Slab Building & Surface Mark Making
Tuesday 7th - Friday 10th May 2024
Summary
We are very excited to have Craig Underhill return to the studio to deliver his popular and unique workshop in May 2024. This course will focus on techniques for making clay slabs, constructing 3D forms from slabs and then incorporating mark making and surface texture to enhance the forms.
the course in detail
Craig will be demonstrating some of the ways in which he works to design, conceive and create his pieces and will show students a variety of different techniques to achieve a range of results. Craig will share the slab building techniques that he uses as well as a range of surface marking techniques that can be used to produce painterly surfaces. This includes using engobe, slip, impressing, grog and sand, monoprint and stenciling.
Students will be shown how to cut, reassemble and rejoin in order to produce unique finished pieces using a variety of colours and marks.
There will be opportunities for students to discuss their work on a one-to-one basis as well as part of the wider group.
A firing of the test pieces made on day one is planned and we will encourage students to keep, and finish, a few carefully selected final pieces. These will be fired and be ready for collection a few weeks later.
Each student will have their own dedicated workspace 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 Craig
Craig was born in Glasgow, he graduated with a Higher National Diploma in Ceramics at Harrow College, then achieved a BA(Hons) Fine Art specialising in ceramics at Portsmouth Polytechnic. He has taught extensively and became a selected member of the Craft Potters Association in 2005. Craig’s work is influenced by his surroundings, places and landscapes. He now lives and works in West Cornwall.
THE SCHEDULE
DAY 1 - Arrive 9am Tuesday 7th 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 Wednesday 8th 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.
DAY 3 - Arrive 9:30am Thursday 9th May
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 Friday 10th May
On the final day the session will start at 09:30 and will finish at 4pm.
A two course lunch is provided every day. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
PAYMENT
This cost for this four-day course is £800. 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: Tuesday 7th - Friday 10th May 2024
Duration: Four-day workshop
Venue: The Ceramic Studio (Brenchley)
Class Size: Maximum 10 students
Level: Some knowledge of slab building would be desirable, but is not essential.
Clay type: Stoneware
Cost: £800 (pay in full or in instalments)
