In this workshop you will pinch and coil a vessel of your own design, adding illustration to the surface using slips and sgraffito. Sgraffito allows for the creation of pattern and detailed illustration, creating a story on the surface of your piece.
In the first part of the workshop, Pascale will guide you through the fundamental techniques required to pinch and coil different forms, and how to translate your design on paper into a 3D form. In the second part of the workshop you will be taught to use coloured slips and sgraffito to decorate your piece. Sgraffito allows for the creation of pattern and detailed illustration, creating a story on the surface of your piece. There will be multiple colours to choose from and reference pieces to be inspired by.
You will learn the basics in hand-building with clay, and how to use the pinch and coil technique. You will learn about decorating slips and specifically the surface decoration carving technique of sgraffito.
Your finished piece will be fired in our electric kilns and be ready to collect 4 weeks after the workshop.
“Really enjoyed the day. Pascale - the teacher - was great. Very helpful and explained everything to a very novice potter! Joyful day..
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Tutor Pascale Wilson
MEET YOUR TUTOR
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.
Tutor: Pascale Wilson
Date & Time: Saturday 15th June, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Wheel Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £90 (£0.00 VAT)
Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.
Your finished piece will be fired in our electric kilns and be ready to collect 4 weeks after the workshop.
You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle or cup with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.
Our on-site café Blend is open 9am - 4pm
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Who is this workshop for?
No prior experience of working with clay needed, but this project is versatile and would allow for an improver to be more ambitious with their design.
Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.
What will I need?
All tools and materials will be provided.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or bring an apron
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