We offer a range of ceramic workshops, using a variety
of clays, glazing techniques, and firing methods.
Working with a highly skilled and experienced ceramist,
participants will be given a good understanding of
how to work with clay.
Group or individual pieces and
projects can take a particular theme to fit into a community
project or the school curriculum.
All ceramic pieces
are fired in our kiln at the Old Courthouse.
Work can be
produced for indoors or outdoors.
Case Study: Coulby Newham Ceramic Mural
Ceramic Sculpture
Participants can hand build and glaze 3D sculptural ceramic
pieces to create exterior quality garden ornaments, planters, tiles,
gargoyles and totem poles. Indoor objects can also be made
using this technique.
Ceramic Mural
Created through a series of workshops, this group activity
concentrates on producing hand made tiles, which are then
biscuit fired and painted with colourful underglazes and refired.
The finished tiles are mounted together in a frame to create a
striking ceramic mural for permanent display.
Kiln Fired Glass
Use layers of clear and coloured specialist glass with inclusions
such as copper wire and mesh, aluminium foil and beads to make
fused glass pieces such as coasters, jewellery, sun catchers and
mobiles. Use clay and plaster to produce an individual mould in
which to slump previously fired fused glass pieces in order to
make 3D glass objects such as bowls and platters. Alternatively,
make pieces of fused glass that can be included in a stained
glass piece.
Stained Glass
Work with an experienced stained glass artist to learn this
traditional art. Use beautifully coloured glass, stains, copper foil,
and solder to make decorative pieces such as sun catchers,
mobiles and tea light holders.
In addition, a group can work with the artist to design stained
glass panels or windows for their community space or school.
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