Ceramic arts workshops
At our Edinburgh based ceramics studio we cultivate creativity through specialist wheel throwing workshops. Here learners set out with a skills building approach., establishing a muscle memory for the motions and pressures needed to control the clay. From here the focus shifts to personal design choices and creativity. Routes are found through clay processes which culminating in the intense atmosphere of the kiln.
A dynamic material; clay presents us with rich opportunities for creativity from states of wet through to dry. Found inspirations and design ideas are arrived at in the studio in respect of form, surface, tonality and colour.
Recognising that every path through ceramic learning is different, our limited group sizes enable time to accommodate different learning and making styles, while offering appropriate and well-timed support. Throughout you will gain a broad technical knowledge aiding your progression within the ceramic craft.
Technical support is always available with good opportunity for one-to-one. While each learner has dedicated use of a wheel during throwing workshops. The ceramics studio is a bright workspace located within a bustling building of art studios in central Edinburgh.
Courses in wheel throwing and glazing
Courses provide an extended time to connect with the clay process. A space to learn a broad set of skills across a set of workshops. Designed both for beginners and those with a background in clay practice.
Courses in wheel throwing within a condensed time span.
This is a three week course allowing time for learning and making experience during the summer season. Learn a broad set of wheel throwing and glazing skills across six workshops. Designed both for beginners or those with a background in clay practice.
Wheel throwing taster sessions
Taster workshops offer a rounded introduction to wheel throwing technique. Gain hands-on experience with clear direction and guidance. Pieces produced are glazed and collected after the firings.
Individual workshops
Stand alone workshops focussing on specific aspects of ceramics practice.
These workshops give the opportunity to drop into new aspects of clay practice. Equally suitable for those with a background in clay and as stand alone experiences for those at early stages or complete beginners.