UPCOMING MASTERCLASSES
The Clay Loft, Inchbrook Mill, Gydynapp Lane, Stroud GL55EZ
Clay@The Fold, The Fold, Bransford WR6 5JB
A 2-day WORKSHOP THROWING FOR BEGINNERS with Penny Campbell
Venue: Clay@The Fold, Bransford
Date: 25th & 26th January 2025
Timings: 10am to 4:30pm
Price: £320 including all materials
Description: Penny will lead an intensive but carefully paced 2-day workshop to introduce and develop basic throwing skills. This, back to basics course will be rich with demonstrations and hands-on guided practise in a small group setting.
Note: The cost of firing work from the class is additional. Work completed on the class can be taken away (wet/leather hard) following the class for no additional fee.
Joining Instructions: Please note that joining instructions pertinent to the course will be sent out approximately two weeks before the course start date.
Please ensure you read and accept the Terms and Conditionsbefore booking onto a course as these contain relevant information regarding cancellation and refunds.
Hand-building Clay Animal Sculptures with Paul Smith
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Venue: Clay@The Fold, Bransford
Date: 22nd & 23rd February 2025
Timings: 10am to 4:30pm
Price: £320 including all materials
Description: Paul will lead a 2-day workshop working with clay to create figurative sculptures of animals. Paul with demonstrate his making techniques and approach to working with clay and guide and support you in developing your skills.
Some previous hand-building experience will ensure you are able to get the most out of this experience but you do not have to be an experienced ceramicist to enjoy and benefit from this class.
Note: The cost of firing work from the class is additional. Work completed on the class can be taken away (wet/leather hard) following the class for no additional fee.
Joining Instructions: Please note that joining instructions pertinent to the course will be sent out approximately two weeks before the course start date.
Please ensure you read and accept the Terms and Conditionsbefore booking onto a course as these contain relevant information regarding cancellation and refunds.
A masterclass on Moon Jars by Steve Booton
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Venue: Clay@The Fold, Bransford
Date: 22nd & 23rd March 2025
Timings: 10am to 4:30pm
Price: £320 including all materials
Description: Steve Booton will lead an intimate group workshop on a 2-day exploration of the Moon Jar. The workshop will cover philosophy and techniques involved in making these jars ranging from miniature
to monumental and will cover practicals on throwing, assembly and decorative techniques as well as firing and glazing theory. Certainly a workshop for developing
throwers.
Note: The cost of firing work from the class is additional. Work completed on the class can be taken away (wet/leather hard) following the class for no additional fee.
Joining Instructions: Please note that joining instructions pertinent to the course will be sent out approximately two weeks before the course start date.
Please ensure you read and accept the Terms and Conditionsbefore booking onto a course as these contain relevant information regarding cancellation and refunds.
A masterclass with Chris Keenan; Throwing with Porcelain
Only a few left!
Venue: Clay@The Fold, Bransford
Date: 20th & 21st September 2025
Timings: 10am to 4:30pm
Price: £320 including all materials
Description: Chris has earned internationally acclaim for his unique and perfectly balanced porcelain forms. Chris will lead an intimate 2-day workshop to share his experiences and expertise in throwing with porcelain. The workshop will include a talk, demonstraitons and hands-on time at the wheel.
Note: The cost of firing work from the class is additional. Work completed on the class can be taken away (wet/leather hard) following the class for no additional fee.
Joining Instructions: Please note that joining instructions pertinent to the course will be sent out approximately two weeks before the course start date.
Please ensure you read and accept the Terms and Conditionsbefore booking onto a course as these contain relevant information regarding cancellation and refunds.
A 2-day Throwing Clinic with Tom Knowles Jackson
Only a few left!
Venue: Clay@The Fold, Bransford
Date: 11th & 12th October 2025
Timings: 10am to 4:30pm
Price: £320 including all materials
Description: This workshop is aimed at post beginner throwers; potters who are at an early stage and need individual support to overcome issues at the wheel and to progress to the next stage. Tom will run a clinic-style workshop to address common throwing issues and will look to resolve your specific issues head on. This will be a small and intimate group.
Note: The cost of firing work from the class is additional. Work completed on the class can be taken away (wet/leather hard) following the class for no additional fee.
Joining Instructions: Please note that joining instructions pertinent to the course will be sent out approximately two weeks before the course start date.
Please ensure you read and accept the Terms and Conditionsbefore booking onto a course as these contain relevant information regarding cancellation and refunds.
