Join ceramic artist Rhi Jarman to create your own festive lanterns using porcelain paper clay.

In this workshop, Rhi will show you how to hand build and decorate a lantern using a variety of mark making and textures. Rhi will demonstrate how thin to roll the porcelain paper clay to bring out its translucency once fired. You will cut and shape your design around a tube former and slip and score to add a base.

Following the workshop, your pieces will be stoneware fired. Your lantern will remain unglazed to highlight the textures in the semi translucent porcelain, which will shine beautifully when candle lit.

You will leave this workshop with an understanding of how to use porcelain paper clay and with skills in 3D design, hand building, mark making, texturising and fettling. You will have made a beautiful lantern ready to be kiln fired to keep for years to come.

Tutor: Rhi Jarman
Date & Time: Saturday 8th November, 2pm - 5pm
Venue: Wheel Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £65 (£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.

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Who is this workshop for?
The workshop is suitable for complete beginners, or for novice or intermediate potters to gain confidence with new materials and techniques.

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

Please remove jewellery and tie hair back.

You may wish to bring a sketchbook or images for inspiration.

All materials and equipment are included. One lantern per student will be stoneware fired following the workshop. 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 - rhi jarman

Rhi is a creator of unique sculptural ceramics, decorative homewares and wearable art. She is inspired by the fauna, flora and fungi that play vital roles in balancing natural ecosystems.

Rhi uses a combination of hand-building, sculpting, and wheel-throwing techniques.

Alongside her own work, Rhi teaches adult courses and workshops in both throwing and hand building.