Ceramics & Glaze 4 week course (mixed level)

This short course is for mixed levels where you will practise core skills and techniques and be inspired by art history. It is uniquely focussed on both clay and glaze. Come and work in a relaxed, hands-on, ceramic studio environment, the course offers equal focus on form and surface. Led by a professional working ceramic designer, you will get the creative direction you need to build foundational skills and confidently bring your ideas to life. It is a mixed level course for anyone who wants to try out ceramic projects and be inspired by pottery in art history.

Helen has been teaching and working with ceramics and glaze for 20+ years. Her ceramic works have been featured on The Great Pottery Throw Down, commissioned by companies like Aberdeen Standard Life, G and J Jack and EtsyUK. Her work is best known for its complex melting glazes and quietly provocative design. Helen's breadth of experience is invaluable when it comes to teaching creative ceramics and glaze. This course gives students the confidence to try things out and push the boundaries of material and function in pottery.

The mixed level short course offers a chance to learn a technique every week and be inspired by contemporary and historic pottery designs from around the world. Hand building techniques include; coiling, joining, slab rolling and forming with plaster moulds. Glaze materials and techniques include: oxides, coloured clay slip decoration and pre mixed glazes and application demos. Every week the session is grounded in some art history for inspiration.

Timings are: 6.30 - 9pm THURSDAYS 24th September 8th, 15th, 22nd October

All materials, equipment and firings provided. This is a mixed level course, for anyone new to ceramics and glaze and experienced potters looking for some new projects each week.

Each week is a new mini project. There is a section for glaze testing and glaze application of the previous week's work.

What’s Included?

Hand moulding, slab building, and forming with plaster moulds Weekly creations of expressive pot making, abstract pieces and unique functional pieces Glaze testing and application, with exciting glaze materials All materials, equipment, and firings provided Please note: This is a 4 week course. Please ensure you can attend all dates before booking.