Pottery: clay modelling courses

You may also be interested in: Metal clay & silver clay jewellery | Plaster sculpture | Polymer clay jewellery | Powertex sculpture | Sculpture

Learn how to make tiles, pots, portraits, brooches, hanging ornaments and much more. Experiment with sculpting and hand building skills with different types of clay in these fun workshops.

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Hare sculpture one day workshop in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

Hare sculpture one day workshop in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

Suffolk - Next course on 7th December 2019

Sculpt your very own moon gazing or ‘in motion’ hare! No experience needed as Jo will demonstrate and guide you through every step. We start with a steel stand and aluminium wire armature that has been pre-made for you (although later in the day we will make an armature together so you can understand the technique). You will move features of the armature to your own personalised ‘pose’, making every sculpture completely unique. At this stage you can also place a personal message into the heart of your hare (poignant...

Art classes for beginners and intermediates

Art classes for beginners and intermediates

The classes run termly on a Tuesday evening 6.30-9.00 or Wednesday 4.30-6.30. They are aimed at beginners and intermediates who would like to gain confidence to create their own artwork and those who want to gain new skills. Beginners will have an introduction to a range of different materials, disciplines and styles in art history. Intermediates will be encouraged to develop their skills and explore project based work. Materials and methods offered include drawing, painting, printing, collage, mixed media and plaster casting, as well as clay modelling and construction in...

The bone beneath the skin at Studio 27B

The bone beneath the skin at Studio 27B

Kent - Next course on 10th January 2020

Beat the post holiday January blues with this absorbing three day intensive making a portrait in clay from life with sculptor Brook Hobbins. We’ll be working from the inside out as we explore the underlying structure of the human head – before moving on to put the ‘flesh on the bones’. The first day will be spent working from replica skulls and our sitter will join us on days two and three.

Clay sculpture workshop

Clay sculpture workshop

Somerset - Next course on 30th May 2020

I began teaching a few sculpture courses each summer over 4 years ago. It is nothing smart, only 4 people in my working studio at any time. There is often a vast mix of abilities, often no experience – sometimes a lot! There is always a lot to learn from another sculptors’ way of working. We each start by rolling out a pancake of clay and making an owl, to allow everyone to get used to using the clay (grogged paper clay). Working with a hollow shape, pushing out from...

Parent and child friendly holiday and weekend pottery courses

Parent and child friendly holiday and weekend pottery courses

Northamptonshire - Next course on 23rd November 2019

Ditch the devices! If your children spend too much time on their electronic devices and you would love to have more quality time with them look no further than our weekend or holiday, pot throwing and making courses. Imagine, a whole day during which your children and you share a unique experience, learning how to throw pots and produce some fantastic outcomes. We can accommodate families of 2- 5 members Enjoy the opportunity for you and your family to laugh, communicate and enjoy a journey of discovery together, without the...

Potters wheel throwing for beginners Trentham Stoke-on-Trent

Potters wheel throwing for beginners Trentham Stoke-on-Trent

The day will cover the following elements: - Clay preparation - Centring the clay - Throwing cylinders with the aim of producing forms of even thickness. - Developing basic forms - Wiring pots off the wheel If you are booking two or more places there is a discount of £25 per person. There is a maximum of four places available to book for this course per workshop, giving the opportunity for focused tuition. If booking for one person you have the option to bring someone with you to observe. We...

Taster pottery throwing lesson (various dates)

Taster pottery throwing lesson (various dates)

Hampshire - Next course on 21st November 2019

This is a 2.5 hour throwing lesson on a potter’s wheel. The lesson will be tailored to the specific requests of the student/s and caters for the complete beginner upwards. This lesson is ideal for anyone wanting to try out throwing on a potter's wheel with friends or individually. There will be a maximum of 6 students on any one course. There are a number of dates to pick from; please see our website for specific dates and times. If you would like to book further in advance, please get...

Individual pottery courses in Worcester

Individual pottery courses in Worcester

Sessions for up to 3 people. Adult tuition run throughout the year with Chris Greening in North Worcester. You can choose to book either a one-off lesson that is suitable for absolute beginners as well as those revisiting skills that may have got rusty or, sign up for multiple sessions to complete a pottery project. We will use earthenware (the clay used in garden pots) clay with coloured slips (liquid clay) which gives a wide range of decorative options. The lesson will include both making and decorating the pot, a...

Create a ceramic animal sculpture with Twisted Earth Ceramics

Create a ceramic animal sculpture with Twisted Earth Ceramics

West Yorkshire - Next course on 21st November 2019

The 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- You can create any of the following animals such as- Highland Cows, Moon Gazing & Restinges Hares, Hounds, Cats, Alpacas, Smoking Dragons, Wonkey Donkeys, Quirky Owls......and much more! These are small group (max 9) workshops...

Plaster mould making for slip cast ceramics with Ed Bentley

Plaster mould making for slip cast ceramics with Ed Bentley

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. I offer a discount for two/three guests attending at the same time. I'm very flexible...

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