In Person workshops
In Person workshops are held at my small rural pottery in East Riding Yorkshire.
If you live locally you can choose Click and Collect whereby you collect all the materials from my drive, make at home and then return your work to me for firing.
Alternatively I have a box system whereby I post out all the materials and instructions to make your work at home
In Person workshop LEARN TO THROW ON THE WHEEL
Sample for yourself the joy of using pots that you have made with your own hands.
In a 3 hour lesson I will take you through all the stages needed to throw a bowl or vase on the wheel. You will learn how to
centre the clay
cone the clay - to condition it
open up the ball of clay
form the base
pull up the wall of the pots
3 hours session - will be able to make 2-3 pots
full day session - you will make 4-5 pots perhaps adding a handle to make a mug
Cost
3 hour session - £96
full day session - £185
Lessons are 1:1 or 1:2 if you'd like to come with a friend . This ensures you have expert intensive tuition. A session with 2 people has a special 20% reduction so it's fun and affordable. Just head to the SHOP to buy or email me at
No experience necessary - just enthusiasm. Please bring a mask to wear whilst throwing and an apron.
Lessons are arranged at a mutually agreed date and time.
Email jillfordceramics@aol.com to discuss your requirements and book or go to SHOP
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In Person workshop MAKE A WALL PIECE
In this session we work together to create a beautiful wall piece of your favourite landscape. I will teach you three techniques for creating textures in porcelain
sgriffito, carving and applying thick slip.
Armed with this knowledge you will roll out a porcelain tile and then apply your design onto the leatherhard surface. Ceramic stains, oxides and glazes are applied to give colour and a glossy finish. The tiles are then fired in the kiln and can be framed and mounted to hang on the wall.
An alternative to the framed tile would be to make a personalised house nameplate to hang on an outside wall.
3 hour session £96
Full day £185
This session can be 1:1 or be for a small group - discounts apply for 2nd person and small groups.
Email jillfordceramics@aol.com to discuss your requirements and book or go to SHOP
In Person workshop HAND BUILDING
For those who would like to learn how to model and animal or make a set of plates or even a Green Man for the garden this is the workshop for you. In fact if you have an idea of what you'd like to make just email me and I'll figure out a way to make it happen!
3 hour s £96
full day £185
Available as a 1:1 session or for small groups - discounts apply for 2nd person or groups.
Email jillfordceramics@aol.com to discuss your requirements and book or go to SHOP
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MAKE AT HOME WORKSHOPS
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Create beautiful objects for your home and friends without a kiln! Air drying clay is perfect for home projects where you can't get to my pottery and want to be creative. Join up with friends for a fun creative session.
Make at Home workshop TWO PIERCED CANDLE HOLDERS
In this online workshop I take you through the stages of making two pretty candle holders. The workshop uses air drying clay - no need for a kiln - so it's perfect for this home project. The candle holders have a shiny metallic gold finish on the inside that glows when the candles are lit - perfect for creating a lovely ambience on an evening. The pierced hole design allow light to flicker through, make the heart design or create your own.
Workshops can be great ways to connect with friends and family and make something together.
Available as a pre-recorded video Cost £45 plus p+p
​How does it work?
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place your order - click on button below or go to SHOP
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I send a box of materials to your door , including the clay and any specialist tools and materials
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gather a few household items together
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click on the video link using the password I send in the box and you're away!
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for Live zoom calls I'll offer dates via email - minimum 3 people required, numbers restricted to 8
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make, decorate and paint your ceramic piece
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light candles and enjoy!
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Using clay and working with your hands is a brilliant way
to get creative. and feel inspired.
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What you get in the box
clay
wooden batts for rolling out
skewer
sticky label
paintbrush
white acrylic paint
gold metallic acrylic paint
step by step guide and extra notes
p&p delivered to your door
link to exclusive youtube video or Live zoom call date tba
What you'll need from the kitchen
a former - this is a straight sided pot - I give notes to help you select your former
paper, pen, scissors
pot of water , sponge
rolling pin
hairdryer
mat - tea towel is good or a wooden cutting board
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