Hand Building with Porcelain
Monday 20th - Tuesday 21st May 2024
Summary
We are very excited to have Justine Allison return to the studio in May 2024 to deliver her popular ‘Hand Building with Porcelain’ course. Students will learn how to build fine porcelain pieces using Justine’s delicate techniques.
The course in detail
This course will focus on techniques for making clay slabs, then joining these slabs to become vessels. Justine will show students some of the ways in which she works and will demonstrate a variety of different techniques students can use to achieve a range of results.
Students will explore methods to add pattern and texture to their work and Justine will explain the role of underglazes and simple clear glazing in her work.
There will be no specific kiln firing during the week, however, we will encourage students to keep, and finish, a few carefully selected pieces. These will be fired and be ready for collection a few weeks later (there will be a small additional firing charge).
Each student will have their own dedicated workspace and will receive plenty of individual attention. There will be opportunities for students to discuss their work with their fellow students and on a one-to-one basis with Justine.
Please note, there will be a small additional firing charge for final pieces. Please see our Student Contract (below) for details.
About Justine
Justine has primarily hand-built with porcelain since leaving Camberwell School of Art in 1998. Her work explores the simplicity and beauty of clay as well as incorporating pattern, texture and glaze to create unique variations. Justine grew up in London and re-located to rural Wales in 2003 where she now lives and works.
THE SCHEDULE
DAY 1 - Arrive 9am Monday 20th 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 Tuesday 21st 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: Monday 20th - Tuesday 21st May 2024
Duration: Two-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: Porcelain
Cost: £500 (pay in full)
