Join ceramic artist Rhi Jarman, to create porcelain jewellery with sprig (press) moulds and stamps.
In this workshop, Rhi will supply a range of handmade sprig (press) moulds of natural forms such as shells and fossils for you to create your own pendants for necklaces, earrings and much more. You will be using porcelain paper clay which transforms into fine, beautiful jewellery for daily use. You will begin by rolling the clay and pressing it into a variety of textured stamps and moulds to experiment, before creating final pieces. Rhi will demonstrate various techniques to add colour and decoration with underglaze, slips and oxides.
You will also have the opportunity to create your own clay sprig moulds and stamps, a selection of which will be bisque fired following the class for future use with pottery.
A choice of your final jewellery pieces will be glazed (if requested) and stoneware fired following the class for you to collect and transform into necklaces, earrings. Some wire hooks and jump rings to fasten jewellery will be provided, but chains/earring hooks are not.
Meet Your Tutor
Rhi is a creator of unique sculptural ceramics, decorative homewares and wearable art. She is inspired by the fauna, flora and fungi that play vital roles in balancing natural ecosystems.
Tutor: Rhi Jarman
Date & Time: Saturday 22nd February, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Wheel Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £110.00 (£0.00 VAT)
Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.
You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.
Our on-site café Blend is open until 4pm each day.
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Who is this workshop for?
The workshop is suitable for complete beginners, or for novice or intermediate potters to try out porcelain paper clay, or to expand their skills and techniques.
What you will need:
All ceramics materials are included. There will be a small supply of wire hooks and jump rings but necklace and earring fastenings are not provided.
Please bring an apron, or wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty!
Please remove jewellery and tie long hair back.
You may wish to bring your own sketch book, and some objects to create clay sprig moulds/stamps – natural items such as shells and fossils work very well for this. Please note that sprig moulds created in this session will not be useable in the same session – they will need to dry and be fired first.
Firings take 6 weeks from the date of the workshop, you will be contacted as soon as your work is ready. Please collect and take it home as soon as possible.
Accommodation:
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.
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