Pottery: clay sculpture courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Clay pottery, sculpture, and glazing days at 'The Pottery' near Henley on Thames.

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Clay pottery, sculpture, and glazing days at 'The Pottery' near Henley on Thames.

In-person course

Oxfordshire - Next course on 7th August 2021

£150

A day of fun and relaxation held at 'The Pottery' in the beautiful countryside near Henley on Thames. Learn the art of hand-building pots and vessels with pinch, coil and slab methods. We will be working in my new pottery which is in the process of being built. Workshops will give the participant a chance to experiment and play with the clay and the keen student will have many small pieces by the end of the day. Most go on to glaze their pieces on a further glazing day. If...

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

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Bronze Hare Kit using air-drying clay - including on-line video with Jo Garden Art

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Bronze Hare Kit using air-drying clay - including on-line video with Jo Garden Art

Craft kit

£35

Everything you need to create your own fabulous bronze finished hare sculpture at home! NB: there are also 'Sleeping Cat' and 'Faithful Dog' sculpture kits - press the 'More From This Maker' button at the bottom of this page to see the information. Coming from the Jo Garden Art studio where we usually have in person workshops (see the 'Hare Sculpture Workshops' and 'Two Day Sculpture Workshops' here on the Craft Course Website), this kit has been lovingly put together by Jo. The kit comes with written instructions (with photos)...

Everything you need to create your own fabulous bronze finished hare sculpture at home! NB: there are also 'Sleeping Cat' and 'Faithful Dog' sculpture kits - press the 'More From...

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Torso / Figure Sculpture in clay: 1 day course from life

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Torso / Figure Sculpture in clay: 1 day course from life

In-person course

Hertfordshire - Next course on 23rd May 2021

£120

Spend a day creating a torso or figure sculpture. Sculpt in water-based clay, using direct observation of a life model. (Choose your torso or figure armature upon arrival.) Poppy will provide you with one-on-one critique and, as a group, you will cover a range of topics including working from life, setting a pose, relating the armature, and how to establish proportions. 3-4 participants required for this course to run.

Spend a day creating a torso or figure sculpture. Sculpt in water-based clay, using direct observation of a life model. (Choose your torso or figure armature upon arrival.) Poppy will...

Clay sculpture workshops - Monday evening

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Clay sculpture workshops - Monday evening

In-person course

Oxfordshire - Next course on 24th May 2021

£35

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...

Create a ceramic animal sculpture with Twisted Earth Ceramics at Ilkley Manor House Cottages, (please check to see which animal we will be creating)

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Create a ceramic animal sculpture with Twisted Earth Ceramics at Ilkley Manor House Cottages, (please check to see which animal we will be creating)

In-person course

West Yorkshire - Next course on 26th May 2021

£65

My ceramic animal workshops are perfect for the complete beginner and for those who have experience of 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- Most workshops teach one animal, be it one of the following - Highland Cows, Moon Gazing & Resting Hares, Frogs, Hounds, Cats, Sleeping Fox, Smoking Dragons, Wonky Donkeys, Quirky Owls......and much more! I will keep...

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

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Ceramic moon gazing hares

In-person course

Lancashire - Next course on 5th June 2021

£45

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...

Sculpture, ceramics, painting at Lucky Studio - London

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Sculpture, ceramics, painting at Lucky Studio - London

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 21st May 2021

£45

Hi my name is Lucky and I have been teaching now for 18 yrs and have had my art school for 13 years. These courses run on a Tuesday morning 7am- 9.30am and a Friday morning 10am-12.30pm. I teach Children and Adults from age 4 yrs up... my oldest student is now 89 and has been with me for 13 yrs. Some of my children have been with me for up to 14 yrs; it's sad to see them finally leave for college! Lucky Studio is a very relaxed, friendly,...

Hi my name is Lucky and I have been teaching now for 18 yrs and have had my art school for 13 years. These courses run on a Tuesday morning...

Animal clay sculpture workshops with Jill Collier

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Animal clay sculpture workshops with Jill Collier

In-person course

Oxfordshire - Next course on 3rd July 2021

£85

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...

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Green Man Ceramic wall sculpture.

In-person course

Lancashire - Next course on 6th June 2021

£60

Come and have a go at making a ceramic Green Man 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 3 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 Man wall sculpture from scratch. Step by step tuition is provided as well as freshly baked cake! All my courses...

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Bronze Clay Sculpture Kit: Sleeping Cat

Craft kit

£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...