This Ceramic Arts course delves into the technical processes that define the craft. You'll learn about the chemistry of clay and glazes, uncovering the scientific principles that enable the transformation of raw materials into intricate ceramic works.
Phoenix Pottery and Art Studio offers adult and family pottery classes and art classes and crafts. Close to Warrington, Wigan and Surrounding Northwest area. Easy access from the motorway network . Only 20 miles from Manchester and Liverpool.
Want to make electric lamps, but not sure about the wiring, regulations and so on? If you can make the lamp base (in clay, wood, glass metal or whatever), then this course tells you how to do the rest.
Phoenix Pottery and Art Studio offer a calendar of events including pottery courses and classes, glass fusing, art classes, watercolour painting classes and a variety of one off creative workshops. Situated in Golborne, with easy motorway access for the Northwest UK. Approx 20 miles from Liverpool and Manchester.
These sessions include welding , grinding , torch cutting and design and construction of metal sculpture work. From an hour to make a bolt man to a family group session of 3 hours to make a large sculpture the possibilities are endless.
£40 an hour then £15 any additional person
Suitable for complete beginners
Age 15 plus
Join Lynne from Pots of Magic to create your own ceramic Greenman plaque .
During this 3 hour workshop you will be guided through each section using basic hand building and sculpting techniques .
During the first 90 minutes you will sculpt and form the face ,with the opportunity to create your own unique character .
There will then be a teabreak before you add the foliage to your Greenman
Foliage will be provided however if you wish to personalise your plaque using leaves from your own garden please do not hesitate to do so .
(Please note leaves are rolled into the clay to leave an imprint then cut out .therefore leaves with veins give best results )
Once finished your clay creation will dry out slowly for 2 weeks before under going its first kiln firing . Once bisque fired it will then be professionally glazed by Lynne and enter the kiln again for its final firing .
Your final piece will be ready for collection 4 to 5 weeks later from Ainsdale .
All materials
Tuition
Glazing
And both firings are included in the price.
£60 pp
Complete beginners are welcome and no experience is required
We look forward to a fun creative morning!
Phoenix Pottery and Art Studio offers adult and family pottery classes and art and crafts. Close to Warrington, Wigan and Surrounding Northwest area. Easy access from the motorway network . Only 20 miles from Manchester and Liverpool.
Join us for this free CPD workshop for educators seeking creative, art-based learning to develop oracy and critical thinking skills in their classrooms. This workshop is designed for educators who are keen to support the development of transferable communication skills. You do not need prior ceramics experience or art training to attend this session. Taking inspiration from our Transferer programme, this CPD workshop will support teachers who want to improve their students' oracy and critical thinking skills through the medium of clay.