A PASSION FOR POTTERY
Pottery is therapy
a form of meditation
You cannot rush...
I would like to invite you to a pottery workshop at Misty Ceramics to create your own piece of ceramic art.
Pottery is one of the oldest and most widespread of the arts. I have long held a passion for ceramics and am delighted to be able to share my love of clay with you from my home studio. Each object leaves individual marks from the making process, and when we create something from clay, we inevitably leave a little piece of ourselves in that object. It is a tactile, sensory experience, reconnecting with Mother Earth. I aim for you to create a piece of art you will take home and cherish.
The small and bright pottery studio provides a great opportunity for individual tuition or two people sharing. I use stoneware clay and will fire in an electric kiln.
The workshops are structured to be fun and creative, allowing your imagination to run wild during your tuition. No prior knowledge or art skills are required.
CERAMICS TASTER
A half-day workshop is an enjoyable introduction to clay. We will discover basic slab building and create a pinch pot, then learn how to apply a surface pattern.
Duration: 4 hours
Cost: Mon–Fri £95 per person, this includes 1 piece of clear glazed pottery
Sat/Sun £105 per person, this includes 1 piece of clear glazed pottery
Should you wish to have more of your creations glazed and fired there is an additional charge of £5 per lb fired weight.
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TILE MAKING
Learn how to construct and decorate your tile. In the first week, we will roll, cut, sculpt, carve or make texture onto your piece. It will then be bisque (high-fired) and ready to be glazed. In the second session, we will glaze your piece ready for the final firing.
Duration: 1st session 3 hours, 2nd session 2 hours
Cost: Mon–Fri £105 per person, this includes all materials for your tile
Sat/Sun £115 per person, this includes all materials for your tile
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BEGINNER ONE-DAY WORKSHOP
Come and have fun in my home studio. Use all the studio facilities, (clay, tools, the pottery wheel)
Duration: 6 hours (with an hour’s break in the middle for lunch)
Cost: Mon-Fri £155 per person, this includes 2 pieces of clear glazed pottery
Sat/Sun £175 per person, this includes 2 pieces of clear glazed pottery
Should you wish to have more of your creations glazed and fired there is an additional charge of £5 per lb fired weight.
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What you need to bring
· Your desire to learn and have fun!
· Any projects which may inspire you
· You’ll want to wear old clothing - I have some aprons but feel free to bring your own
· (btw, fingernails get in the way of clay...!)
DETAILS
Workshop dates can be arranged directly with me on a date which suits you.
I would kindly request payment upon booking to secure the workshop:
Either a bank transfer or you can pay cash/contactless here at the studio.
The studio is fairly snug and to ensure we are all comfortable there will be a maximum of 2 visitors per session.
When you book a workshop please be aware that bookings are non-refundable. The good news is that you can transfer your place to someone else, so you are welcome to offer it to a friend, just let me know.
If you do need to cancel your workshop please let me know as soon as possible and I will do all I can to accommodate. If it is more than 7 days notice AND I am able to fill your place I may be able to offer you a refund at my discretion (deducting £5 for admin costs)
The minimum age is 14 years old and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult for the duration of the workshop and must not be left unattended during the session.