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October 2020
This 4 day intensive throwing course is suitable for a range of learners; including beginners and improvers, enabling you to develop greater consistency or working towards throwing bigger and taller pots. There will be a range of demonstrations as well as plenty of opportunities to practice throwing and help you develop your technique with the…
Find out moreJuly 2021
Improvers Throwing Masterclass with Brian Dickenson
Clay College Stoke is very pleased to be able to offer a weekend Pottery Improvers Throwing course. The course runs over the weekend of Saturday 24th July and Sunday 25th July. There will be a range of demonstrations as well as plenty of opportunities to practice throwing and to develop your technique. The weekend is…
Find out more »August 2021
Raku Masterclass Masterclass with Andy Mason- Monday/Saturday
Experience the art of Raku! Andy Mason will be bringing his practical experience and knowledge of Raku to Clay College Stoke and providing inspiration for you to create your own group of pots in this 3 part Raku Masterclass. Andy Mason, a potter with over 30 years of expertise, combines his individual techniques with the…
Find out more »January 2022
Give throwing a go! 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 centre and throw basic forms. There will be a range of demonstrations followed by sessions…
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During this 2-day workshop, you will be taught the following techniques: Choosing the appropriate glaze for the clay and type of firing (electric or reduction gas kiln). Planning how to glaze a piece of work. Pouring and dipping. Use of glazing tongs. Wax resist, layering and double-dipping. Spraying. Touching up finger marks and preparing for…
Find out moreFebruary 2022
This 10-day (Mon-Fri) intensive throwing course is suitable for a range of learners; including improvers to those that are proficient in throwing. This course will enable you to develop greater consistency or to work towards throwing bigger and taller pots. There will be a range of demonstrations as well as plenty of opportunities to practice…
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There will be a range of demonstrations as well as plenty of opportunities to practice throwing and to develop your technique. The weekend is suitable for those who have experience of throwing, are able to centre clay, and are confident in throwing a 10cm cylinder, but who want to develop greater consistency in their throwing…
Find out moreMarch 2022
Over the 3 days, this course will cover: H&S: Coshh. Dust - wet cleaning, Vacuum cleaner options. Materials storage. Toxic materials. Kiln positioning and safety. Workshop layout. Risk assessments. Clay: How to reclaim clay: How to make a plaster batt for reclaim. Blending clays. Wedging. Pugmills - safe use and maintenance. Casting slips. Raw materials…
Find out moreGive throwing a go! 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 centre and throw basic forms. There will be a range of demonstrations followed by sessions…
Find out moreGive throwing a go! 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 centre and throw basic forms. There will be a range of demonstrations followed by sessions…
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Explanations, demonstration of, and formulations of stoneware glazes. During this 2 day course, we will cover: - How raw materials can be blended to form a range of glazes with varying surface qualities. Identifying materials and their contribution to glaze melt. The glaze properties of other raw materials. -oxidised and reduction glazes. -General formulation of…
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Over the course, with the guidance of Kevin Millward and Ben Brierley, you will learn to build, pack and fire a dry-laid, self-supporting kiln. This course will cover: Information on different types and grades of brick- advantages, and disadvantages. Fuel and kiln design options. Methods of construction. Calculating, Cutting, and constructing arches. Building a dry…
Find out moreApril 2022
This workshop will be run by Andy Mason, a potter with over 30 years of ceramics experience. In this workshop he combines his individual 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…
Find out moreThis workshop will be run by Andy Mason, a potter with over 30 years of ceramics experience. In this workshop he combines his individual 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…
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There will be a range of demonstrations as well as plenty of opportunities to practice throwing and to develop your technique. This course is suitable for those who have experience of throwing, but who want to develop greater consistency in their throwing and learn to throw bigger and taller pots. The course will cover: Clay…
Find out moreExplanations, demonstration of, and formulations of stoneware glazes. During this 2 day course, we will cover: - How raw materials can be blended to form a range of glazes with varying surface qualities. Identifying materials and their contribution to glaze melt. The glaze properties of other raw materials. -oxidised and reduction glazes. -General formulation of…
Find out moreMay 2022
During this course, with the guidance of Kevin Millward and Ben Brierley, you will learn to build, pack and fire a dry-laid, self-supporting kiln. This course will cover: Information on different types and grades of brick- advantages, and disadvantages. Fuel and kiln design options. Methods of construction. Calculating, Cutting, and constructing arches. Building a dry-laid…
Find out moreDuring this course, with the guidance of Kevin Millward and Ben Brierley, you will learn to build, pack and fire a dry-laid, self-supporting kiln. This course will cover: Information on different types and grades of brick- advantages, and disadvantages. Fuel and kiln design options. Methods of construction. Calculating, Cutting, and constructing arches. Building a dry-laid…
Find out moreGive throwing a go! 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 centre and throw basic forms. There will be a range of demonstrations followed by sessions…
Find out moreGive throwing a go! 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 centre and throw basic forms. There will be a range of demonstrations followed by sessions…
Find out moreJune 2022
During this course, with the guidance of Kevin Millward and Ben Brierley, you will learn to build, pack and fire a dry-laid, self-supporting kiln. This course will cover: Information on different types and grades of brick- advantages, and disadvantages. Fuel and kiln design options. Methods of construction. Calculating, Cutting, and constructing arches. Building a dry-laid…
Find out moreExplanations, demonstration of, and formulations of stoneware glazes. During this 2 day course, we will cover: – How raw materials can be blended to form a range of glazes with varying surface qualities. Identifying materials and their contribution to glaze melt. The glaze properties of other raw materials. -oxidised and reduction glazes. -General formulation of transparent…
Find out moreGive throwing a go! 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 centre and throw basic forms. There will be a range of demonstrations followed by sessions…
Find out moreGive throwing a go! 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 centre and throw basic forms. There will be a range of demonstrations followed by sessions…
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These include Internationally renowned potters, such as Clive Bowen, Akiko Hirai, Walter Keeler and Ken Matsuzaki, to showcase their considerable talents and pass on their skills and techniques.Each Masterclass is held over a weekend or holiday weekday and offers illustrated talks, demonstrations and the opportunity for practical sessions led by the artist.
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