Ruthanne Tudball - Basket
Timing: 09:30 for 10am to 4:30pm Saturday
10 - 4pm Sunday
Class Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 8 students
Level: Some experience is essential - Participants must understand the basics of manipulating soft clay, be curious about its possibilities, have the desire to try new methods of making and be willing to take risks.
Clay type: Stoneware
Cost: £412 (In full or in instalments)
What to bring: All tools are provided but you are welcome to bring your own plus…
Apron, Notebook and Pen
We are thrilled that Ruthanne Tudball has accepted our invitation to run a two-day exploratory Masterclass.
Aims of the course:
This workshop will contain exercises which will stretch and challenge your approach to clay using alternative making methods other than throwing on the wheel. It will offer an opportunity to explore your imagination, inspiration and originality in your approach to form and decoration.
By the end of the course, you can expect to be more aware that a personal style cannot be achieved intentionally. Style is a means to an end and not an end in itself. The important thing is to have fascinations, preferences, nagging questions, enthusiasms and passions. Noticing your concerns and continually defining and refining them is what gives birth to a personal style.
This is a small group, intensive course allowing for plenty of tutor attention.
N.B. At the end of the course it will be possible to take your work home as greenware (charged for by weight) or to leave a piece at Vessel Ceramics to be biscuit fired to be collected later.
ABOUT RUTHANNE:
Ruthanne Tudball
Ruthanne is an Honorary Fellow of the Craft Potters Association of Great Britain, an elected member of the International Academy of Ceramics and a member of the Norfolk Contemporary Craft Society.
She was born in California and the mountains, sea and desert are innate inspiration for her work.
Having moved to England in 1968 she studied English Literature at Reading University & spent her spare time in a studio teaching herself to throw. She later studied at Goldsmith’s College where drawing (particularly life drawing) became and continues to be important to her -echoing through her clay work . After graduating with a Commendation, she wrote “Soda Glazing” published in 1995.
Since moving to the country Ruthanne has been able to combine wood and gas firings and more recently she’s been working without the wheel but also keeping the work soft and dynamic.
Teaching style:
The world of ceramics is wide and varied, and it is important to make it accessible and understandable to a wide public. I try to use clay with honesty and integrity and hope people respond with their hearts.
Read more about Ruthanne in her artist statement here: www.ruthannetudball.com
Payment:
(If you would prefer to pay a deposit or pay in instalments then please contact us today at hello@vessel-ceramics.co.uk )
There is a non-refundable* and non-transferrable £198 deposit at the point of booking with the balance of fees due 3 weeks before the course starts.
It is strongly recommended that you take out travel insurance in the event that you cannot attend.
Before you book a course, please make sure you read our terms and conditions here, including cancellations. Please also read our student contract here.
ACCOMMODATION:
Vessel Ceramics is nestled in the heart of Moretonhampstead, ancient stannary town on Dartmoor. There are numerous, lovely places to stay though as it is a tourist destination, it’s advisable to book as early as possible.
To see examples of local accommodation, click here.