1202 Educators providing Courses

st augustine's upholstery workshop

derry youth & community workshop

DYCW – Help to help young people develop and grow

the green man workshop

I only work with reclaimed or sustainably sourced woods (I'm a bit of an eco-warrior). I love working with the natural grain of woods to create unique gifts that bring out the best of the woods character.

totally lit actors' workshop

the trainee plumbing workshop

the new typography workshop

southampton special purpose workshop

alison and abi firing workshops

BOOK YOUR TWO-DAY INTENSIVE FIRING WORKSHOP Join Alison West (alisonwestceramics.com [http://www.alisonwestceramics.com/]) and Abi Higgins (abihiggins.co.uk [http://www.abihiggins.co.uk/]) for a hands-on, immersive experience in alternative firing techniques. Since 2018, we've welcomed participants from the UK, Europe, and as far as Australia to our workshops. WORKSHOP DETAILS * Location: Abi Higgins' beautiful rural studio and grounds in Christow, Devon, South West UK. Easily accessible from Exeter, which has both an airport and a train station. * Accommodations: A range of local B&Bs and other accommodations are nearby for your convenience. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Our two-day workshops are perfect for ceramicists of all levels: * Those with limited or no previous knowledge of alternative firing techniques. * Experienced ceramicists looking to expand their skills with new techniques. WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS * Types of Clay and Making Techniques: Learn about the different clay bodies suitable for alternative firings and various making techniques. * Raku Glaze Application and Firing: Explore the process of raku glazing and firing. * Burnishing and Naked Raku: Get introduced to burnishing techniques and the two-step naked raku process. * Horsehair/Feather Firing: Experiment with adding unique effects using horsehair and feathers. * Saggar and Barrel Kilns: Make and fire a 'mummy' saggar, prepare pots with plant decorations for saggar firing, and load and fire a barrel kiln. MATERIALS AND PREPARATION * Bisqued Pieces: Participants should bring suitable bisqued pieces, either sculptural or vessel forms. Prepared pots are also available for sale at £10 each. * Detailed Information: Information on types of clay to use and bisque temperatures will be provided with booking confirmation. FOCUS Our focus is on: * Decorating techniques for alternative firing. * Introduction to firing methods. * Building confidence with raku and saggar kilns. Join us at Abi Higgins Ceramics Studio to enhance your ceramic skills and create stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces. We look forward to welcoming you! 4o You’ve reached your GPT-4o limit.

wtc the workshop training company

scottish potters association - workshop bookings

The Scottish Potters Association is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO, number SC048850) registered with the Office of the Scottish Charities Register. Charitable Purposes The Scottish Potters Association objectives are the advancement of the Arts and Culture and in furtherance of this: To promote and encourage the making, appreciation and development of Scottish pottery and ceramic craft, art and culture. To provide information and opportunities for communication and collaboration between ceramic makers, artists and the public. To work in partnership with other organisations. To provide and promote Equal Opportunities such that; the organisation will not discriminate based on race, sex, disability, sexuality, age or based on political, religious or other opinions. As and if required by funders and/or members, the fuller Local Authority Equal Opportunities policies may be adopted. Activities To meet those objectives, the SPA aims to: arrange opportunities for the public: to see potters at work; to get hands on with clay; to see potters work on display; run workshops for members; organise demonstration events for members; organise public exhibitions of members work; produce and distribute a map of potters active in Scotland; provide financial support in the form of a bursary; provide opportunities for members to network. We are run by members for members and we work to support our members whether they are experienced professionals or just getting started. If you want to know more about our committee, click here. The SPA is open to anyone with an interest in pottery and ceramics in Scotland including professionals, amateurs/hobby potters and students We offer workshops, exhibitions and other opportunities for networking throughout the year as well as a quarterly newsletter packed with features about what our members have been up to as well as useful hints and tips. We also get involved in partner events such as Potfest at the Palace and Hey Clay! Click the image below to open the Scottish Potters Trail Map with details of the studios and galleries of some of our professional members.