Spring 2024
Online Rock Glaze and Wild Clay Preparation Demonstration
I have recorded a 90 minute film demonstration of my techniques developing glazes from found rocks, clays and ashes. It is available to view, for a fee, via this link.
Beginners day - March
A day course designed to teach you the basics. The maximum class size is five so there will be plenty of opportunity for 1:1 tuition enabling participants to focus on individual goals and concentrate on learning throwing skills. This class is suitable for beginners.
March 9th 10am to 4pm FULLY BOOKED
Glaze weekend - April
April 6th and 7th 10am to 4pm FULLY BOOKED
Throwing weekend - May
A weekend course designed to teach you the basics or to really improve your throwing skills. The maximum class size is five so there will be plenty of opportunity for 1:1 tuition enabling participants to focus on individual goals and concentrate on particular skills that they want to master. This class is suitable for everyone, from beginners to experienced throwers.
May 4th and 5th 10am to 4pm FULLY BOOKED
Rock Glazes course - August
This is a 4 day course designed to teach you how to develop glazes from your own collected materials - clays, ashes and rocks. It will cover glaze theory, geology for potters, glaze test development, firing and potential glaze faults. Alongside the theory will be practical sessions where you will learn to make a variety of material tests (melt tests, substitution tests, lineblends and more complex biaxial tests). It is divided into 2 sets of 2 days, with a day gap so that I can fire the tests in a cone 10 gas firing. We will unpack the kiln on Sunday and explore the results, using them to plan future directions.
This is a course for people who have a basic understanding of glazes and glaze theory, but are serious about developing their own ash, clay or rock glazes. If you are interested in a place, please email me with a summary of your previous experience and what you wish to achieve, so that I can ensure that the course is suitable for you. Place numbers are limited.
14th + 15th and 17th + 18th August
£600
Weekend classes run from 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. I provide coffee, teas and biscuits throughout the weekend. I make a vegetarian soup for lunch but participants should bring a sandwich or something else for their lunch.
To confirm a place I require full payment by either a cheque or bank transfer. If you find that you are unable to attend the class please let me know as soon as possible beforehand. I often have a waiting list. I am only able to give a refund if I am able to fill the place.
Please contact me using the Contact form to enquire about booking a place.
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