Pottery: clay sculpture courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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In-person course

Oxfordshire - Next course on 3rd July 2022

A RELAXING DAY OF CLAY MAKING

(30)

£180

A day of fun and relaxation held at 'The Little Pottery' in the beautiful countryside near Henley on Thames. Learn the art of hand-building pots and vessels with pinch, coil and slab methods. You will be working in my brand new Little Pottery. Some weekdays, Saturday and Sunday classes offered. Please request a weekday or weekend day if not listed. Workshops will give the participants a chance to experiment and play with the clay and the keen student will have a small collection of pieces by the end of the...

A day of fun and relaxation held at 'The Little Pottery' in the beautiful countryside near Henley on Thames. Learn the art of hand-building pots and vessels with pinch, coil...

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In-person course

Leicestershire - Next course on 10th July 2022

Tree stump planter workshop! 1 day sculpture workshop using Pal Tiya Premium

(18)

£90

Tree Stump planter Workshop! Choose to spend a day at Dallacre Farm set in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, creating a unique Tree stump planter for your garden using a fantastic non-firing clay, Pal Tiya Premium. Customise your planter however you like, it could be a fairy house or have a Green man face, the possibilities are endless! We will provide you with plastic plant pots for the planter, but if you’d prefer a ceramic one then feel free to bring your own. We recommend 5/6” pot diameter. Weta workshop uses...

Tree Stump planter Workshop! Choose to spend a day at Dallacre Farm set in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, creating a unique Tree stump planter for your garden using a fantastic...

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Craft kit

Large human sculpture Kit (50cm)

(3)

£45

Made in the Jo Garden Art sculpture studio, this Human Sculpture kit provides all you need to create a unique figurative sculpture finished in bronze gilt (which honestly looks like pure bronze!). The clay is reinforced airdrying clay so does NOT need a kiln. There are 3 kits available: a 30cm small kit, a 50cm large kit, and a combination kit with both in (to purchase a kit of another size, press the ‘More from this Maker’ button at the bottom of this description). The size is measured from the...

Made in the Jo Garden Art sculpture studio, this Human Sculpture kit provides all you need to create a unique figurative sculpture finished in bronze gilt (which honestly looks like...

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In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 18th July 2022

Ceramic Garden Seed Head Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

(2)

£85

This workshop is suitable for all abilities. In the morning we will sculpt with clay to make seed heads or flowers, I will demonstrate the techniques used to make a poppy seed head and will guide you to make other designs. I will have examples for inspiration or you can come with your own ideas. After a break for lunch we will paint on the bronze and green glaze (this is called raw glazing). Please bring a packed lunch; I will provide tea, coffee and biscuits. Also bring an apron...

This workshop is suitable for all abilities. In the morning we will sculpt with clay to make seed heads or flowers, I will demonstrate the techniques used to make a...

In-person course

Oxfordshire - Next course on 4th July 2022

Clay sculpture workshops - Monday evening

(43)

£40

The choice of topic is yours! Make an animal, human figure or head or an abstract form. The tutor Beatrice Hoffman employs an individualised approach to teaching, similar to art schools, with every student picking out their own project - and being inspired by the variety of other student's work. This is an enjoyable weekly clay sculpture class for adults, running mostly weekly throughout the term with seven to ten sessions per term: Newcomers are encouraged to first try two sessions one-off, to see if sculpture and my teaching style...

The choice of topic is yours! Make an animal, human figure or head or an abstract form. The tutor Beatrice Hoffman employs an individualised approach to teaching, similar to art...

In-person course

West Yorkshire - Next course on 3rd July 2022

Create a ceramic animal sculpture with Twisted Earth Ceramics at Ilkley Manor Studio

(32)

£69

My ceramic animal workshops are perfect for the complete beginner and for those who have experience in handling clay. Using a step by step approach I will teach you some of the key sculpting skills needed, and in the process, you will create your very own masterpiece to be proud of! The choice is yours: We focus upon one animal per workshop, be it - Highland Cows, Moon Gazing & Resting Hares, Frogs, Hounds, Puffins, Badgers, Moggy Cats, Elephants, Alpacas, Puffins, Sleeping Fox, Smoking Dragons, Wonky Donkeys, Green Men, Quirky...

My ceramic animal workshops are perfect for the complete beginner and for those who have experience in handling clay. Using a step by step approach I will teach you some...

In-person course

Lancashire - Next course on 10th September 2022

Ceramic moon gazing hares

(28)

£50

A four hour workshop to create a moon gazing ceramic hare from scratch. Easy step by step instructions from a very experienced artist and teacher. Suitable for complete beginners and more experienced alike. Everything is included but please bring your own lunch. The hares will be ready for collection between two and four weeks after completion. Postage is available for an extra cost. The moon gazing hare workshop is also available as a digital download, please click on the button link 'See more from this course organiser' for details. If...

A four hour workshop to create a moon gazing ceramic hare from scratch. Easy step by step instructions from a very experienced artist and teacher. Suitable for complete beginners and...

In-person course

Oxfordshire - Next course on 10th September 2022

Animal clay sculpture workshops with Jill Collier

(18)

£90

My animal sculpture workshops are suitable for all abilities, including beginners and those that have experience and would like to improve. Starting from a slab of clay I will show you step by step how to hand build your animal creation, using various sculpting skills. Once your sculpture is complete you will be able to add colour with slips and underglazes. Your completed sculpture will need to dry and then be fired in a kiln before you can collect it at a later date. Workshops are 4 - 6 people

My animal sculpture workshops are suitable for all abilities, including beginners and those that have experience and would like to improve. Starting from a slab of clay I will show...

In-person course

Lancashire - Next course on 31st July 2022

Green Lady Ceramic wall sculpture.

(12)

£70

Come and have a go at making a ceramic Green Lady wall sculpture from scratch. Step by step tuition is provided as well as freshly baked cake! All my courses are suitable for beginners. If you can't make the dates and have a group of between 4 and 6 people then please message me and we can arrange a workshop around you.

Come and have a go at making a ceramic Green Lady wall sculpture from scratch. Step by step tuition is provided as well as freshly baked cake! All my courses...

Craft kit

Bronze Clay Sculpture Kit: Sleeping Cat

(11)

£35

Suitable for complete beginners, this kit contains everything you need to create your own fabulous bronze finished 'sleeping cat' sculpture at home! Once finished, your sculpture will measure about 12cm x 10cm and weigh 550 grams. You can even base it on your own cat or kitten. Also ideal for a unique gift - make contact with Jo if you would like a gift card included in the pack and have the whole package sent directly to the recipient. Coming from the Jo Garden Art studio where we usually have...

Suitable for complete beginners, this kit contains everything you need to create your own fabulous bronze finished 'sleeping cat' sculpture at home! Once finished, your sculpture will measure about 12cm...