June News 2023
Last minute workshop availability for this Saturday - come and make a mug & bring a friend. Book here
Join me at Bovey Tracey Craft Festival on Sunday 11th June from 10:00 - 5:00 pm
I’ll be doing some throwing demonstrations in the Green Maker section of the MAKE SW tent. Do come and say hello.
Friday 9th - 11th June
Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AL
I’ve just finished an incredible wood-firing course with Nic Collins and Sabine Nemet.
We unpacked the soda kiln on Sunday (with some amazing results). It reached over 1300 degrees C and you can see that the white porcelain bowl (NW of Simon’s cap) has started to flare at the rim.
Wood-firing produces untamed glazes with life and energy. You have to give up on control and trust the alchemy and process. Some of my pots were disastrous and others stunningly beautiful.
This coming Sunday we’ll be back to unpack the groundhog (huge, long kiln) after it’s spent 9 days cooling. The firing was incredible - hard work and exciting. The team was brilliant. So much care, kindness, joy and understanding & great shared meals.
It was a gift to be taught with such expertise and to see the passion and determination of some of the much younger potters there. I’ve learnt loads from everyone and am looking forward to showcasing some of their work in the shop/gallery.
I’d booked the course well before I’d seen and taken on the new studio and I was worried about ‘dropping the ball’ whilst away. Sometimes though, a break, lovely company and pushing yourself in a new direction is exactly the right thing to do.
Course Bookings
Summer 6 week classes start on Wed 7th June with a six week evening class and am & pm on Thurs 8th of June. Last minute bookings here.
Bookings for September 2023 intake have now opened. Details here.
There will be 3 classes as usual with max 8 in each class. Spaces are limited and in high demand so please book early to avoid disappointment.
These courses are designed to suit beginners and returners and are great for anyone thinking of membership at the studio. We’ll cover a range of making techniques including throwing over the 12 weeks introduction to clay.
A reserve list will be held for each of the classes with allocations being made on a first come basis so if you miss out on a place please to drop me an email.
Membership
Membership Applications open today.
DEVELOP YOUR PRACTICE
Join our friendly pottery hub which ‘bridges the gap’ between pottery classes and expensive home-studio set-up.
Member benefits include:
The use of excellent facilities
Creative encouragement, inspiration and mutual support from like-minded, clay loving ceramicists
Supported professional development with helpful feedback
Although some classes will be run in the studio, members will always have space to work.
We welcome anyone over the age of 16 to become a member through we do require members to have prior experience with clay; ideally having attended a class in pottery previously.
Find out more and cost of membership here.
Newly Added…
Children’s Workshop
Sat 17th June 2pm - 2 hours @ £45.00 Suitable for Yr4 - Yr7 (Max 6 students).
A mixed workshop of throwing on the wheel and creating an imaginative pinch pot.
Two medium sized fired pots included. Book here
Dates for your Diary: (more details to come)
8 - 9th July Moretonhampstead Secret Sheds 21 makers opening their
workshops.
9 - 24th Sept Devon Open Studios
Thanks so much for reading.
For those of you who’ve recently joined me - welcome. It’s great to have you here and I hope you enjoy these little notes, feel free to pass them on to your friends. Don’t forget that Gift Vouchers make great gifts and that experiences are unforgettable!
Best wishes,
Jilly xx