Ceramics Classes London established 2019
We believe creativity is hands-on, mindful, & fun. We welcome beginners & experienced artists. Our classes will spark your imagination & sessions are designed to nurture confidence. Whether you’re learning how to throw on the wheel or hand-build at the table, our studios are friendly relaxed environments designed to support your individual needs.
At Ceramics Classes London you will discover how rewarding it is to shape & bring your ideas to life with clay. Our goal is to help you slow down, connect with clay & create something meaningful to take home.
The Arch studio is located in Hammersmith, West London W6 0LD. The Barn studio is in Barnes, South West London, SW13 9LW.
One day workshop with Louisa Taylor 10.30-5pm.
What is a glaze? How to make a glaze: weighing, mixing, creating a glaze profile/identity.
Types of glazes: shiny, matt, maiolica ware, special effect. Firing temperatures (earthenware/mid-temp/stoneware) and types of firing (oxidised and reduction). Basic structure of a glaze - role of flux, silica, and alumina.
Test tiles and glaze ingredients are provided. Tests will be ready to collect by the following week.
Lunch and refreshments are provided.
1 Week Pottery Course
During the one week course you can work on self directed projects over five consecutive days Monday-Friday. Projects include hand building on Monday: coiling/slab-built forms to make a series of pots, plates and sculptural forms in clay. Learn how to centre clay & throw cylinder shapes on the pottery wheel on Tuesday & Wednesday. Refine thrown forms Thursday and decorate with coloured slips on Friday. An additional glazing session is 2 weeks afterwards TBA.
— Nina
“Zoe is an absolutely brilliant tutor - the range of techniques she teaches and her creativity are inspiring. I always love doing courses with Zoe and come away with exciting pieces and new ideas! I can’t recommend her highly enough.”
— Sofia