Workshop 305 Community Interest Company

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In this workshop, you will explore a range of techniques to create your own unique plate. You will begin by press moulding your own plate which you will then work with layers of coloured underglazes and slips. 

You'll create your own unique design which you'll reveal in the final stages by peeling back your stencils.  We'll have some newspaper on site but please come with pre prepared cut out shapes if there is something in particular that you like. Please make sure that these are not too intricate as these may not work as well. 

Once complete, your piece will be fired and glazed ready for you to collect a few weeks later. The workshop is an excellent opportunity for you to learn a new skill whilst relaxing and using your hands. You will leave this session with a beautiful piece that you can treasure forever.  

This is a shared community space, please ensure that your work does not cause offence to others that view it or might handle it – this includes the use of profanities and offensive language. We are aware of a current popularity for this but it is not something that we are prepared to encourage in our space. We reserve the right to withhold firing any items that we deem unsuitable.



*Photos show a range of previous work made at both a plate and bowl workshop**

**We reserve the right to use photos of work being made and finished pieces on our on social media pages and we appreciate your support with this**  


MAKE A PLATE OR BOWL - STENCIL

Karen Markham

A lovely relaxing class, expertly lead by Eloise. Bonus - a beautiful plate to follow, hopefully - but that "waiting to see" is also part of the fun of clay!

Alison Lodge

POTTERY TASTER SESSION - MAKE YOUR OWN PLATE

Beth Lucas

I bought this workshop as a birthday present for my husband. He loved everything about it. Waiting anxiously now to find out if the plate has survived the firing!

Get creative at this handbuilding workshop!

Question 1

We’re a Social Enterprise and regularly submit grant applications. Can you please let us know the first part of your postcode as this information about our students is often requested, e.g SW19. Thank you!

This workshop is very hands on and is suitable for people who have attended our beginners workshops or have had previous experience working with clay and have a knowledge of the basics.

At the workshop we have:\
3 electric kilns of varying sizes

6 electric pottery wheels

A slab roller and a clay extruder

A large selection of plaster moulds and modelling tools

A good selection of slips, underglazes and glazes

We use a range of clays – white and speckled buff throwing clays, White Earthstone hand building clay, buff clay, crank and terracotta.

A comprehensive selection of reference books with access to a printer and Wifi.

When you join the workshops you will have a space allocated on the shelf. We have a limited number of plastic storage boxes but please consider supplying your own to store your work in within your storage area.

There is an additional charge for materials and firings according to weight and size. These prices are subject to change, suppliers have increased prices 3 times over the past year and electricity costs will be increasing threefold in the near future.

There will be an additional charge for clay according to the weight of the pieces you make (fired and glazed). Payment will be taken after the first firing.

Improvers Pottery Sessions - Bundles

Sally Clarke

A fabulous space with all you require to unleash your creative side. The tutors are so informative and supportive, I’m hooked!

Always a fun session great facilities and space to work. 

Nick

Treated myself to this course at the beginning of the year. It's been a wonderful, relaxing, creative and therapeutic experience and the staff at Workshop 305 are great too! Even if you don't feel you have any 'creativity' on you, or don't have any prior experience - the support from the tutor was fantastic and seeing the finished versions of the items you have made yourself is truly special. Thanks Workshop 305, I'm already thinking about what I can make in the Improvers Workshop 

Laura Fletcher

This is a great class. Ella is very knowledgeable and helpful and the studio has extensive facilities for anything you want to make.

Chris Parker

Loved the first session- will definitely be back! zoe was extremely helpful and a great teacher- thank you!

Come and improve your ceramics skills with us!

Improvers Pottery Sessions 

WE’RE A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AND REGULARLY SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS. CAN YOU PLEASE LET US KNOW THE FIRST PART OF YOUR POSTCODE AS THIS INFORMATION ABOUT OUR STUDENTS IS OFTEN REQUESTED, E.G SW19. THANK YOU!

Question 2

If this is your first time booking improvers sessions, please let us know your experience. If you've attended at least 14 improvers sessions with us, please type N/A, thank you!

Question 3

Do you have something in particular that you would like to make?  This workshop is self lead.

Question 4

Would you feel confident working/making without tutor assistance for 30 minutes?

Question 5

Do you have experience in both hand-building and wheel throwing?

Standard Ticket

A little discount when you come along with someone

Ticket for Two

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POTTERY TASTER SESSION - MAKE YOUR OWN PLATE

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