One-day and short courses — Julie Ayton
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*FULL* Throwing Masterclass - Focus on Form
Sep
8
10:00 AM10:00

*FULL* Throwing Masterclass - Focus on Form

Suitable for experienced adult throwers looking to sharpen their technique, this workshop will help you to move from centred clay and ‘see what happens’ to making intended, strong forms directly and efficiently, whether making hollow ware, bowls, or flatware. Through consideration of the desired outcome and the necessary stages to reach it, a series of exercises will help you to get the most out of your clay and produce strong, pleasing forms consistently.

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Throwing Day *FULL*
May
22
10:00 AM10:00
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Throwing Day *FULL*

Clay prepared, wheel ready to go; a day of throwing practice ideal for beginner and intermediate adult potters. This course will help to improve your understanding of both the potential and limits of your clay, by focusing on the principles of throwing success: accurate centring; controlled raising of the wall and consistency of technique. Through demonstrations and one-to one tuition you’ll be encouraged to use the clay efficiently through repeated practice of a form.

At the end of the day work can be taken away (bring a box or crate with you) saved for finishing on a return occasion (firing fees will apply) or treated as practice and the clay reclaimed.

Course numbers are limited to five. Each student is allocated a wheel and workspace. You will be asked to take a Lateral Flow Test before attending.

£84 includes hot drinks and biscuits; you can bring lunch with you or visit one of the many cafes nearby. For more details and to check availability and book a space (deposit required) please contact me here.

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Jugs, mugs and jampots for Christmas *CANCELLED*
Dec
12
to Dec 13

Jugs, mugs and jampots for Christmas *CANCELLED*

  • 38 Winchester Street Salisbury SP1 1HG UK (map)
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The aim of this two day workshop is to improve accuracy and consistency in throwing batches of small vessels. On Saturday we’ll be throwing, then trimming and finishing with handles, spouts or lids on Sunday after overnight drying. Pots can be decorated immediately using simple and attractive slip techniques, ready to leave for glaze firing and collection a week later (Sat 19th Dec).

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Summer Four Day Course: Going Large *FULL*
Jul
9
to Jul 12

Summer Four Day Course: Going Large *FULL*

  • 38 Winchester Street Salisbury SP1 1HG UK (map)
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Larger forms offer a huge potential and enjoyable challenges for the potter, balancing technical considerations with great scope for expression. There will be four sessions; an evening, a long afternoon and two days, giving the opportunity for more sustained making, taking advantage of overnight drying time.

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*CANCELLED* Beautiful bowls
May
3
10:00 AM10:00

*CANCELLED* Beautiful bowls

  • 38 Winchester Street Salisbury, SP1 1HG UK (map)
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Throwing bowls deserves special attention. Whether finished with intricate decoration or simple glaze dipping, nothing is quite so satisfying as a beautiful curve inside a bowl and a good balance in the hands. During this workshop we’ll be concentrating on getting it right on the wheel.

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Jugs, Mugs and Jampots for Christmas!
Dec
8
to Dec 9

Jugs, Mugs and Jampots for Christmas!

The only thing more personal than a handmade present is one you've made with your own hands... a personalised mug, a pot for jam or a pretty jug for a friend or family member is bound to go down well!

Suitable for early to intermediate throwers, the aim of this two day workshop is to improve accuracy and consistency in throwing batches of small vessels on Saturday, and to trim and finish them with handles, spouts or lids on Sunday after overnight drying. They can be decorated immediately using simple and attractive slip techniques, ready to leave for glaze firing and collection a week later.

There will be a small additional firing fee per finished item.

Course fee: £125, including tea, coffee, and cake. Please bring lunch with you, or pop out to one of the many local pubs or cafes.

Five places are available. To book, or for more information, please contact me here

 

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Pottery on the wheel
Jan
8
10:00 AM10:00

Pottery on the wheel

A small workshop open to throwers at all levels. Increase your range of scale and technique and improve confidence on the wheel. 

I run these one-day courses regularly, so if you are interested please contact me, and I can keep you informed of future dates.  

Courses can also be arranged for small groups of up to five adults, and can address specific topics on request.

 

£60 includes hot drinks and biscuits; bring your own lunch or visit one of the many cafes locally.

 

For enquiries or to book please contact me

WORKSHOP FULL - MORE DATES COMING SOON!

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