Join ceramicist Ed Hill for this 2-day throwing mugs and pulling handles workshop. You will examine shape and form and try the traditional technique of ‘pulling’ handles to then attach to a mug.
Day 1
The beginning stages of throwing on the wheel will be broken down and taught with multiple demonstrations and one-to-one guidance. There will be a focus on hand movements , clay preparation and each stage of the shape will be explored to give a full understanding of how to get from lump of clay to finished mug.
You will learn and decide which specific shapes you would like to focus on, all whilst gaining further understanding of the motions and stages needed to get a finished mug. Further Focus will be on measuring clay weight , creating the right forms using throwing tools and ribs, and finishing pots to a fine standard. If desired , students could speed dry pots and trim to create a trimmed foot.
Day 2
You will focus on the method of pulling and shaping straps of handles from a larger ball of clay and the methods and techniques involved in affixing the handles to the mug in an aesthetically pleasing way with correct proportions.
At the end of the 2-day workshop you will leave with much more confidence in all aspects of throwing on the wheel and have a fundamental understanding of the process and motions needed to create beautiful mugs and handles . As a group, we will share our thoughts and favourite techniques through discussion and the emphasis is always on a friendly and relaxed atmosphere - with the main aim to learn a lot and feel more confident in throwing.
MEET YOUR TUTOR
Ed is a ceramic artist currently working from a studio in Stroud. Ed graduated with a BA in Fine Art from University College Falmouth, 2014. His practice has evolved through painting into clay sculpture, ceramics and aspects of studio pottery, with wheel thrown forms, plates and painterly glaze application being a major focus. He has previously worked in a porcelain dinnerware company and apprenticed to a very well-established potter who specialised in handmade restaurant-ware and studio pottery . In these roles he gained a lot of experience in the material properties of clay and glaze , throwing, kiln firing and running studios.
In his own work he uses thrown forms as a ‘canvas’ to work on, making glazes from scratch and experiments with methods of surface, design, colour, application, raw materials, clay types and kiln firing using electric and gas. he is interested in making expressive work that is contemporary whilst containing references to ceramic movements of the 20th century. Emphasis is spent developing shapes that are personal and appealing whilst aiming for a timelessness, warmth of feeling and atmosphere.
Tutor: Ed Hill
Date & Time:
Saturday 16th November, 10am - 4pm
& Sunday 17th November 10am - 3:30pm
Venue: Wheel Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £220 (£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.
For more information:
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Who is this workshop for?
Ideally those who can centre clay on the wheel
What you will need:
All materials and tools are provided
Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
Please remove jewellery and tie hair back
Firings take 6 weeks from the date of the workshop. 2 pieces of work per person will be fired with a transparent glaze. You will be contacted as soon as your work is ready.
Accommodation:
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.
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