Hand-building Clay Animal Sculptures with Paul Smith
Only a few left!
Venue: The Clay Loft, Stroud, GL5 5EZ
Date: 21st & 22nd February 2026
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. In Summary:
No refunds or transfers will be offered for workshop or class spaces cancelled by participants within 2 weeks/14 days of a booked event. If a cancellation is notified earlier than 2 weeks prior to a booked event the Company will endeavour to backfill the place. If this is possible the Company will then refund your booking, less processing fees of 20%.
A masterclass with Chris Keenan; Throwing with Porcelain
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Venue: The Clay Loft, Stroud, GL55EZ
Date: 28th & 29th March 2026
Timings: 10am to 4:30pm
Price: £360 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 Conditions before booking onto a course as these contain relevant information regarding cancellation and refunds. In Summary:
No refunds or transfers will be offered for workshop or class spaces cancelled by participants within 2 weeks/14 days of a booked event. If a cancellation is notified earlier than 2 weeks prior to a booked event the Company will endeavour to backfill the place. If this is possible the Company will then refund your booking, less processing fees of 20%.
A 2-day WORKSHOP THROWING FOR BEGINNERS with Penny Campbell (TCL)
Only a few left!
Venue: The Clay Loft, Stroud
Date: 17th & 18th January 2026
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. This course is designed for complete beginners and very early stage 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 Conditions before booking onto a course as these contain relevant information regarding cancellation and refunds. In Summary:
No refunds or transfers will be offered for workshop or class spaces cancelled by participants within 2 weeks/14 days of a booked event. If a cancellation is notified earlier than 2 weeks prior to a booked event the Company will endeavour to backfill the place. If this is possible the Company will then refund your booking, less processing fees of 20%.
A 2-day WORKSHOP on Glaze Development and Practical Glaze Application
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Artist: Tom Knowles Jackson
Venue: The Clay Loft, Stroud
Date: 25th & 24th January 2026
Timings: 10am to 4:30pm
Price: £320 including all materials
Description: Tom will lead a 2-day workshop to develop the understanding and use of glazes. The course will cover:
- Glaze theory
- Health and Safety
- Glaze development and testing
- Developing test pieces/tiles
- Firing glaze tests and recipe sharing
- Glaze application theory
- Practical glaze application
- Glaze failure & troubleshooting
Note: The cost of firing test pieces from the class is included.
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 Conditions before booking onto a course as these contain relevant information regarding cancellation and refunds. In Summary:
No refunds or transfers will be offered for workshop or class spaces cancelled by participants within 2 weeks/14 days of a booked event. If a cancellation is notified earlier than 2 weeks prior to a booked event the Company will endeavour to backfill the place. If this is possible the Company will then refund your booking, less processing fees of 20%.
