Pottery classes
I teach a variety of evening classes and one day workshops in ceramics
Small classes, friendly atmosphere. See below for dates
To book email suleaver@gmail.com
Making a hanging plant pot- £65
Saturday June 11th 1-5pm
Sunday 19th June 1-5pm
Making a hanging plant pot-Hanging gardens of Hackney!
In this 4 hour workshop you will make 2 plant holders for succulent plants, in red terracotta clay, one free standing and one hanging pot. They will be fired and ready to pick up later with a selection of plants and hanging material.
The workshop introduces you to the pinch pot method, and surface decoration can be explored by stamping, impressions or additions of cut clay shapes.
No previous experience of pottery needed.
Make a Roman oil lamp -£35
Sunday June 12th 2.30-5pm
Make a working replica Roman oil lamp in clay.
These lamps use olive, or other cooking oil, and a wick and are lit like a candle.
The workshop offers an introduction to pottery techniques, including using a press mould, joining clay, fettling and finishing and the experience of making a ceramic oil lamp, using the same techniques and materials as the Romans did!
You will get your beautiful, functioning Roman lamp with a wick and a leaflet about its origin. Ready to use!
Small dish and a soapdish -£42
Sunday June 12th 10.30-1pm
Pottery and plants, what a great combination!
In this 2.5 hour workshop you will learn how to form a small round dish, and also make a rectangular soap dish. An amazing pattern can be added by applying fresh foliage.
If you wish there will be a chance to add coloured underglaze to the leaves. The pieces will dried, bisque fired, the glazed and fired again, ready for you to pick a some weeks later.
To book email suleaver@gmail.com
There will be a short break in the middle of the workshops where tea is provided. Your pieces will be fired and should be available for collection from the studio a few weeks later.
Classes
INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS 7 weeks, evening session of 3 hours £245
Starting 6pm Monday 3rd October 2022
This 6 week course will lead you step by step through some of the many and varied ways of working with clay
Projects include tiles, small dishes, a ceramic mirror or clock, a Roman oil lamp, ceramic jewellery and a taster session of throwing on the wheel. Suitable for complete beginners or those with some experience