throwing bigger

Monday 24th - Friday 28th June 2024

SUMMARY

This course will focus on throwing large in stoneware. The aim of this course is to give students the confidence and skills to throw larger pieces of work and throughout the five-day workshop you will learn several techniques on how to do this.

THE COURSE IN DETAIL

We are very lucky to have Tanya Gomez with us for a five-day workshop in June 2024. Tanya is a celebrated ceramicist renown for her porcelain vessels in her signature lustrous colours.

Tanya will give demonstrations throughout the course. Time will be spent throwing several pieces from 2kg - 3kg of clay to construct tall structures. Students will experience the methods of throwing, slapping the clay out and then throwing the clay walls up, as well as making slips and assembling the thrown pieces together. This will then be expanded with 4kg – 5kg of clay which will be hammered out and thrown.

Students will learn about the consistency of clay and when to assemble. There will be several different techniques of making larger pieces, from coiling, slabbing and additional pieces.

There will be demonstrations on various surface textures with colour slip and decorations. These skills can be practiced on pieces that have been made. Students will also learn about how to glaze a large vessel by pouring and the discussion of spraying work. This will include how to check thickness and consistency of the glaze.

Each student will have their own wheel 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 Tanya

With an MA in Ceramics from the Royal College of Art, Tanya’s process is practice led. Developed from traditional methods and disciplines Tanya has honed her skills over the last 15 years and uses dynamic throwing, cutting and assembling techniques to create large cylindrical shapes. Impactful both individually and as a group, her vessels create expressive, vivid landscapes and fluid, architectural forms.

THE SCHEDULE

DAY 1 - Arrive 9am Monday 24th June
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 25th June
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 26th June
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 27th June
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 28th  June
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 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 24th - Friday 28th June 2024

Duration: Five-day workshop

Venue: The Ceramic Studio (Brenchley)

Class Size: Maximum 10 students

Level: The workshop is aimed at students who have experienced using the wheel and are able to centre and pull the clay walls up. Ideally students will be familiar with terminology but not necessarily have thrown more than 700g of clay.

Clay type: Stoneware

Cost: £1,000 (pay in full or in instalments)