Wednesday, September 17

Pottery: Hand-building for beginners & improvers with Annie Lyle

Learn the basics of pottery or continue to develop your knowledge of hand-building techniques.

By Phoenix Art Space

Date and time

Location

Phoenix Art Space

10-14 Waterloo Place Brighton BN2 9NB United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 14 days before event.

About this event

Event lasts 35 days 3 hours

During this course you will be introduced to hand-building methods and techniques in ceramics. The tutor will give demonstrations and guide you through different methods including pinch pots, slab and coiling. You will have the opportunity to explore and practice the techniques and experiment with different tools.

You will gain confidence with working in clay and be able to make your own work comfortably after finishing the six weeks. At the final session you will be able to finish each piece by experimenting with glaze. It is important to understand that this is not a technical course about making perfect pieces of pottery (although that’s great too), instead you will be encouraged to experiment, be creative and make something that’s unique to you.

The classes will be calm and therapeutic, with a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.

The course is suitable for beginners who want to learn the basics of pottery as well as improvers who would like to refresh their knowledge with some support. *If you have already completed the introductory course with Annie she will help you to further your learning and build on your skills.

All tools and materials will be provided but please bring an apron or clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. You are welcome to bring your own moulds and tools if you have them. Clay will be limited to a specific amount per person and there will be a set number of kiln firings per six week course. A small selection of glazes will be provided by the tutor and students cannot bring their own. Please note: your work will be fired after the course finishes and will be available for you to come and collect at a later date.

Costs: £180

Times: 18.00 - 21.00

Days: 6 Wednesday evenings

Dates: 17 September - 22 October

Location: White Room

Maximum: 10

Annie Lyle is a ceramic artist living and working in Brighton. After studying mixed media fine art for six years, Annie found clay working as an artist’s assistant in London. She has since been making sculptural and functional objects for galleries and is dedicated to sharing the joy she feels in making them. Annie believes that everyone is an artist and with kindness and encouragement, people can open up and explore their creative side. She is on a mission to help as many people as she can practice self-love and mindfulness through art.

Instagram @ula.ceramics

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About the courses at Phoenix Art Space

Phoenix Art Space's courses provide a mix of high quality workshops aimed at practicing, and aspiring artists and art lovers. They are suitable for anyone (including beginners unless otherwise stated) who wants to learn new skills from professional artists and would like to meet likeminded people in a supportive and creative environment. We normally provide all the basic materials unless stated in the course descriptions. You need to sign up in advance as some popular courses fill up very quickly.

All courses are aimed at adults (over 18) unless otherwise stated. Course fees are kept as low as possible to encourage everyone to participate in the arts, including those on low incomes but not eligible for benefits, such as many artists. Therefore we do not offer separate concessionary rates for members of the public. We are unable to offer discounted rates for other reasons, for instance if you are unable to attend all the sessions, unless the course has already started and has unfilled spaces.

We accept payments online by credit or debit card and PayPal. Offline payment options are only available when booking a ticket in person at the Phoenix Art Space front desk during gallery opening hours.

We regret we are unable to provide car or bicycle parking facilities (except for students with disabilities).

If you have any additional needs please let us know and we will endeavour to accommodate them. We have disabled access on the ground floor where the courses are held, including a ramp and toilet facilities. Please email chloe@phoenixbrighton.org for information.

Booking Terms and Conditions:

Refunds require 2 weeks notice prior to the start of the course and will involve the deduction of our costs such as transaction fees or bank charges. If less than less than 2 weeks notice is given prior to the course start date we regret that refunds or transfers to other courses are NOT possible.

Courses are aimed at over 18s.

If a course is cancelled we will endeavour to give as much notice as possible by sending participants an email. It is rare for us to cancel courses but it occasionally happens due to events beyond our control, in that case we refund the payment in full.

Please ensure you check your email before a class starts as we or the tutor may be in touch with instructions/advice.

Phoenix Arts Association Ltd is a charitable (not-for-profit) arts organisation based in central Brighton.

Phoenix Art Space10–14 Waterloo PlaceBrighton BN2 9NBEast SussexUK

Telephone+44 (0)1273 603700https://www.phoenixbrighton.org/

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£180

Sep 17 · 6:00 PM GMT+1