Weekend Ceramic Workshops
Hi… I'm John Dunn. Thank you for your enquiry re a high stimulus weekend course in ceramic techniques.
You will be taught by professional ceramicists who have lived by their expertise for many years and who have a national / international reputation.( syllabus )
The studio is a large fully professional glass and ceramics studio beautifully situated on Brighton Beach, away from the traffic… you will need to like the sound of seagulls…
Syllabus
The following will be covered and may be fine tuned to meet the needs of the students.
- Various wedging techniques
- Sheet clay preparation
- Slab rollers discussed
- Throwing and turning techniques
- Choosing suitable clays
- "Pulled" handles
- Slips & slip trailing
- Hand building
- Terra Sigillita slips & burnishing
- Plaster mold making… 1 & 2 part molds
- Earthenware glazing
- Raku glazing & demonstration
- Kiln firing schedules
- Choosing compressors
- Product & ideas development
- Choosing kilns
- Kiln glass
- Marketing
Application
The course fee is £155. The deposit is £55. The balance is payable on the course.
Accommodation is not included but I am able to advise ' Best Value' when I know your needs. ( short list of recommended accommodation. )
Download the "print and post" booking form here.
or
/ telephone me ... with questions no doubt... and I will send you a booking form.
Class sizes are usually limited to 6 people so that we are able to give you personal tuition and meet your needs. Classes usually 'gel' in the first ten minutes… you should find yourself amongst friends.
Feel free to phone me with any further questions
01273 725013… or 01273 602299.
Course dates;
Please contact me directly for next course dates.
The studio is located at beach level mid point between the Palace pier & West pier. (map)
"print and post" booking form.
Best Wishes
John