Pottery: clay modelling courses

You may also be interested in: Figurative sculpture | 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 with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

Hare Sculpture one day workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

In-person course

Suffolk - Next course on 3rd October 2020

*** Covid-19 Update - Jo Garden Art is up and running again, yay! woop woop ;-) We have worked hard to adhere to Government guidelines, restricting workshop numbers to 4 which allows 2.5 mtrs+ social distancing. Full details available by sending a message. 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 which has been pre-made for you (although later in the day we will make...

Clay sculpture workshop open NOW

Clay sculpture workshop open NOW

In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 26th September 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...

Potters wheel throwing for beginners Trentham Stoke-on-Trent flexible dates to suit you and set dates available.

Potters wheel throwing for beginners Trentham Stoke-on-Trent flexible dates to suit you and set dates available.

In-person course

Staffordshire - Next course on 26th September 2020

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 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 are based near the historic Trentham Gardens which is one of Staffordshire's top tourist attractions. If...

Plaster mould making for slip cast ceramics with Ed Bentley

Plaster mould making for slip cast ceramics with Ed Bentley

In-person course

Staffordshire - Next course on 26th September 2020

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...

Pottery / Ceramics Throwing Courses in Worcester

Pottery / Ceramics Throwing Courses in Worcester

In-person course

Worcestershire - Next course on 26th September 2020

Pottery throwing sessions for up to 4 people, each with a potter's wheel (can sometimes cater for more - please enquire). Adult tuition run throughout the year with Chris Greening in North Worcester. A great benefit of this course is that you get to both make AND decorate your pots in the same session - there isn't a need to come back to the pottery to do a further decorating stage (unless of course you want to!). You can choose to book either a one-off lesson that is suitable for...

Clay sculpture workshops - Monday evening

Clay sculpture workshops - Monday evening

In-person course

Oxfordshire - Next course on 5th October 2020

The choice of topic is yours! Make an animal, human figure or head or an abstract forms. 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 classes 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...

Pottery / ceramics / wheel throwing full day Dudley, Wolverhampton

Pottery / ceramics / wheel throwing full day Dudley, Wolverhampton

In-person course

West Midlands - Next course on 26th September 2020

6 students are able to safely socially distance in our 3 separate studio spaces each with their allocated wheels, tools and washing facilities. Please ask for our protocol and access statement. Special rates for exclusive household groups including children Please click 'View course organiser's website' above where there is detailed course information including booking details location and access arrangements. In brief our one day ceramics and pottery workshops can include a full day of throwing on the wheel and/or handbuilding and sculpting with clay. Complementary drinks and cakes also available...

Create a pottery animal sculpture with Twisted Earth Ceramics

Create a pottery animal sculpture with Twisted Earth Ceramics

In-person course

West Yorkshire - Next course on 15th November 2020

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 & Resting Hares, Frogs, Hounds, Cats, Alpacas, Smoking Dragons, Donkeys, Quirky Owls......and much more! These are small group workshops and are...

Taster pottery throwing lesson (various dates)

Taster pottery throwing lesson (various dates)

In-person course

Hampshire - Next course on 26th September 2020

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...

Wheel thrown mug workshop

Wheel thrown mug workshop

In-person course

Hampshire - Next course on 10th November 2020

This is a two session mug making workshop. Each session will run from 1:30pm - 4pm. During the first session you will throw 3 cylinders on a potter’s wheel, that will form the body of your mug. During the second session you will turn your cylinders on a potter’s wheel to create a curve and foot ring on the bottom of your pot, you will then pull a handle and attach it to your mug. You will finish with 2 or 3 completed mugs. These will then be glazed by...

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