Pottery: slip casting and mould making courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

Have your ceramic shape ideas transformed from sketches into plaster moulds ready for slip casting, or attend an in-depth course to be taken through this process with expert guidance. With over 30 years’ experience as a professional ceramic shape designer, product developer and educator, I’m able to assist all makers with their design ideas and small batch ceramic production projects. I teach ‘one-to-one’ at dates to suit you, my tuition fee is £250 per day, please contact me about your own particular project. I offer a discount for two/three guests...

One to one ceramic workshops with Kate Schuricht in her Kent studio. The workshops cover a variety of techniques including slipcasting, press moulding, hand building and decoration. Glazing sessions can also be arranged as a follow up or a stand alone session. The one to one workshops are tailor made to each student's particular needs, so they are ideal for students wishing to deepen their knowledge and understanding of specific areas. Kate will plan the workshop around the student's needs and send a lesson plan in advance. The one to...

One to one ceramic workshops with Kate Schuricht in her Kent studio. The workshops cover a variety of techniques including slipcasting, press moulding, hand building and decoration. Glazing sessions can also be arranged as a follow up or a stand alone session. The one to one workshops are tailor made to each student's particular needs, so they are ideal for students wishing to deepen their knowledge and understanding of specific areas. Kate will discuss requirements with the student before putting together a bespoke studio day and send a lesson plan...

Have your ceramic shape ideas transformed from sketches into plaster moulds ready for slip casting, or attend an in-depth course to be taken through this process with expert guidance. With over 30 years’ experience as a professional ceramic shape designer, product developer and educator, I’m able to assist all makers with their design projects. I teach ‘one-to-one’ at dates to suit you. I help industrial designers, craft potters, students or anyone wishing to develop their skills further. You may have a large order to fulfill, wish to speed up the...

A series of 8 weekly sessions covering product safety for the potter. This is particularly useful for anyone making functional pieces, tableware etc. The topics covered each week are: 1. What is product safety and why it matters. Laws, regulations and standards: To define what we mean by product safety, and to understand why it is important from both a legal and an ethical viewpoint. Where does it stand in relation to food safety, functional design, and studio health and safety. To understand the laws, regulations and standards that apply...

Learn how to make two botanical Plaster of Paris oval tiles with a DIY Kit made by designer and photographer Emma Mapp. Create stunning baubles using flora and fauna that surrounds you on a daily basis. Using easy-to-master techniques, you'll follow a process that is accessible, super easy and fun. You will be able to create stunning final works of art using nature's printing press within minutes! Each Kit will make two 7.5cm (w) x 1cm (d) bauble - you can make more by reducing the ratio of Plaster of...

Clay Juniors encourages and nurtures creativity through fun projects, with professional guidance in a friendly environment. Juniors will learn how to use a range of clay techniques such as coiling, slab building, painting and mark making. Monthly Saturday morning class. AGE 8-16 year olds ( if any of the dates don’t suit please let us know and we may be able to reschedule) Reserve your place ahead to avoid disappointment

Our higher education level 5 HND Ceramics course provides the opportunity for students to further develop their ceramic skill set and conceptual thinking. The second year of our two year diploma enables students to gain both excellent practical knowledge and advanced design skills to support future careers. Under the supervision of experienced Program Manager and Ceramicist Anna Silverton, and with a team of inspiring specialist tutors, students will develop hands-on experience within the context of ‘real-world’ design-focused assignments. At Morley our dedicated specialist ceramics, mould-making and design studios are equipped...