: Lyndhurst, New Forest, Hants. angelsfarm.co.uk ACTIVATE LEARNING AT BRACKNELL AND WOKINGHAM COLLEGECourses: Mixed ability adult leisure classes taught throughout the daytime and evening. All abilities welcome in our well-equipped pottery studio, where a range of pottery techniques are taught by experienced tutors. One-day specialist courses taught throughout the yearDates: Mon – Thurs, daytime and eveningLocation: Woodley Hill House, Earley, Berksactivatelearning.ac.uk/study/subjects/ceramics-and-pottery Tel: 01344 868600 For free inclusion in this listing, email: [email protected]
Issue 33 ClayCraft79CERAMICSPACE BRADFORD ON AVONCourses: Full time access and/or practice without tuition (experienced ceramicists), one-off 2.5hrs taster sessions (beginners), adults taster workshops (individuals or groups), mentoring/tutoring/specialist training (1 or 2 days), intensive course (4 days in groups) Gift vouchers: for lessons or taster workshopsLocation: Bradford on Avon WiltshireTel: Julia Warin 07800 778582E: [email protected]: CeramicSpace Bradford on AvonCHALKE VALLEY POTTERY COURSESCourses: 2-day courses in spring and autumn, with Jennie Gilbert & Emily Myers, Learn the basics in a relaxed and friendly environment, or improve your skills. See website for detailsDates: VariousLocation: Broadchalke, Wiltsjenniegilbert.co.ukTHE CREATIVE CAVERNCourses: Various, inc 1:1 throwing,Dates: VariousLocation: Winnersh, Berksthepaintnightcompany.co.uk/pages/the-creative-cavernEASTCOTT STUDIOSCourses: Workshops, classes, drop-in sessions, open accessDates: VariousLocation: Swindon, Wiltseastcottstudios.co.ukFIRED THOUGHTS ARTS STUDIO & GALLERYCourses: Weekly classes: introductory & advanced. Throwing & sculpture a speciality. Open Studio bookings, 1:1 throwing. Various workshops. Group sessions & more, see websiteDates: VariousLocation: Market Lavington, Wiltsfiredthoughts.co,ukJEANNE LEWISTIFFCourses: Small groups or 1-1 in throwing and/or hand buildingDates: Contact for detailsLocation: Maidenhead, BerkshireE: [email protected] NEW DIRECTIONSCourses: Exciting range of ceramics courses to suit all abilities in a well-equipped studio. Taught by specialist tutors and technician.Dates: Various, see website Location: Readingnewdirectionsreading.ac.ukDIANA PATTENDENCourses: Sculpture, throwing, hand building, Prosecco & Clay sessions, children's parties, hand casting. All ages and abilities welcomeDates: Daytime, evenings and weekendsLocation: Newbury, West Berkshiredianapattenden.co.ukSASHA WARDELLCourses: Bone china & mould making coursesDates: May to September ( incl.) in SW France /Feb & March in WiltshireLocation: SW France/ Wiltshiresashawardell.comSTONEHENGE POTTERYCourses: weekly classes, Tuesday and Thursday, hand building and throwing. Weekender workshops and group sessions by arrangementDates: Various all year roundLocation: Winterbourne Stoke, Near Salisbury and AmesburyTel: 01980 [email protected]/GLOS/SOMERSETARTISAN CRAFT CLASSES & WORKSHOPSCourses: Weekly pottery classes -wheel and handbuildingDates: Mondays and Wednesdays,one-offs by arrangementLocation: Winterborne Monkton,DorchesterE: [email protected] STUDIOCourses: Throwing, handbuilding, glazesOne-to-one or small group, dailyDates: All yearLocation: Waterrow, Somersetashbrook-ceramics.co.ukBANWELL POTTERYCourses: Throwing, handbuilding, modelling, slab work, coil work, tile-makingDates: Weekly evening class, Weds 6-8pmLocation: Weston-super-Mare, N Somersetbanwellpottery.org BEING WITH CLAYCourses: Clay and mindfulness incorporating handbuilding techniques & mindfulness practisesDates: Weekly or day courses. Maximum of 3 people or 1-2-1. Well equipped and relaxed studio.Location: Claverham nr Yatton, North Somerset beingwithclay.co.uk CARANTOC ARTCourses: Intensive & regular classesavailable in pottery & ceramic sculptureDates: Year-roundLocation: Weston-super-Mare, North Somersetcarantoc-art.co.ukCREATIVE CLAY FOR ALLTravelling clay workshops for thosewho have no access to a kiln. Ideal for community groups. Based in Dorsetfacebook.com/creativeclayforallE: [email protected] ESSONCourses: Modelling, coiling, slab work, pinching, throwingDates: VariousLocation: GloucesterE: [email protected] MILLER CERAMICSCourses: Throwing, handbuilding,mould-making, surface decorationDates: Termly part-time, tasterworkshops, pottery partiesLocation: Bournemouthcharlottemillerceramics.comKITE STUDIOS