Private Introduction to Hand-Building Workshop - 6 to 8 participants

PLEASE NOTE THESE PRIVATE WORKSHOPS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE 19 JULY-23 AUGUST 2024

Discover ceramic hand-building through a private hands-on workshop held just for your private group of 6 to 8 participants. With friends or family, for a birthday, a team building or special occasion, make the workshop your own! The ideal way to strengthen bonds and stimulate collective creativity.

Clay, your hands, a few pottery tools and inspiration... That's all we’ll need! In this introductory class, I'll guide you through the basic techniques of hand-building. You'll learn how to handle clay, use pottery tools and express your creativity through unique creations.

Please select the right number of participants attending the workshop when booking, as the price reflect how many of you will attend. Minimum age is 8 years old.

OUTLINE

• Introduction: to the different types of clay and hand-building techniques (pinching, coiling, slab building) for functional ware or any sculptural forms.
• Hands-on workshop: each participant will be able to make their own piece, whether it's a bowl, a mug, a plate or a decorative object. You are welcome to come with your own ideas.
• Decorating: you will learn how to give the finishing touches to your creation, whether by carving, adding elements or using coloured slips.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Materials and equipment: all the materials you need including clay, tools, aprons, two firings and glazing the piece.
• Finalising your work: I will take care of the two firings and the glazing (in transparent) of your piece, so that you can collect it from the studio once it is ready (4 to 6 weeks).

PICKING UP YOUR PIECE

I will bisque fire, glaze your piece in transparent glaze and glaze fire it for you. It is a slow process, so please allow 4-6 weeks for your piece to be ready to pick up from the studio.

LOCATION

6 rue de Kerfino, 22710 Penvénan

We’ll make surrounded by nature in my Summer studio, covered but outdoors. Bring a jumper!