There will be an initial discussion and demonstration, followed by a practical approach to learning. You will work directly into clay, using two-dimensional designs, and explore how these can be developed into three-dimensional carvings and multiple tile tessellations. You can either bring artwork along or inspiration can be obtained from resource material supplied by your tutor. This will all be underpinned by some helpful hints for making handmade tiles.
By the end of the course, you will have gained the knowledge and confidence to be able to create your own handmade tiles, which will be suitable for any domestic application. It will also provide a good starting point for you to explore the tile making process further.
During the course, you will complete at least one set of carved tiles, with either a single motif or tessellating pattern, as well as creating a mould in order to make multiples of the same design.
Included
All clay, glazing and firing costs are included – large work in size and quantity may be charged extra.
What students need to bring
- Work apron – preferably cotton or laminated Fabric
- a hairband (to tie long hair back)
- optional: Any fine pottery tools or dentist tools you own (marked with your initials), a sketchbook, notebook and/or camera to record the session
Available to buy
Available from shop:
- Pottery tools
- Pottery knife
- Rough paper or sketchbook and pencil
- Natural sponge
Available from tutor:
Sets of fine pottery tools for carving and dentist tools
Additional information
Firing and glazing options:
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Leave any raw, finished pieces, which you wish to keep, for biscuit firing, basic glazing and re-firing by the College, for collection within six months.
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Leave raw, finished pieces for biscuit firing at the College. You can then book a place on a Glazing Day and glaze your own work (allowing four weeks for your work to be biscuit fired). This work will be re-fired after glazing and available for collection within six months.
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Take away your unfired pots for firing and glazing elsewhere.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio. This includes stout covered footwear, i.e. no open-toes or sandals, and safety boots, if specified.
Arrival day - first date of course
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm-9pm (attendance is essential)
Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am-5pm
Morning session: 9.15am-12.45pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 12.45pm-2pm (lunch included)
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Departure day - last date of course
Course teaching: 9.15am-3pm (lunch included)
Teaching finishes: 3pm
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.
