Bookings Go Live 18th November 2019

Bookings Close 27th April 2020

The Magic of Handbuilding - explores handbuilding techniques which can be developed further to create pieces suitable for Obvara firings (please see details below). Covering a range of different approaches to making which incorporate texture into the making process as well as being applied to the surface after the piece is built.

What You'll Learn...

• We will learn a range of handbuilding techniques, including Kurinuki (a Japanese term relating to a particular hand-forming process), to create pots which have a textured surface. Textured surfaces are especially interesting as they are enhanced by the effects of the Obvara firing.

• We will be using carved stamps to create pattern in the surface of the clay before we explore different ways of stretching the clay to form the piece.

• We will explore making personal stamps for pattern and texture making.

• We will experiment with using found materials for pattern and texture making, using objects from the natural world alongside vintage textiles.

• We will try our hand at surface treatments such as water etching, carving & fluting.

• We will make a series of pieces, which will be suitable for the Obvara firing in July.

And of course plenty of tea and cake and a delicious organic lunch both days – All materials provided

Cancellations and Transfer

By booking you are confirming that you understand and agree to our policy.

Transfers by the client more than 4 weeks before an event incur a £10 admin charge

Transfers by the client less than 4 weeks before an event incur a 50% charge. Transfers can only be made once and must be within a 12-month period.

Cancellations by the client more than 4 weeks before an event – Your booking fee will be returned minus an admin charge of £30.

Cancellations by the client less than 4 weeks before an event – Full course fee is payable

In the unlikely event that a course has to be cancelled, all fees are returnable. Booking priority will be given to rescheduling the event.

If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.