Join celebrated ceramic artist Jo Taylor for a day-long workshop exploring sculptural vessel-making inspired by the elegance of Wedgwood and the decorative arts of the Rococo period. Taylor draws from sources such as ornate plasterwork, wrought iron, carved stone, and museum ceramics to create richly detailed, architectural forms.
This workshop is suitable for all levels and focuses on assembling pre-made components and decorative sprigging techniques.
Workshop Overview
Assemble your own sculptural vessel using leather-hard components provided
Learn how to add surface detail using hand-formed elements and sprig moulds
Work with blue clay for the main body and white sprigs—a nod to classic Wedgwood jasperware
Workshop timetable:
10.00am Welcome, outline course. Jo introduces her practice with handling session, time for Q&A.
10.30am Demonstration of making sprigs on former & in moulds
10.45am Students make sprigs until lunchtime
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Demonstration of joining vessels together, then adding feet/ handles and sprigs
1.45pm Students complete vessel
3.45pm tidy up
4pm Finish
🗓 Workshop Date:
•Wednesday 19th November
10am - 4pm