Wednesday Morning Pottery
A weekly session suitable for all levels
A relaxed mixed ability pottery class for all levels. There is no formal structure to the sessions but beginners will be taken through basic pottery techniques to allow them to gain skills needed to pursue their own ideas. This class would also suit those with more experience that wish to pursue their own work with guidance where needed by your tutor Juliet Collins.
All our pottery sessions take place at Jubilee Stores Studio Complex which houses a fully equipped pottery studio. Jubilee Stores is located on Newport Quay, Newport. PO30 2EF. MAP
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Meet your tutor
Juliet Collins
My passion for ceramics started at school. From a young age I used to make things out of sweet wrappers and the plasticine but since I discovered clay at the age of 11 there was no holding me back! I was lucky to have an amazing pottery teacher too who really nurtured and encouraged me to go to art college.
I’ve been teaching ceramics now for 35 years and it still amazes me how much students can achieve once given a few simple techniques. There are so many exciting things to learn. I love watching students evolve and grow in confidence as they discover which methods and styles that really inspire them. Though I specialise in animals my students have free rein to make just about anything they wish!
When I’m not teaching I primarily make animal sculptures from a very textured clay and use matte glazes which really suit the style of my work. (Check out my facebook page Juliet Collins Animal Sculptures) . I do throw pots on the wheel occasionally but I’ve always been a great animal lover and the natural world is where my inspiration comes from. My studio is in a room on the side of my house in Totland. I sell direct to my clients and partly through galleries and shops on the Island and the mainland and through shows like Wolverton Manor Garden fair, Open Studios and the occasional exhibition on the mainland and undertake commissions.
My most useful pottery tip is to try anything (within reason!) There are ‘rules’ on how to do most things in ceramics but it’s always good to try something different if you’re curious as you never really know what could happen! Run it by your tutor first of course!!
Your Tutor: Juliet