Join ceramicist Ed Hill on this day workshop to learn how to throw clay on the wheel.

In this workshop Ed will teach you the fundamentals of throwing. These will be broken down and taught with multiple demonstrations and one-to-one guidance including centering clay on the wheel, how to measure clay weight and create the right forms. Alongside this, Ed will demonstrate the use of throwing tools and ribs and show techniques on trimming with control and accuracy.

Over the course of the day, you will have a designated wheel to use for practise, focusing on hand movements, clay preparation and shaping.  You will then decide which specific shapes you would like to practise further, spending time on the wheel to gain a more in-depth understanding of the motions and stages needed to get to a finished pot.

You will leave this workshop with confidence in all aspects of throwing on the wheel and a fundamental understanding of the process and motions needed to create beautiful pottery. You will choose one piece from your day of throwing to be fired with a transparent glaze. 

 
 

A sgraffitio workshop

 
 

Tutor: Pascale Wilson
Date & Time: Saturday 7th February, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Wheel Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £105 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

For more information:
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Who is this workshop for?
Beginners and those who would like a refresher.

What you will need:
Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Please remove jewellery and tie hair back.

All materials and equipment are included. One piece of work will be kiln fired with a transparent glaze. Firings can take up to 6 weeks. We will contact you when your work is ready for collection.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

 
 

 
 

Meet Your Tutor - PASCALE WILSON

Pascale is a Bristol based ceramicist who loves to create character-rich artworks. She combines simple forms with faces, patterns and bold colours to spark narratives.

Handbuilding is a slow and freeform production method, allowing her to organically discover characters while making. Her work is reminiscent of Pre-Columbian art, using repeated patterns, animal and human forms, and an intrinsic playfulness, inspiring a sense of myth and curiosity.

Her interest in psychological states, dreams, and our collective mental landscape underpins her work, driving her to seek understanding through making.

Pascale has been teaching ceramics in Bristol for 5 years, and is passionate about sharing her knowledge. She feels clay is an accessible medium to anyone, whether they deem themselves to be creative or not, and loves to help people realise their ideas.

Her sessions cover fundamental handbuilding and decorating skills, while providing the scope for individual style and creativity within each project.

Tutor: Pascale Wilson

 
 

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