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Corona Virus update:
From 12th April 2021 Anna is able to resume some workshop services: 
Indoor One to One workshops (or two people from the same household).
NEW: Outdoor (weather permitting) workshops for up to 4 people from different households
Firing services (See below)
Studio space hire (See below)

Workshops

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 suitable for people new to throwing.
3-4 hours. Class size max 2 people £35pp,  One to One £60
Upgrade your experience to a full day 9am  - 4pm for more time to develop your skills +£25pp for groups of 2 or more,  or +£50 One to One
All clay pieces you make will be carefully turned, dried, fired and glazed for you. Depending on firing schedules this may take up to 6 weeks, but is more usually 4weeks. 
Workshops might only be able to run if all places are filled. 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.
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 decorate several test tiles and two pre-made cylinder vases. Suitable for all abilities.
3-4 hours.  £35pp, One to One £60
Upgrade your experience to a full day 9am  - 4pm for more time to develop your skills +£25pp for groups of 2 or more,  or +£50 One to One
​All clay pieces you make will be carefully dried, fired and glazed for you. Depending on firing schedules this may take up to 6 weeks, but is more usually 4weeks. 
Workshops might only be able to run if all places are filled. 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.
Sometimes colours and glazes may look different from what was expected.

Slip-casting -Principles and Possibilities

Understand the principles of this satisfying process and  exploring different casting techniques using coloured slips. 
3-4 hours.  £35pp, One to One  £60pp
Upgrade your experience to a full day 9am  - 4pm for more time to develop your skills +£25pp for groups of 2 or more,  or +£50 One to One
​All clay pieces you make will be carefully dried, fired and glazed for you. Depending on firing schedules this may take up to 6 weeks, but is more usually 4weeks. 
Workshops might only be able to run if all places are filled. 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.
Sometimes colours and glazes may look different from what was expected.

Model and mould making for slip-casting

 A  two day intensive One to One workshop. Design and turn a simple form on the plaster lathe and make a one or two piece slip-casting mould. This workshop is intended for artists and ceramicists wanting to start making their own moulds. The knowledge and skills acquired should enable you to move onto self directed mould-making in your own studio or by arrangement in my studio. 

Day 1: Shape Design  
CAD (Computer Aided Design) of your shape to aid visualisation (optional)
Make profile template
Lathe turn the 'Model' 

Day 2: Mould design looking at different types of model shapes and moulds
Mould-making planning
​Make your plaster slip cast mould (one or two piece mould)

Two days ​9am-4pm £250 
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Workshops

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 repeat sessions on a one to one basis to develop their skills further then move onto self-directed work with Studio Space Hire.
Work made by students in workshops will be carefully dried, fired and glazed for you.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR WORKSHOP
Please contact Anna choosing the workshop you would like and details about your group, and I will get back to you with some suggested dates. Please note workshops are term time weekdays only. Half day workshops can be mornings or afternoons.
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 Gift vouchers available  ​

Studio Space Hire
Book time in my studio for self-directed work. The studio has a potters wheel and a plaster lathe, tools and materials for hand building and mould-making and a basic range of glazes, stains and oxides.  You will have your own 5' table to work on for the duration of the hire period. 
 £20 half day, £35 full day. Materials and firings charged at extra cost. ​

Firings
I have a top-loading kiln with a Bentrup controller. The firing chamber is 33cm diameter and 44cm high with 4 shelves available.
Max temperature cone 8. Work needs to be delivered dry and ready to fire. No paperclay, home dug clay or decals due to ventilation requirements. 
Bisque and earthenware glaze firings £25 full load. 
Stoneware firings £30 full load.
Just got one small piece you need firing? Leave it with me and I'll pop it in a suitable firing with other work and charge you a proportional cost. ​

Education
Local teaching for any age group tailored to your requirements, supporting topic work at schools or bringing some hands-on learning and participation for exhibitions, galleries or community groups. Please use the contact form to discuss your requirements.
More information about education
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