Workshops
Slip-casting -Principles and Possibilities
Understand the principles of this satisfying process and explore different casting techniques using coloured slips. As my area of expertise we will cover as much as possible in the chosen workshop time from looking at different types of moulds, assessing and adjusting slip, making percentage colour addition tests, layered casting, pre-casting decorating within the mould, demoulding and fettling and, if there's time, touch on post casting decorating, glazing and polishing. Clearly I want to share it all with you! If you are not choosing a full day experience you can let me know which aspects are most important to get covered. Group size: max 3 people Taster session* (1.5-2hrs) 1 person £80, 2 people £110 or 3 people £135 1/2 Day session (3-4 hours) 1 person £145, 2 people £170 or 3 people £195 Full day (10am-4pm with 30 min break) 1 person £245, 2 people £320 or 3 people £360 * In a taster session we will cover the basic principles of slip casting and achieve two casts. Your slip-cast pieces and any tests will be carefully fettled, dried, fired and glazed for you included in your workshop price. Depending on firing schedules this may take up to 8 weeks. In the event your workshop needs to be cancelled for any reason you will be notified as soon as possible and an alternative date will be sought. Occasionally work can crack or warp during the drying or firing process and sometimes colours and glazes may look different from what was expected. |
Throwing for beginners
Learn how to prepare clay, throw on a potter's wheel and design and carve a simple plaster maker's mark. (Please note there is only one potter's wheel. When there are two people you will alternate between activities.) This session is aimed at people new to throwing as a stand alone introduction. Book a full day to add an introduction to turning bases and have more time for throwing pots. Group size: max 2 people Taster session (1.5-2hrs) 1 person £80 or 2 people £110 1/2 Day session (3-4 hours) 1 person £145 or 2 people £170 Full day session (10am -4pm with 30 min break) 1 person £245, 2 people £320 Your favourite pot will be carefully turned, dried, fired and glazed for you included in your workshop price. . Depending on firing schedules this may take up to 8 weeks. You can arrange for additional pots to be finished, glazed and fired for you at £10/pot. In the event your workshop needs to be cancelled for any reason you will be notified as soon as possible and an alternative date will be sought. Occasionally work can crack or warp during the drying or firing process and sometimes colours and glazes may look different from what was expected. |
Decorating with coloured slip
Learn how to make different coloured slips and try out decorating techniques like sgraffito, marbling, masking, trailing and inlay. You will try out each technique on test tiles and then decorate leather hard pre-cast items. Suitable for all abilities. Group size: max 4 people Taster session* (1.5-2hrs) 1 person £80, 2 people £110, 3 people £135 or 4 people £155 1/2 Day session (3-4 hours) 1 person £145, 2 people £170, 3 people £195, 4 people £205 Full day (10am-4pm with 30 min break) 1 person £245, 2 people £320, 3 people £360 or 4 people £380 *Taster sessions will teach just 2 different techniques rather than all 5 Your tests and decorated pieces will be carefully dried, fired and glazed for you included in your workshop price. Depending on firing schedules this may take up to 8 weeks. In the event your workshop needs to be cancelled for any reason you will be notified as soon as possible and an alternative date will be sought. Occasionally work can crack or warp during the drying or firing process and sometimes colours and glazes may look different from what was expected. |
|
Anna's half day workshops are suitable for complete beginners or established practitioners wanting to learn about a different area of their practice. Workshops can be stand-alone creative experiences or may lead to further self-directed work at home, in your studio or by arrangement in my studio (see below). Some students return for further sessions to develop their skills further then move onto self-directed work with Studio Space Hire.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR WORKSHOP Please contact Anna choosing the workshop you would like and details about your group size, and I will get back to you with some suggested dates. If you are gifting a workshop for someone special you might like to buy a gift voucher and let them choose their workshop and date themselves. Please note workshops are term time weekdays only. Taster or Half day workshops can be mornings or afternoons. Workshop Gift vouchers now available.
|