Figurative sculptures
Wednesday 2nd October - Friday 4th October 2024
SUMMARY
We are very lucky to have Jenny Chan with us for a three-day figurative sculpture workshop in October 2024. Jenny was born in Hong Kong but is now based in Warwickshire.
During this workshop students will learn to create a tabletop figure and a wall hanging mask.
THE COURSE IN DETAIL
Jenny will guide students in the creation of their own palm size wall mask and a half-body figure sculpture in this three-day course.
On day one students will learn to prepare clay slabs and will be shown various joining techniques. The form of the head and body of their tabletop figure will be created using templates from the clay slabs to create drape moulded forms. Creating the facial proportions and the process of sculpting a face will be broken down step by step. Students will then start to sculpt the faces for both the mask and the table piece on the first day.
On day two students will continue to sculpt the faces of both their mask and tabletop figure. Students will then add a backing to their mask and will assemble their head to the body of their tabletop piece.
Students will be shown a variety of techniques to create their own unique design - creating textures, clay knitting, creating shapes from cutters and moulds, adding various attachments etc.
On day three students finish their pieces, refining the shapes, smoothing the surface and then decorating with coloured slips and underglazes. Jenny will help students to bring their sculptures to life at every step throughout the process.
The course is aimed at any level of ceramics or sculpting ability; some knowledge of ceramics would be helpful but not essential.
Please note, there will be a small additional firing charge for final pieces. Please see our Student Contract (below) for details.
About Jenny
Jenny Chan is a celebrated artist who has exhibited widely. Jenny spent two years in residence with Yorkshire Artspace where she gained the confidence to set up on her own. She now enjoys some teaching as well as her own studio practice.
With meticulous and reflective craftsmanship Jenny creates unique figurative sculptures each with their own story. She finds inspiration from the integrity and honesty within people, the vitality, healing and peace. Her work is intriguingly detailed, undeniably touched by her Chinese origins. The power of her art is experienced in her reflective and expressive sculptures.
Jenny’s female figurative sculptures celebrate women. Her work often has an oriental cultural reference, personal philosophies, and expressions of topical time. Each piece is uniquely hand crafted with coloured slips and oxides.
THE SCHEDULE
DAY 1 - Arrive 9am Wednesday 2nd October 2024
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 3rd October
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 Friday 4th October
On the final day the session will start at 9:30am 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 three-day course is £600. 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 Guest Potter Course, please 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 2nd October - Friday 4th October 2024
Duration: Three-day workshop
Venue: The Ceramic Studio (Brenchley)
Class Size: Maximum 10 students
Level: Some knowledge of ceramics would be helpful, but is not essential.
Clay type: Stoneware
Cost: £600 (pay in full or in instalments)
