As we enter autumn meaning the year is coming to an end, are you feeling particularly busy and stressed? Why not immerse yourself in the world of pottery and crafts to find inner peace and creative expression.
The upcoming Pottery for All Workshops, running September-December, with tutor and potter Dee Barnes, will take you on a journey to explore the endless possibilities of ceramic art and find your own creative rhythm and inspiration.
What can you expect?
This course will focus on methods and techniques for creating pottery. These provide a comprehensive introductory guide for beginners as well as an opportunity for more advanced students to explore and develop in depth.
Hand building is one of the foundations of pottery and in this section, participants will learn traditional techniques such as pinching, slabbing and coiling. Pinches are a straightforward and ancient pottery technique for beginners to use to master the basic properties of clay, whilst coiling and slab building offer endless possibilities for creating more complex shapes.
In addition to this, the course will also delve into the various stages of clay’s transformation from wet soft to leather hard. This transformation of the clay not only affects the structure and form of the piece, but is also directly related to the final finished result. In the process, you will learn how to manipulate the clay at its best to ensure the success of your work.
Surface decoration is the finishing touch to a ceramic piece, not only does it add visual beauty to the ceramic, but it can also convey unique emotions and meaning. Whether through carving, painting, or stamping moulds, the work can be made full of character and life.
Meet your tutor
Dee Barnes, a highly respected artist and mentor in the ceramic’s community, her work has been exhibited in several independent galleries, featured in ceramics shows across the country, and is a favourite amongst ceramics enthusiasts.
In addition to being a full-time potter, Dee is an experienced educator. This pottery course is designed to be very flexible and suitable for students of all levels. Participants can learn at their own pace under the guidance of the tutor, whether it is mastering basic techniques or creating their own work independently. Dee understands that everyone’s artistic expression is unique, so she places special emphasis on helping participants develop their creativity through experimentation and discussion, so that each piece of work becomes a vehicle for self-expression.
Whether you’re looking for a new hobby or wish to build on an existing artistic path, this pottery course provides an ideal platform. Follow in the footsteps of Dee Barnes and experience the marvellous process of clay taking shape between your hands. Pottery is not just a skill, it’s a way of life, through which you can find inner peace and fulfilment amid your busy daily routine. So why not book a course now and discover the endless possibilities of art and life.