A vibrant creative working environment for ceramic artists based in Glasgow, Scotland
| Susan O'Byrne |
Private classes on the potter's wheel |
| Kevin Andrew Morris | One Day Throwing Workshops |
| Mould Making workshops | |
Single session/two day/four day courses
January and February 2012
Kevin Morris, Earl Grey Teapot with Bird Lid and Earl Grey Bird, stoneware, assembled slip cast components, 2010
Mould making and slip casting are semi-industrial processes employed by studio potters to aid in the reproduction of multiples. They involve creating a mould of an object in plaster of paris, from which a cast in clay can be taken. Each mould can be re-used hundreds of times. This technique lends itself to an endless variety of applications from the production of domestic ware such as cups, bowls or vases to bas-relief tiles and sculptural objects.
This one-off series of mould making workshops is available for the first time at the Glasgow Ceramics Studio and taught by Kevin Morris, a recent ceramics graduate from the Glasgow School of Art and GCS Graduate Award winner, who trained with master mould makers Bill Brown and Sandor Dobany.
Course and workshop dates:
- Press Moulds: Saturday 21st and/or 28th January 2012
- Slip Casting: Saturday 4th and/or 11th February 2012
Times: 12noon - 4pm
Teacher: Kevin Andrew Morris: BA (HONS) Ceramic Design
Cost: £50 single session, £75 double session, £150 four sessions
Students will learn a number of mould making and casting processes from fundamental principles to the more advanced techniques. Even though the current series of mouldmaking and slipcasting workshops has already started, it is still possible to join the workshops.
Press Moulding:
In the first session, students will produce a one piece press mould from a starting point of either a clay original or brought in object. In the following session, students will have the opportunity to take castings from moulds made in previous session. Or for those interested in press moulding as a single session, take castings from moulds provided.
Slip Casting:
A follow up course will allow students to learn the principles to produce a multi piece mould for slip casting, and take castings from it. Again, the slip-casting session is offered as a single session or as a follow up to the previous mould making session.
This course is suitable for the complete novice or the more experienced who wish to hone or add to their existing skills.
The price of each session includes tuition, materials, glazes, firings tea, coffee and biscuits. All tools and equipment will be provided.
To reserve your place in the workshop, contact Kevin Morris at the studio on 0141 550 8030 or by email on kevinandrew (dot) morris (at) gmail (dot) com.
Try your hand at the potter's wheel!
Pottery Taster Sessions
Private Classes and Workshops
Ever fancied a go on the potter's wheel? Why not book a two hour pottery taster session? It's a great way to relax with friends and family while trying your hand at something different. Family groups with children and community groups are always welcome. A taster session can be a great treat to celebrate someone's birthday or even an upcoming wedding!
Emilka Radlinska, Water Eddies series, porcelain
And of course, if it's just something you would like to try as a treat for yourself, one to one taster sessions are also available.
The price of each session includes all materials, glazes and firings and all tools and equipment are provided. You can make as much work as you like during the workshop, and after glazing and firing it will be yours to take home with you.
Also a great way to expand your skills if you have already done some throwing and would like a private lesson to learn some new techniques or create more challenging work.
Private classes with one to one tuition and custom tuition for groups can be booked at any time to suit your schedule. These can be taken as a one-off or as a series of classes to guide you through the entire process of making, turning, decorating, firing and glazing ceramic work.
Cost: The base cost for private classes and taster sessions is £25 per hour. The total cost depends on the number of people attending and the duration of the class. For example, a two hour taster session costs £50 in total for one person and £60 in total for two people. The cost for any additional people is £15 for the two hours (£7.50 per hour). All the work you make during a class is ready to pick up about two weeks after your class and the glazes used are food safe.
There are discounts available for children, students, large groups and anyone wishing to take multiple private classes.
For more details about taster sessions and private classes go to our "Throwing for Beginners" page, by following the link in the left hand menu from "Classes and Team Building". You can also call the studio on 0141 550 8030 or contact Emilka directly on emilka (dot) radlinska (at) gmail (dot) com or 07748 268 275.
Working on the potter's wheel:
A one day workshop
with Louise McVey
Saturday 10th March and Saturday 31st March 2012
By popular demand, new Day Throwing Workshops will be run in March 2012.
A relaxed throwing day for both beginners and those with more experience. With the intention of giving support to individual development, and offering time to develop some consistency in technique. Each workshop is fully self-contained.
If you would like to reserve your place in an upcoming workshop please email Louise on louise_a_mcvey (at) yahoo (dot) com or call on 07504 233 990.
Cost: £50 per person
Dates: Saturday 10th March and Saturday 31st March 2012
Times: 10am - 4pm
Kevin Andrew Morris, Clay Pigeon, slipcast stoneware, 2011
An excellent opportunity to view and purchase some exciting new work by our studio member, Kevin Andrew Morris:
Online Boutique: Papa Stour.com (Contemporary Craft and Design)
Contemporary Ceramics, London
Bird Group, 2010, by Susan O'Byrne. Monoprinted porcelain and mixed media.
For anyone visiting London, Susan O'Byrne's cutting edge sculptural work in monoprinted porcelain is on exhibition at Contemporary Ceramics, the brand new gallery of the Craft Potters Association, centrally located in London, opposite the entrance to the British Museum.
This gallery is dedicated to showcasing the very best in contemporary studio ceramics in the UK and the Glasgow Ceramics Studio is extremely proud to have one of our members chosen to represent ceramics practice in Scotland. Susan's lyrical work is inspired by the creatures who populate our emotions, dreams, desires, stories and songs.
Susan's work on long term exhibition at the gallery is constantly evolving and changing, and for the collector, Contemporary Ceramics provides an excellent outlet for the purchase of brand new work.
where:
Contemporary Ceramics
63 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury,
London WC1B 3BF
when:
Continuing throughout 2011 and 2012
To see more images of Susan's work, click here for a link to her website.
Susan O'Byrne
at Ceramic Art London
in London, England
Susan O'Byrne, Deer, 2011. Porcelain, life size (about 1.5m high)
Ceramic Art London is one of the UK's premier ceramic art events. A huge exhibition of the UK's best and brightest ceramic art talent which this year again includes our very own Susan O'Byrne. The programme includes a series of free lectures and demonstrations as well as an opportunity to meet the artist in person and view a selection of her latest work, created especially for this event.
Henry Moore and Gulbenkian Galleries at The Royal College of Art,
Kensington Gore, London, SW7
(adjacent to the Royal Albert Hall)
When:
Friday 24th February, 2012 10am - 6pm
Saturday 25th February, 2012 10am - 6pm
Sunday 26th February, 2012, 10am - 5pm
Please also follow the link from Meet the Makers in the left hand side menu on this page to Susan O'Byrne's page, where you will find more dates for local as well as international exhibitions and stockists where you will be able to purchase or commission her work.