WORKSHOPS
Be inspired and get creative!
Treat yourself or someone you love to an inspiring and relaxing session of creativity.
All equipment is provided though you are welcome to bring your own tools and apron if you prefer. Refreshments are included throughout the day and lunch can be bought or pre-ordered locally. For all sessions, please arrive a couple of minutes early to settle in. Unless otherwise stated, sessions are suitable for anyone over 18 or over 16 with an adult.
Your chosen pieces will be fired and can be picked up at a later stage.
We Run:
Throwing Taster Sessions - Learn how to use the wheel.
Clay Experience Days - An immersive experience for beginners & returners alike.
Throwing Clinics - Get expert feedback to move your practice on.
Practice Sessions - Un-tutored sessions for existing students.
Bespoke Sessions - Individual attention to family days - just email to arrange.
Specialist Craft Workshops - Selected tutors share their skills.
Our Clay Experience Day is a lovely way to experience working with clay. Starting at 10:30am and finishing at 4:30pm with an hour break for lunch, you'll be introduced to a range of hand-building techniques and be able to try your hand at throwing on a wheel.
Our expert tutor will be able to guide you through hand-building and throwing processes during the day (wheel time is limited by the number of students and wheels). You’ll also get the chance to try out a variety of surface decoration techniques.
At the end of the session you will be able to choose two pieces to keep. These will be fired and can be picked up at a later stage.
N.B. Firing is a long process and can take up to six weeks to be ready for collection. We will get in touch once your work is ready. Unfortunately, due to such a high demand for workshops, we can only keep finished work for two months.
All students are expected to adhere to health and safety procedures and share in cleaning up for the last 15 mins of the session.
Please note if you have a gift voucher from us, please contact us directly to book.
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Throwing Taster Session 10:30 - 1pm £65 (Max 5)
This Taster Session is suitable for all abilities and will teach you how to centre and throw on the wheel.
Sat May 18th 2024
Sat 15th June
Sat 6th July
Sat Sep 14th 2024
Refreshments provided. Lunch available locally.
N.B. No finished work included.
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Clay Experience Day 10:30 - 4:30 pm £110
An immersive day of clay. You'll be introduced to a range of hand-building techniques and be able to try your hand at throwing on a wheel.
Sat Jun 8th 2024
Sat Jun 29th 2024
Sat Oct 12th 2024
Refreshments provided. Lunch available locally.
Two medium fired pieces included.
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Throwing Clinic 10.30 - 1pm (Max 3) £85
Are your pots heavy? Too much clay in the base? Would you like to centre without force? All these questions and more can be answered during a throwing clinic. Jilly has trained with international throwers, is a fantastic & helpful teacher and has a wealth of tips to pass on. Individual attention guaranteed. Suitable for potters with experience of throwing on the wheel wanting to deepen their throwing practice.
Sat May 11th 2024
Sat Sep 21st 2024
Refreshments included.
No work will be kept from this workshop but can be left for a later practise session if required.
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Bespoke Sessions
Email hello@vessel-ceramics.co.uk to enquire about bespoke / family / group sessions
To give you an idea of costs:
Family Fun (2hrs) £45 per adult + £30 per child - based on a minimum of 2 adults & 2 children (£150)
1-1 Two hour Throwing Lesson £110
1-2 Two hour Throwing Lesson £180
1-3 Two hour Throwing Lesson £225
1-4 Two hour Throwing Lesson £240
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Practise Session 10:30 - 1pm £40
An UN-TUTORED session to practice your wheel-throwing. They will run during Throwing Clinics (& Tasters if space allows).
These sessions are for potters competent in wheel-throwing. Practise throwing or trimming on the wheel or glazing items that have been made and fired at the studio.
Please email or phone for Saturday availability if the dates below are booked.
Sat May 11th 2024
Sat Sep 21st 2024
(Possible spaces on: Sat Feb 24th , Sat May 11th & Sat Sep 21st 2024 - please email for availability).
200g fired clay is included. There will be a small charge for further work.
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KATE TOMS Needle felting Masterclass 10:30 - 4:30 £110
A wonderful day of needle felting with celebrated, mixed artist Kate Toms, creating a unique sitting dog. You will be taught the skills and be provided with all the materials to complete something magical to take home with you. Prepare to be enthralled by Kate's skill and gentle humour.
Sat May 25th 2024
Needle felting is a simple process – the fleece is shaped with the hand and ‘fixed’ in place using barbed needles. Working with wire and fleece, Kate will take you through the process of making a small sitting dog.
No experience is needed. Should you not complete the project on the day, you will leave with the wherewithal to complete the project at home.
Use of tools is included, and all materials will be provided, but if you wish to do so, you can bring a small piece of ribbon or fabric for your dog’s collar.
Refreshments provided and lunch is available locally.
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Porcelain Christmas Hanging Decorations Workshop
Porcelain Christmas Hanging Decoration Workshop 10:30 - 12:30 £65.00
Sat 9th Nov 2024
Tues 5th Nov 2024
Get into the Christmas Spirit and make some unique/personalised hanging decorations for yourself or as gifts in time to be fired before Christmas. Firing & clear glazing of a set of six decorations included. Tea & biscuits available.
All materials are provided though you are welcome to bring your own (Christmas pastry cutter) and an apron.
Please note if you have a gift voucher from us, please contact us directly to book.
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Christmas Botanical Prints with Allie Sylvester £65
To be scheduled.
A morning of leaf printing and painting with local artist Allie Sylvester, creating a unique set of Christmas cards / gift tags to take home.
Allie Sylvester is a mixed-media artist and printmaker based in Totnes, Devon. She originally trained in jewellery and metalwork before completing an MA in Fine Art Printmaking at Camberwell College of Art. Allie is a wonderful, experienced teacher and runs regular workshops.
Tea, coffee and treats provided.
All materials will be supplied but you may also wish to bring a notebook and your own apron/water bottle.
If we receive less than 4 weeks notice: we are unable to offer a refund or transfer as we have inadequate time to re-sell the place. A friend or family member is welcome to attend in your place. Please provide us with their name, dietary requirements and contact email address/phone number as soon as possible prior to the course date.