CLAY STUDIOCourses: Throwing, handbuilding, glazing, adult & children courses weekly & weekend. One-to-one sessions and pottery birthday partiesDates: Mon-Sat various timesLocation: Kemerton, Gloucestershire, and Londonkitestudios.orgLANSDOWN POTTERYCourses: For all levels, beginnners and intermediateDates: Tuesday and Wednesday mornings (10 - 12.30)Tuesday evenings (6.30 - 9.00)Location: StroudT: 01453/298567E: [email protected] MOON STUDIOCourses: Hand building, throwing, surface design. Taster sessions, short courses, pottery parties, kids clay time & mobile pop up pottery Dates: Weekly classes all year, plus private tuition for individuals and groupsLocation: Christchurch, Dorsetmoonstudioceramics.co.ukFB: Moon Studio Ceramics NEW BREWERY ARTSCourses: Variety of ceramic coursesDates: Contact directly for furtherdetailsLocation: Cirencester, Gloucestershirenewbreweryarts.org.ukRUARDEAN GARDEN POTTERYCourses: Weekends, week-longCourses: Throwing, Pot MakingDates: VariousLocation: Forest of Deanruardeanpottery.comRACHEL FOOKS: CERAMICSCourses: Weekly classes and one-off sessions, hand-building & throwing for all abilitiesLocation: Wareham, Dorsetrachelfooksceramics.comDEVON/CORNWALLCHRISTOW POTTERYCourses: 2-day saggar & raku-firing weekend workshops with Abi Higgns/Alison West. All abilitiesDates: Throughout the yearLocation: Devonabihiggins.co.ukalisonwestceramics.comGOONZOYLE POTTERYCourses: Wheel, handbuilding, glazing, raku and pit-firing. For all abilities in fully equipped rural studio.Dates: Morning, Afternoon & Evening drop-in workshops throughout the year. Contact directly for more information.Location: Camborne, CornwallFB: Goonzoylepottery marykaunenglish.comLEACH POTTERYCourses: 3 & 5-day throwing, evening classes handbuilding, throwingDates: Various, each monthLocation: St Ives, Cornwallleachpottery.comLUCKTAYLOR CERAMICSCourses: Hand building and Raku firing courses for beginners and advanced students. Fully equipped rural studio.Dates: VariousLocation: St Buryan, CornwallE: [email protected] & IG: @lucktaylorceramicslucktaylorceramics.co.uk TARKA POTTERYCourses: All levels from beginners to intermediate all year round. Taster sessions for individuals or groups, weekly throwing and handbuilding courses. Child/family workshops, partiesDates: Tuesday to SaturdayLocation: North Devon tarkapottery.co.ukALISON WEST CERAMICS Courses: Weekend raku, saggar and barrel firing Dates: VariousLocation: Chagford, Devonalisonwestceramics.comKENT/SUSSEX/SURREY/LONDONART OF MINECourses: 1-1 throwing tuition, hand building, surface decoration for all ages and abilities. Birthday parties, team building and taster sessionsDates: VariousLocation: Maidstone, KentE: [email protected] SHOP AND POTTERYCourses: 1-to-1 throwing tuition. One-off taster sessions & longer courses available. Slabbing, tile making and Kids Clay Club.Dates: Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 6.00pmLocation: Brighton & Hoveartshopandpottery.comAYLESFORD POTTERYCourses: Raku days, 1-day, 10-week Pottery classes, Mould Making, Glaze Theory & ApplicationDates: Various termsLocation: Aylesford, Kentaylesfordschoolofceramics.co.ukLOUISE BELL CERAMICSCourses: Hand building, surface decoration, simple mould making and glazing for beginners.Taster afternoons and bespoke sessions for up to three people of any level or ability.Dates: VariousLocation: Lewes, East SussexLouisebellceramics.comBURWASH POTTERYCourses: Various handbuilding,decoration. All levels. Classes,workshops, parties, taster sessionsDates: Terms of 6 weeks, variousLocation: Burwash, East Sussexburwashpotter.co.ukTHE CERAMIC STUDIOCourses: From beginner toprofessional, plus taster sessionsDates: VariousLocation: Five Oak Green, Kenttheceramicstudio.me.ukCERNAMICCourses: With Nam Tran; throwing, mould-making, raku Dates: VariousLocation: SE Londoncernamic.comCLAYNGLAZE POTTERY STUDIOSCourses: Pay as you go pottery for all levels. Various training days/weekend courses & fine art workshopsDates: Days, evenings & weekends throughout the yearLocation: West Sussexclaynglaze.co.ukIf you run other creative courses, register free at craftcourses.com
