Earthenware Throwing and Slip Decoration
Monday 22nd - Friday 26th July 2024
Summary
We are very excited to have Richard Phethean come to the studio in July 2024 to deliver his ‘Earthenware Throwing and Slipware Decoration’ workshop. This will be a thorough and colourful five day introduction to terracotta pottery making combining throwing, slab-building, extruding and tile making with surface decoration using coloured clay slips.
The course in detail
This course will provide a disciplined and creative environment where students will learn solid, practical skills and improve the quality and aesthetic integrity of their finished thrown work. Students will also receive a thorough guide to decorating using slipware techniques.
Students will look at the history and contemporary practice of slipware pottery making, learn to mix and test their own colours, experiment with traditional tools and techniques, study contemporary uses of resist, transfer and layering, and develop personal decorative themes.
Novices will receive a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles and techniques of throwing and others a thorough review of their existing skills before progressing on to new challenges.
Each student will have their own wheel and will receive plenty of individual attention, but will be encouraged to pursue their own agenda.
Please note, there will be a small additional firing charge for final pieces. Please see our Student Contract (below) for details.
About Richard
Richard makes thrown, altered and assembled vessels with brushed slips and resist techniques. His current work combines references to ancient pottery, European slipware traditions and early twentieth century abstract painting. He is a long-established professional potter who is exhibited widely in the UK and Europe. He is a Fellow of, and recently retired as, Chair of the Craft Potters Association.
THE SCHEDULE
DAY 1 - Arrive 9am Monday 22nd July
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 23rd July
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 24th July
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 25th July
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 26th July
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.
Cost
This cost for this five-day course is £1,000. This cost includes all necessary materials, tools, refreshments, a 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: Monday 22nd - Friday 26th July 2024
Duration: Five-day workshop
Venue: The Ceramic Studio (Brenchley)
Class Size: Maximum 10 students
Level: Suitable for complete novices and anyone who wants to improve their throwing skills, as well as those who are interested in surface decoration using slips.
Clay Type: Earthenware
Cost: £1,000 (pay in full or in instalments)
