Description
Thinking figuratively with porcelain; teaching technique and encouraging imagination. Working with figurative porcelain will challenge you to see porcelain in a new light and explore its expressive potential. Over the weekend, you will learn techniques for sculpting and molding porcelain. You will also learn how to experiment with different textures and shapes to create truly unique and imaginative pieces. By the end of the two days, you'll have created thoughtful and imaginative sculptures. Explore the endless possibilities of figurative porcelain and unleash your creativity. Ceramicist Sophie Woodrow will help you hone your skills, challenge your thinking, and inspire your imagination. Participants in the workshop will engage with a balance of technical and creative exercises, that will help them to meet the challenges of working with porcelain, and allows them to explore the exciting potential of this surprising material. You will complete a technical piece, helping you to develop a repertoire of decorative techniques, and teaching you how to give your works structural integrity. You will also be assisted in making your own piece of work that is your response to figuration. Ceramicist Sophie will be on hand to help technically, and discuss any of the ideas that may be inspiring you to make. We will explore the relationship between clay and the body, the ceramic vessel and figurative sculpture. Sophie will also discuss the underlying themes that inspire her ceramics from making "psychological portraiture" to using "porcelain as a celebration of light". Students will gain the confidence to use porcelain as a hand-building material, and be given the opportunity to reflect on the next place their creativity may take them. This workshop is for those who have some experience in working with clay, but not necessarily porcelain. Those who want to take a moment to expand their practise, both technically and perceptively.
What's included in the price?
Please bring an apron or clothes to get messy in. All materials are provided. Accommodation You will be staying in our stylish accommodation on site. The Barrel Store accommodation will be reserved for students for the whole weekend and you will each have a room of your own. 2-night stay includes Friday 12th July & Saturday 13th July. Catering You will have a welcome dinner on Friday 12th July at 8pm. On Saturday and Sunday, breakfast, teas and coffees will be served between 8am - 9am. Lunch is provided on both days, as well as dinner on Saturday evening. If you choose our non-residential option, lunch will be provided each day, as well as teas and coffees. A non-residential option is available.
Duration
1 weekend
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
New Brewery Arts connects people with the hand-made, promotes the joy and fulfilment of making and celebrates the role of craft and creativity in all our lives. We've been at the heart of creativity in the Cotswolds since 1978, and as well as classes and workshops we have craft studios, exhibitions and an amazing shop which sells work by UK craftspeople.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Residential
- Intermediate level
- UK Holiday
- Accommodation offered
FAQs
We really hope you don’t need to, but any changes need to be made at least 30 days in advance. No refunds are given for any cancellation made within 30 days of a class commencing. An administration fee of 10% will be made on cancellations or alterations before this time. We cannot offer a refund if you are unwell for any reason and unable to attend.
All our studios are wheelchair accessible and members of our team will be able to assist you if you require. Near the shop on the ground floor we have a disabled toilet and a lift which will allow you access around the building.
If you find it difficult to stand during a class or have any other access needs, please let us know when booking so we can make appropriate arrangements.
Unfortunately, we do not have our own designated car park, however there are plenty around Cirencester. The nearest short stay car park is The Brewery Car Park which is approximately 2 minutes away and is a council run pay and display. This car park has several disabled parking spaces too. Sheep Street Car Park is a longer stay car park 3 minutes away, it is a cashless car park facilitated by Pay by Phone. Full details of all car parks and pricing can be found on Cotswold District Council Website.
We pride ourselves on smaller class sizes, so you get plenty of help from the tutors. Maximum 8-10 students per class.
Of course, and for some classes we may ask you to do this. Please don’t worry, if this is the case it will be clearly shown on the booking pages and in your confirmation emails.
No, we ask that students either bring their own or wear clothes they are happy to get messy in.
You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food or drinks into the studio.
