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Introduction to Sculptural Ceramics (Sat & Sun, 6 – 7 April 2024)
This hands on weekend course will introduce you to the versatility of clay. From making functional items like tableware to conceptual sculpture, you will be fully supported in making objects of your choice through group demonstrations and one-to-one guidance, it is a fun and friendly environment, from a tutor who is a specialist ceramics graduate from the Royal College of Art.
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th April 2024 10.00 – 16.00
Alex obtained her masters degree in Ceramics from the Royal College of Art.
She works as both a teacher and technician alongside continuing her own practice. www.alex-simpson.co.uk
Instagram: @alex.simpson
On the second day you will learn how to roll a slab to build a cylinder, cube shape or object of your choice. We will then show you how to decorate your forms with a range of tools and techniques including painting, stencilling, sgraffito and slip trailing with coloured decorating slips.
Kiln firing will also be explained and your creations will be fired after the course. Because your work needs to dry and be fired before glazing you will have the opportunity to select a piece of work to be glazed by the tutor after the course. The tutor can also advise you on alternative surface finishes.
By the end of the course you will have the fundamental skills needed to hand-build anything you can imagine in clay!
Safe workshop practice will be covered
The course cost includes all materials and two kiln firings. Aprons will be provided but it can get messy.
Due to the drying and firing process the work will be ready in 2 – 4 weeks. London Sculpture Workshop will email you when your masterpieces can be collected. The workshop is open most Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30am – 1pm and 2pm – 5:30pm.
It is essential to wear old clothes and strong footwear