Great Pottery Lowdown!
Hello 2024!
I hope you’re well and that you enjoyed or at least survived the festive period.
Wishing you a Very Happy, Creative and Fulfilling 2024.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is thought of as a time of stillness with the potential for renewal. The break has done me ‘the world of good’ and I’m delighted to say that the majority of Classes and workshops are now available to book on the website for an exciting year ahead with further classes and evening sessions in the planning.
Try your hand at something new, give an experience gift (vouchers available) or use the studio facilities to develop your practice. It’s a calm and nurturing space to explore your creativity and everyone is welcome.
Are you being inspired by The Great Pottery Throwdown on Channel 4 at the moment? Potters are a supportive bunch - why not come and join us and find out how calming it can be to focus on something so absorbing.
There are plenty of Workshops to choose from with the addition of new Throwing Clinics and Practise Sessions. Our Amazing Masterclasses are booking up with our first one in March with Adrian Bates already almost full. Do take a look. They are an economical way of training with experts and networking with like-minded ceramicists in a beautiful, professional setting.
In other news:
I’ve managed a bit of a ‘coup’ that the super-talented Kate Toms has agreed to run a Needle Felted Sitting Dog Masterclass for us in May. It’s a unique opportunity to learn from an expert in creating incredible sculptures with completely disarming characters. Her workshops sell out very quickly so as an email subscriber, you’re ahead of the game. Take a look at her work - I love it! All abilities welcome.
The Electrician has been to look at the kiln, vent & extra heater installation and ‘fingers crossed’, I’ll be able to offer stoneware firings very soon. WATCH THIS SPACE!
I’ve cleaned out the sink trap in the studio (awful job) and I’m in the process of doing other little jobs to make the studio as lovely as I can for you.
Memberships will be opening up again very soon.
CURRENT SCHEDULE: BOOKING LINK
SPRING CLASSES
6 Week Class Starts Thursday 22nd Feb 1 0 am - 1pm (£198)
6 Week Throwing Class (Max 5 students) Starts Thursday 22nd Feb 2 - 5pm (£252)
SUMMER
12 Week Class Starts Thursday 18th April 10 am - 1pm (Not 30th May) £378 (3 x £126 installments possible)
12 Week Throwing Class (Max 5 students) Starts Thursday 18th April 2 - 5pm (Not 30th May) £486 (3 x £162 installments possible)
AUTUMN
12 Week Class Starts Thursday 5th September 10am - 1:00pm (Not 31st Oct) £378 (3 x £126 installments possible)
12 Week Throwing Class (Max 5 students) Starts Thursday 5th Sep 2 - 5pm (Not 31st Oct) £486 (3 x £162 installments possible)
WORKSHOPS
KATE TOMS – NEEDLE FELTING MASTERCLASS May 25th 10.30 – 4.30 (£110)
THROWING TASTER 10.30 - 1pm (£65.00)
· Sat 16th March
· Sat May 18th
· Sat Sep 14th
CLAY EXPERIENCE DAY 10:30 - 4:30 (£110.00)
· Sat Apr 13th
· Sat Jun 8th
· Sat Jun 29th
MEET & MAKE Sessions 10:30-12:30 (£40.00)
· Banter & Bowl / Plate Sat 9th Mar
· Cake & Cup / Mug Sat 15th Jun
· Tea & Tealight /Lantern Sat 6th Jul
THROWING CLINIC 10.30 - 1pm (Max 3) (£85)
· Sat Feb 24th
· Sat May 11th
· Sat Sep 21st
PRACTISE SESSION 10:30 - 1pm (£40.00)
· Sat Feb 24th
· Sat May 11th
· Sat Sep 21st
· (Possible spaces on: Sat Feb 24th , Sat May 11th & Sat Sep 21st - please email for availability).
CHRISTMAS DECORATION 10:30 - 12:30 (£65.00)
· Tues 5th Nov
· Sat 9th Nov
MASTERCLASSES 2024
ADRIAN BATES - Larger Sculptural Pieces 23rd-24th March
LINDA BLOOMFIELD - Special Effect Glazes 20th-21st April
KATE TOMS - Needle Felting Masterclass 25th May
JILLY RUSSELL - Throwing in Porcelain 22 -23rd June
JUSTINE ALLISON - Fine Porcelain Hand-Building 13th-14th
CHRIS KEENAN - Form Function and Family 10th-11th August
SABINE NEMET - Altered thrown Forms 30th Aug - 1st Sep
REV JANE SHEPPARD - Handbuilding Masterclass 28th – 29th Sep
BESPOKE SESSIONS:
Email hello@vessel-ceramics.co.uk to enquire about bespoke / family / group sessions.
MEMBERSHIPS:
Three or six monthly Tuesday or Friday Hub Membership gives full studio access, one designated day a week. £365/£690
Full Hub Membership gives full studio access within studio opening hours (closed Sun, Mon & Tues am). One, three, six and twelve month memberships available. £220 - £2380
Maker in Residence Membership £3,970 Annually
Email hello@vessel-ceramics.co.uk to enquire about availability.
With HUGE gratitude for your continued support.
Best wishes,