TWO NEW UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AT THE DE LA WARR PAVILLION, BEXHILL  WITH ANNA THOMSON:
29TH OCTOBER 'QUICK CLAY PLAY'     £44 FOR GROUPS OF 4 PEOPLE     55MINS  
10TH NOV 'CERAMIC STUDIO'    £10 - £15 PER PERSON    3 HOURS 
For more information and booking please click on the workshops above to take you to the De La Warr website.

Discover your creativity
Sign up for a workshop with Anna in her ceramics studio in Ninfield

Throwing for beginners

Learn how to prepare clay and throw on a potters wheel. (Please note that there is only one potters wheel so you will alternate between preparing clay and throwing.) This session is suitable for people new to throwing.
3 hours Class size 2 people. £35pp
Dates:
​Coming soon
Other dates  may be possible by arrangement

Hand building 

Learn the techniques of pinching, coiling, slab building and making textures in clay. Choosing one of these methods you can make a unique piece or series of smaller pieces of your own. Suitable for all abilities.
3 hours. Class size 3 people. £35pp
Dates:
Coming soon
Other dates may be possible by arrangement


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 tiles and pre-made cylinder vases. Suitable for all abilities.
3 hours. Class size 3 people. £35pp
Dates:
Coming soon
other dates may be possible by arrangement

Slip-casting

Understand this satisfying process and cast some different shapes exploring casting techniques using coloured slips.
2-3 hours. Class size  up to 3 people. From £35pp (depending on group size).
Dates:
This class is only currently available by private arrangement
Please contact Anna to arrange a suitable date


Model and mould making for slip-casting

 A  full day 1:1 workshop. Design and turn a simple form on the plaster lathe and make a one or two piece slip-casting mould.
​10am-4pm £150 
This class is only currently available by private arrangement
Please contact Anna to arrange a suitable date


HOW TO BOOK YOUR WORKSHOP
Please click on the date of your chosen workshop to reserve a place. No payment is required at this point. 
Other dates may be possible for individuals or groups of up to three people. Prices per person may vary depending on numbers of people in your group. 

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All clay pieces you make will be fired and glazed for you. Depending on firing schedules this may take up to 6 weeks, but is more usually 3-4weeks. 
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.



Firing service

Make at home and bring to the studio for firing. £15 full bisque or earthenware glaze firing, £20 full stoneware glaze firing.
 Shared firings may be possible subject to firing schedules. Please use the contact form or telephone Anna (07931304253) to book and discuss your requirements.


Education
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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 or telephone Anna (07931304253) to discuss your requirements.
More information about education