Tuesday 17th May
10am–4pm
Course 2
Wednesday 1st June
10am–4pm
Includes a 30 minute lunch break
£70
Gift vouchers available
Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions below carefully before booking.
Download our Ceramic Studio Handbook for further details on our studio terms of use.
Who is this class suitable for?
Ages 16+, all levels of experience
What will be covered in the class?
Slip casting is the technique used in the ceramic industry to create multiple identical pieces which can then be decorated. In this day workshop, you will learn how to turn clay into casting slip; before using this slip to cast ceramic items and learning techniques to decorate and personalise your creations. Choose from range of plaster moulds available in our ceramics studio, including mugs, bowls, egg cups and more specialist ornamental items.
What will students leave the class with?
Students will leave with 2-3 decorated slip cast pieces. The items will be glazed and fired for you to collect at a later date.
What will I need to bring?
All materials and tools are included. You may wish to bring a sketchbook to draw designs and make notes. Aprons or coveralls should be worn at all times, along with hair-ties and closed-toe shoes.
Location
Ceramics Studio (Ground floor with raised tables, narrow doorways)
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In an effort to make our site more environmentally friendly, we ask that students respect our wishes to reduce the amount of uncollected / unwanted work at the end of term.
Tutor
Sarah Dewhurst is a freelance, maker, crafter and ceramicist. @sjdewhurst