advanced throwing and form
Wednesday 22nd May - Thursday 23rd May 2024
SUMMARY
This is an intensive two-day advanced throwing course, focusing on shape and form. This course is aimed at those who are already able to throw on a pottery wheel to a good level and wish to improve their technique and further their ability to shape and form the clay.
THE COURSE IN DETAIL
We are very lucky to have Andrew Tremain join us from Australia to deliver this advanced throwing workshop. Within this workshop Andrew will guide students in throwing large vessels, concentrating on form with emphasis on the shoulder and neck of the pieces.
Andrew will focus on proportions and placement of the shoulder, belly, base and neck of each piece.
Students will then learn how to trim long, thin and fluted necks, changing the angle around the shoulders.
Andrew will give multiple demonstrations throughout the workshop and students will receive plenty of individual attention.
Please note, this is not a crystalline glazing workshop. Students will be able to glaze their pieces at a later date using the glazes available at The Ceramic Studio, but the crystalline glazes used on Andrew’s own pieces will not be available.
Please also note, there will be a small additional firing charge for final pieces. Please see our Student Contract (below) for details.
About andrew
Andrew Tremain is a ceramic artist who was born in England, emigrating to Australia in 2005. Andrew now lives in Western Australia where he makes crystalline glazed ceramics from fine white porcelain clay.
The inspiration for his forms comes when he is throwing the clay on the wheel, focusing on creating curved forms that enhance the crystals that form in his glazes. His crystalline glazes have a high glass-like shine that captures the light and makes the crystal formations pop out from the surface that result in subtle depths of surface. Andrew’s pieces create a horizon of heights, shapes and colour variations that are a pleasure to live with.
THE SCHEDULE
DAY 1 - Arrive 9am Wednesday 22nd May
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 Thursday 23rd May
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.
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 two-day course is £500. This cost includes all necessary materials, tools, refreshments, a superb two-course lunch every day and a Welcome Breakfast on the first day.
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: Wednesday 22nd May - Thursday 23rd May 2024
Duration: Two-day workshop
Venue: The Ceramic Studio (Brenchley)
Class Size: Maximum 10 students
Level: Suitable for those with experience in throwing
Clay type: Stoneware
Cost: £500 (pay in full)
