Introduction to Raku
This workshop will be run by Andy Mason, a potter with over 30 years of ceramics experience. In this workshop, he combines his techniques with the great tradition of Raku, sharing his enthusiasm for this fascinating activity ~ a blend of art, alchemy, and surprise! You will be guided and encouraged through creative glazing methods [...]
Home Technician Workshop – Darren Ellis
Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th March This intensive 2-day course will cover: Workshop Health & Safety. Clay handling - reclaiming, wedging, blending. Glaze technology – mixing, application, storing. Kiln packing. Gas and electric firing. Clay College is a not-for-profit organisation so all the proceeds from our masterclasses support the work we do. Please note: There [...]
Throwing Taster Day – Sat 23rd March
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at making a pot on the wheel? Now is your chance! This taster session is aimed at people with very limited or no experience of throwing who wish to have a go. During the taster session, you will try out the basic skills and techniques needed to [...]
Throwing Shape and Form with Brian Dickenson
Clay College Stoke is so pleased to be able to offer a 2-Day Hands-on masterclass from the 13th to the 14th of April. A perfect opportunity to build upon your core skills from throwing cylinders, bowls and flatware to adding shape and form to your throwing. The class will be led by Brian Dickenson, an [...]
Handles and Lugs Masterclass with Kevin Millward
Clay College Stoke is so pleased to be able to offer a Day Masterclass focussing on perfecting Handles and Lugs guided by our course director Kevin Millward. The class will begin with Kevin's years of expertise in throwing shapes and adding handles and lugs to suit the specific forms. Participants will be guided on how [...]
Throwing Taster Day – 18th May
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at making a pot on the wheel? Now is your chance! This taster session is aimed at people with very limited or no experience of throwing who wish to have a go. During the taster session, you will try out the basic skills and techniques needed to [...]
Taster Session – 22nd June
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at making a pot on the wheel? Now is your chance! This taster session is aimed at people with very limited or no experience of throwing who wish to have a go. During the taster session, you will try out the basic skills and techniques needed to [...]
Soda Firing 4-Day Masterclass
During this course, you will learn to glaze, pack, fire and build with the guidance of Brian Dickenson. Day timings 10 am - 4 pm. Firing Day will start at 8 am. Day 1: Slip/Glaze and pack our on-site brick kiln. Day 2: Fire kiln - Stage-by-stage instructions and keeping kiln logs. Day 3: Kiln [...]