Description
Encaustic tiles have been popular throughout history and span periods from the Middle Ages to Victorian times. Used primarily in areas where there was heavy footfall as the design goes through the depth of the tiles rather than sits on the top of the surface, therefore even when the tile becomes worn the design is still visible. Traditionally encaustic tiles use a mould and two colours of clay, the base colour being moulded first with the design stamped out in recess and filled with a contrasting coloured slip, left to dry and then whittled to reveal the design. This is quite a lengthy process, however a few years ago Geri and a potter friend developed a way of getting the same result in a much quicker process enabling results to be revealed in a session of 2 hours. You will be using white and terracotta clay to produce your tiles. Ready made stamps will be provided and students will be able to make their own designs using combinations of these. Work will be fired and glazed or polished according to the students preference.
What's included in the price?
All materials and stamps and glazing and firing
Duration
2 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Geraldine Francis is a ceramacist who runs tutored classes at The Mind Tree Cafe Rowde Near Devizes. She has many years of experience in teaching ceramics and works from the studio as well as in the community, bringing the opportunity to work in clay to many people. From those in care homes to children's nurseries, Geraldine delivers ceramics and pottery sessions to suit all ages and abilities and offers tuition in all aspects of working in clay including sculpture and throwing on the wheel. Geraldine is from a fine art ceramics background and her own work is on display in the studio and includes thrown work as well as sculpture and tiles. The studio venue is easily accessible. If your group needs more room then there is a beautiful studio room which can be hired at The Mind Tree Cafe, There is easy access for wheelchair users.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Learning difficulties (SEN)
- Hen dos
- Public transport
- Corporate days out & team building
- Parking provided
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Tutor can travel
- Suitable for beginners
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Intermediate level
FAQs
I can arrange to book a larger workshop room at Parnella House or book a larger venue off site or for bigger groups or even come to you.
Yes you are welcome to book for the session. The studio has 4 wheels so if you have a larger group 4 people can be throwing at a time and other members can be engaged in another activity such as decorating pre thrown pot.
