Join ceramicist Belle Proffitt in this weekend workshop to explore the expressive potential of porcelain and learn how to make fresh and lively slabs to create exciting and dynamic pieces.

This weekend workshop will demonstrate the versatility and uniqueness of porcelain as a hand-building material. You will hone your hand-building skills and learn the techniques required to work effectively with porcelain.

On the first day, you will make your own stamps and rollers using a variety of techniques, which you will use to impress into the clay. You will experiment with porcelain’s ability to stretch and ways to capture a sense of energy and movement into your impressed slabs. Then, you will think about form and learn how to piece the slabs of clay together to make lively functional and/or more sculptural pieces.

Working with porcelain in this way requires a balance of technical skills and playfulness. You will learn the best techniques of hand-building with porcelain, whilst being given permission to be bold and experimental.

MEET YOUR TUTOR

Justyna Medon specialises in creating luxurious, hand illustrated and hand printed wallpapers & textiles, inspired by vintage wallpapers, archival prints and her love for the nature. 

After graduating from London College of Communication in 2010 Justyna’s focus was to share her passion for printmaking and to create illustrative patterns that tell the story. 

Addicted to Patterns studio was founded in 2015 in Bristol, recently relocated to Garw Valley in Wales where artisan wall hangings are crafted to commission and in limited editions honouring the traditional printing techniques.  In her wallpaper dedicated research Justyna explores historic prints, pigments and embossing techniques. Justyna is passionate educator & researcher based in Wales.

In 2022 she received QEST Scholarship in Wallpaper Design & Conservation. In 2023 she completed her Postgraduate degree in Wallpaper conservation at City and Guilds London Art School.

Tutor: Belle Proffitt
Date & Time: Sat 2nd Aug, 10am - 4pm & Sun 3rd Aug, 10am - 3:30pm  
Venue: Wheel Studio, New Brewery Arts  

PRICE:   
Residential Option (including 2-night stay)  
£380 (£0.00 VAT)  
  
Non-residential Option  
£250 (£0.00 VAT)

Who is this for?

This workshop is for those aged 18 and over.  

This workshop is for people with some experience of working with clay (though previous experience with porcelain is not necessary) who would like to expand their practice and explore different ways to hand-build.

What you will need:

All tools and materials will be provided.   

Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or bring an apron  

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle or cup with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

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Accommodation

If you choose the residential option, you will be staying in our stylish accommodation on site, The Barrel Store. You will each have a room of your own. The residential option includes a 2-night stay for both Friday & Saturday night.

An additional 1-night stay on the Sunday is an optional extra.

Catering

This weekend residential course includes breakfast and lunch.

For your evening meal, you will have access to a fully equipped kitchen in your accommodation. Alternatively, we have a number of recommendations for eateries in Cirencester.

If you are attending the 2-day ‘Non-residential Option’ lunch on both days is included in the ticket price.