With Ana
Saturdays, 10am – 2pm
KANA, Studio 230, Thames Side Studios Shoreditch, 130-150 Hackney Road, E2 7QS

This is an advance class , or a build op on Our Touch and Feel Drop In session.

This is intended to anyone who have already been to my workshops in the past and would like to develop their work and confidence further. You do not need to be experienced in large scale building, this is a great introduction to hand building in larger scale and perfect if you’re a complete beginner at large scale but keen to scale your work. –  and if you have some more experience there’s so much to build on. And this Drop In gives you a perfect opportunity to dip in when you feel like returning to the practice and create a new body of work.

These also make a great gift! Just get in touch to when you book to let us know you’re buying for a friend.

WHAT TO EXPECT

 We like to keep classes to a minimum, up to 4-6 people per class, to ensure a relaxing and rewarding experience for all.

In this 4 hour workshop you will be shown 2 different hand-building techniques - both are coiling and many tricks and tips on how to make sure the work doesn’t collapse and how to trouble shoot your own mistakes.

We will have 3 hours to really take our time with learning well into foundations  and scaling up of your ceramic pieces. 

part 1 - 

-  I  will explain more about clay as material and what is important how to plan your process

- scathing your idea + planing , we will look at everyone's ideas and together discuss what potential challenges will be and how to plan the making 

part 2 -

- making the foundation

- scaling up

Part 3

- troubleshooting technical problem with technique 

- identifying the mistakes and technical challenges 

- identifying and learning how to correct issues with clay 

part 4

- preparation for drying and drying

- discussion and questions

- discussion on glazing 

I will be happy top assist you if you wish to make something that you have an idea for, if it will be doable  - if not I will guide a group into creating something together. Following what I will suggest that is best for the purpose of learning. 

Everyone will be ask to work on their own time, taking breaks where and when they need them

There will be tea and some light snacks provided. 

You are welcome to play and experiment as much as you like within these 4 hours. Then we ask you to choose your favourite 1 large or two medium pieces for us to process for you. We glaze your pieces in our Snow White dipping glaze and fire everything for you. ( if you would like to keep more work we can discuss the fee for additional pieces). there will be also an glazing session available as ADD ON.

COLLECTION

Classwork is usually ready in 3-5 weeks. With larger pieces will be more likely 6-7 weeks. We will notify you by email and you can pop by the studio to collect your pieces.

Unfortunately once we have notified you, we can not keep items for longer than two weeks due to limited storage.

PRICE INCLUDES

All tuition, materials, firings and glazes.

PLEASE BRING

Something comfy to wear , and that you are not to precious about, its gonna get messy!

CANCELLATION POLICY:

All workshop/class/course bookings are non-refundable, but if you can’t make it, it’s possible to transfer to a friend who’d love it.