Throwing with Porcelain
Monday 10th June - Friday 14th June 2024
summary
We are extremely lucky to have Adam Frew return to The Ceramic Studio in June 2024 to deliver his ‘Throwing with Porcelain’ course. This course will focus on throwing a variety of porcelain pieces in various shapes and sizes, then learning to glaze in Adam’s signature style using sharp lines, crayon scribbles, brush marks and sponged back sections.
THE COURSE in detail
This workshop will focus on using the wheel to create a variety of thrown porcelain vessels. There will be regular demonstrations throughout the week and Adam will give all students one-to-one guidance.
Students will gain confidence in using porcelain and improve their throwing technique, learning to create ambitious pieces. There will be flexibility in the teaching allowing students to request specific demonstrations or help with a particular project or technique.
Adam will demonstrate his various decoration techniques, showing students how to create energy in their mark making, and students will be encouraged to be experimental in their approach.
This is an intensive making and refining course and there will be no specific kiln firing during the week, however, we will encourage students to keep, and finish, a few carefully selected pieces. Each student will have their own wheel and will receive plenty of individual attention.
Please note, there will be a small additional firing charge for final pieces. Please see our Student Contract (below) for details.
ABOUT ADAM
Adam is a potter based in Northern Ireland who works in porcelain, creating thrown functional and large one-off pots. During his studies at Belfast Art College, Adam spent time at the historic Winchcombe Pottery and in Finland with Judy Makela. Upon graduating in 2004, he undertook a two year apprenticeship with Lisa Hammond where he gained the confidence to set up on his own. He lives in Aghadowey in Co. Derry with his family and works and teaches there from his own purpose-built studio.
THE SCHEDULE
DAY 1 - Arrive 9am Monday 10th June
Welcome Breakfast (from 9am - 10am). The session will start at 10am and will finish at 5pm. Students may continue to use the facilities until 7pm.
DAY 2 - Arrive 9:30am Tuesday 11th June
On the second day the session will start at 9:30am and will finish at 5pm. Students may continue to use the facilities until 7pm.
DAY 3 - Arrive 9:30am Wednesday 12th June
On the third day the session will start at 9:30am and will finish at 5pm. Students may continue to use the facilities until 7pm.
DAY 4 - Arrive 9:30am Thursday 13th June
On the fourth day the session will start at 9:30am and will finish at 5pm. Students may continue to use the facilities until 7pm.
DAY 5 - Arrive 9:30am Friday 14th June
On the final day the session will start at 09:30 and will finish at 4pm.
A two course lunch is provided everyday. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
payment
This cost for this five-day course is £1,100. This cost includes all necessary materials, tools, refreshments and a superb two-course lunch every day. Also included is a Welcome Breakfast which will be provided on the first day of the course.
You can pay in full or pay a deposit by clicking on the ‘Book Now’ button above. If you choose to pay a deposit we will contact you to arrange paying the remainder of your balance in instalments.
Before you book a course, please make sure you read our terms and conditions page here.
Please also read our Student Contract here.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
The Ceramic Studio is located on a beautiful orchard in Brenchley, and there are lots of lovely surrounding towns and villages offering numerous places to stay.
We are happy to arrange transits to and from your accommodation to the studio for the duration of your course. Please get in touch to arrange this. Please email the office team at info@theceramicstudio.co.uk. To see examples of local accommodation, click here.
Date: Monday 10th June - Friday 14th June 2024
Duration: Five-day workshop
Venue: The Ceramic Studio (Brenchley)
Class Size: Maximum 10 students
Level: The workshop is aimed at students who have experienced using the wheel and are able to centre and pull the clay walls up. Ideally students will be familiar with terminology but not necessarily have thrown more than 700g of clay.
Clay type: Porcelain
Cost: £1,100 (pay in full or in instalments)
