production pottery
Monday 27th May - Friday 31st May 2024
(Please note, Monday 27th May is a bank holiday but the studio will remain open for this course)
SUMMARY
We are very lucky to have Robert Goldsmith from Selborne Pottery with us for this five-day workshop in May 2024. This workshop will focus on production pottery and throwing repeat forms to a consistent standard.
THE COURSE IN DETAIL
Within this intensive five-day workshop students will learn to throw a variety of vessels repeatedly to achieve a consistent form. Robert will give demonstrations throughout the workshop as well as guiding and assisting students individually.
Robert will teach students to spiral wedge their clay as well as giving an understanding of weights and measurements of clay in relation to vessel size. Students will practise repeat throwing vessels to specific measurements maintaining quality and consistency. Robert will also advise students on preparing an efficient workspace to achieve effective production pottery.
Throughout the five-days students will learn to efficiently throw bowls in a range of sizes, mugs, vases, salt pots, lidded pots, teapots, serving dishes, large jugs and lamp bases. Robert will also teach students to make and attach handles to the mugs, jugs and teapots.
By the end of the course, students will have learnt techniques to improve the efficiency and consistency of their throwing, and will be able to accurately produce a number of the same size and weight vessels.
Please note, there will be a small additional firing charge for final pieces. Please see our Student Contract (below) for details.
About Robert
Robert graduated from West Surrey College of Art & Design in Farnham in 1984. He established Selborne Pottery over 35 years ago in the beautiful and historic Hampshire village. Each piece of his stoneware collection is hand thrown and decorated. Rich blues and deep red glazes decorate the pots. The lustre range adds a luxurious opulence not normally found on studio pottery.
THE SCHEDULE
DAY 1 - Arrive 9am Monday 27th 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 28th 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 Wednesday 29th 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 Wednesday 30th May
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 31st May
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.
PAYMENT
This cost for this five-day course is £1,000. 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 27th May - Friday 31st May 2024
(Please note, Monday 27th May is a bank holiday but the studio will remain open for this course)
Duration: Five-day workshop
Venue: The Ceramic Studio (Brenchley)
Class Size: Maximum 10 students
Level: This course is suitable for those with some throwing experience.
Clay type: Stoneware
Cost: £1,000 (pay in full)