80ClayCraftIssue 33THE CLAY PLACECourses: 6-week courses, one-day workshops, bespoke clay days.Hand building techniques, slab, coil, surface decorationDates: Wednesday/Friday 6-week courses Various dates for one-day workshopsLocation: Ashurst, West Sussexjwceramics.netTHE CLAY ROOM UKCourses: Clay taster workshops;introductory pottery; mould-making & slip-casting; transfer; termly pottery courses; Christmas workshops & private lessonsDates: VariousLocation: Chelsfield, Orpingtontheclayroomuk.comTHE CLAY STUDIOCourses: Handbuilding, throwing, surface decoration, glazing for beginners/experienced potters. Raku, smoke-firing and animal sculpture. Weekend workshopsDates: Mon-Fri all day inc eveningsLocation: Groombridge, nr Tunbridge WellsE: [email protected] CLAY WORKSHOPCourses: Throwing, hand-building, glazing, decorating, raku. All levels, inc 1:1sDates: Various, ongoingLocation: Central Eastbournegrahammatthewsceramics.comTHE CORNER WORKSHOPCourses: Beginner courses for adults. Hand building & a variety of decorating methods. Small class sizesDates: Various, weeklyLocation: Balcombe, West SussexE: [email protected] CUTHBERTSONCourses: Throwing and handbuilding, beginners and more advancedDates: Weekly regular day and evening classes plus one off weekends by arrangementLocation: East Hoathly, East SussexE: [email protected] DAVIESCourses: Throwing classes; for beginners and intermediates with Jo's experienced studio tutors; masterclasses or one-to-ones with Jo for for those wanting to improve or refresh their practice Dates: Various Location: Dalston, Londonjo-davies.comEASTBOURNE STUDIO POTTERSCourses: Throwing, hand building, surface decoration and glazing for beginners and experienced potters. Plus, Personal Project Development with specialist support. Open access: studio hire available for experienced makersDates: Weekly courses throughout the year. Personal Project on Weds 6-9pm.Location: EastbourneE: eastbournestudiopottery@gmail.comeastbournestudiopottery.comFOREST ROW SCHOOL OF CERAMICSCourses: Adult intensive throwing and handbuilding weekly classes. Weekend workshops: raku, soda/smoke firing, animal sculpture, glaze chemistry, slip decorating. Three-month residential Sept-Nov 2018Location: Forest Row, West Sussexfrschoolofceramics.co.ukGO CREATECourses: Pottery, sculpture & craftDates: VariousLocation: SW Londongocreate.co.ukCLAIRE GRIFFITHSDates: Starting September; Weds 10.00am -12.30pm & Thurs 7.00- 9.30pmLocation: WhitstableE: jc.griffi[email protected] IN CHISWICKCourses: Weekly classes and one-off workshops inc 1:1 throwing. Studio time for more experienced learnersDates: Term time for weekly classes, by arrangements for workshops and studio timeLocation: London, W4HandmadeinChiswick.comIG: @sylvieopsimathJESS JORDAN CERAMICSCourses: Handbuilding, throwing, decoration, glazingDates: VariousLocation: Worthing, W Sxpottyjess.co.ukTHE KILN ROOMSCourses: Beginners one-off taster sessions; beginners taster classes: beginner/intermediate courses in hand-building, throwing, decorating, glazing. Masterclasses. Open accessDates: Various, year round, plus open accessLocation: Three studios in Peckham, East Londonthekilnrooms.comKITE STUDIOS CLAY STUDIOCourses: Throwing, handbuilding, glazing, adult & children courses weekly & weekend. One-to-one sessions and pottery birthday partiesDates: Mon-Sat various timesLocation: Kemerton, Gloucestershire, and Londonkitestudios.orgCLOVER LEE CERAMICCourses: Throwing courses for one day or 6 weeks, and independent sessions for all abilities Dates: Weekly regular, weekends and private booking available through out the yearLocation: South West London, SW19clover-lee.com LILLAGUNILLA CERAMIC STUDIOCourses: One-day workshops and Saturday classes in throwing and hand-buildingDates: VariousLocation: Charlton, South East Londonlillagunillaceramics.co.uk MAZE HILL POTTERYCourse: Weekly Evening ClassesDates: Throughout the yearLocation: Greenwich, Londonmazehillpottery.co.ukMORLEY COLLEGECourses: Hand building, throwing,plus summer workshops, beginner to advanced levels, adult and family education.Dates: Starting in September with various dates throughout the year.Location: Londonmorleycollege.ac.uk PADDOCK STUDIO POTTERYCourses: 1-day individual or shared, throwing, handbuildingDates: VariousLocation: Lewes, East Sussexthepaddockstudiopottery.co.ukTHE PAINTING POTTERY CAFECourses: Evening classes: Throwing, coiling, slab & pinch for different monthly projects. All materials and glazes provided. £35pp Dates: 3rd Thursday of the month 6.30-9.30pmLocation: Brightonpaintingpotterycafe.co.uk POTTERY CORNER NO. 45Courses: Clay club, Raku, handbuilding and throwing