Hello,
My name is Helen McCormick and I'm a local ceramic artist and teacher. I've been creating objects from clay for the past 28 years, and I still absolutely love the process. I am passionate about teaching and have created this workshop to share my skills, knowledge and experience with anyone who would like to have a go for the first time or to develop their skills further.
This workshop is designed to be a relaxed, friendly space where you can meet new people and have the opportunity to create, learn and have fun. In the morning, you will learn how to design and hand build your Christmas green man sculpture from clay using traditional slab-building techniques. In the afternoon, we'll guide you through adding vibrant color and carving intricate patterns into the leaves, bringing your creation to life.
All materials and equipment will be provided. Tea and Coffee will be available throughout the day. The only thing you need to bring is a packed lunch and an apron or wear old clothes. I would advise to trim any long nails, as the clay is very soft to model.
There is FREE parking at the Walronds. Their carpark is located at the back of the building. To access the carpark you will need to turn up Tiverton Road off the High Street, and then turn left just before the fire station onto Shortlands Lane. It is a narrow lane and easily missed. Drive a few yards up the lane and you will see the sign for the carpark on the left. Turn left and follow the drive through the gate ahead. Here is a link to Google Maps which should take you right to the carpark entrance. https://goo.gl/maps/JKfioUFi3FCSnCHJ9
After the workshop, I will carefully take your sculpture home and fire them in my kiln. Your beautiful creations will be ready for collection 6 weeks after the workshop finishes from the Walronds. I will let you know the time and date.
I am happy to store your work up to 6 months after the workshop, after which time it will be donated to charity.
Please follow me on Instagram and Facebook to see photographs of work made in my previous workshops. Search for Helen McCormick Ceramics