courses available. Clay club on Tues/Thurs evenings, others various throughout the yearLocation: Chichester, West SussexE: [email protected] SABACourses: Pottery classesDates: Tuesday and Wednesdayevenings (Clapham), Mondays and Tuesdays (Kingsbury)Location: London (Kingsbury and Clapham)suleymansaba.comSUSAN RAMSAYSMITH POTTERY BARNCourses: Experienced tutor, max 6 students, throwing/hand-building, all levelsDates: Tuesdays. Two-hour taster; 5-week termsLocation: Heathfield, East Sussexexperiencesussex.co.uk SUTTON COLLEGECourses: Hand building, throwing, plus summer workshops, mixed abilities, adult and family education.Dates: Starting in September with various dates throughout the year.Location: Sutton, Surreysuttoncollege.ac.uk STAR POTTERYCourses: Taster, Weekly classesDates: VariousLocation: Lewes, East Sussexhamid-pottery.co.ukTHE STUDIO AT CLAPHAM LTDCourses: Taster course, project based workshops, tailored tuition. Beginners Handbuilding Courses. Learn to pinch, coil, slab and throw! Wednesday drop in for experienced enthusiasts. All levels catered for. Dates: VariousLocation: Clapham Near Worthing, West Sussexthestudioatclapham.comIMOGEN TAYLORNOBLECourses: Weekly pottery classes for adults and children. Suitable for all levels. Hand-building, glaze mixing & glazing, experimental firing days. Obvara, Raku, & Saggar. 1:1 throwing sessions at my Whitstable studioDates: VariousLocation: Espressions Art Cafe, Canterburyimogentaylor-noble.comTURNING EARTHCourses: Open access studio Tues-Sun for all levels – must be working independently. Classes available, see website for details/availabilityDates: Open access studio Tues-Sun.Location: Hoxton E2 and Lee Valley E10, Londonturningearth.org FRANCEL’APIPOTERIE /E. PENSACourses: Handbuilding for utilitarian use and animal sculpture. Bilingual course French and EnglishDates: 10-12 July and 25-27 AugustLocation: Beaufort sur Gervanne/South East of France in the Vercors regional parkE: [email protected] SARRAT POTTERYCourses: Introduction to pottery (handbuilding and throwing). Improver pottery handbuilding and throwing) 5-day coursesDates: April 16-30 and 23-27Location: Cazals, Lot, FranceJenniegilbert.com Facebook: @cvpotterycourses UN PETIT TOUR DE TERRECourses: All levels, hand-building, surface decoration, making tools, raku, glazing. Full-board accommodation availableDates: All year round, Monday 9am to Friday 5pmLocation: Saint Génies de Comolas, FranceFacebook: @FredPotierGresSASHA WARDELLCourse: Bone china & mould making coursesDates: May to September (incl) in SW France/Feb & March in WiltshireLocation: SW France/Wiltshiresashawardell.comSPAINTOTEM CERAMICS POTTERY SCHOOLCourses: Throwing, sculpting, handbuilding, slip casting, general skills for beginners. Weekly classes & coursesDates: 1-5 day courses, weekly classes, year-roundLocation: Andaluciatotemceramics.comREST OF WORLDDUCTAC, MALL OF EMIRATESCourses: Introduction to ‘Pottery for all’; hand-building & throwing. Trial sessionsDates: Sunday, Monday, Thursday 10-1pm. Tuesday 6.30-9.30pmLocation: Dubai, UAEductac.orgSTACEY MCDONALD POTTERYCourses: Fully equipped, spacious clay studio offering beginner & intermediate wheel throwing, handbuilding and beginner sculpture classes, workshops and special events for adults and children 10 and over. Cone 6 electric firing, white stoneware and a selection of other clay bodies, glazes made in-houseDates: Ongoing start dates; days, evenings and weekendsLocation: 12 W. Spring St. Illinois USAstaceypottery.comFor free inclusion in this listing, email: [email protected]
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ME AND MY POTMarion WalshClay: Valentine’s CrankFiring: 1200°C in an electric Northern KilnBuild: Mostly slabsDecoration: G lazes, cobalt oxideInspiration: It all started when my laptop gave up and I asked my husband to take it apart, as I’m always on the hunt for new patterns and textures. At fi rst, I made vases and other vessels with computer components pressed in but more recently I started building some sci-fi /steampunk inspired creatures. It’s a style that appeals to me greatly and I intend to extend this range.See/buy my work: BlueButterfl yCrafts.Etsy.comFacebook and Instagram: BlueButterfl yCraftsBlueButterfl yCrafts.co.ukIf you would like a piece of your work to be featured, email us at: [email protected] 33
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