Tag: Pottery

Glaze Day

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Fri 15 August Fri 15 August

*SOLD OUT* Fri 15th August
10am – 5pm | Jubilee Stores Pottery Studio, Newport
£75 | Tutor: Clair Robinson

All day glaze workshop for the intermediate potter, exploring making glazes, application techniques and more.

Do you find the whole process of glazing the main stumbling block in the studio?
This may be the day that changes your view on glazing forever!

This is a full day workshop aimed at the intermediate potter, you are not alone if you find it all a bit daunting.

Together we will cover the whole process of preparing, mixing, and getting the glaze hydrolytically accurate. It’s a hands-on experimental day, trying different techniques and methods for apply glaze to pot.

Bisque ware will be provided, however you are welcome to bring along your own stoneware pots.

Limited to 9 places.

What tools and equipment do I need?
Bisque ware will be provided, however you are welcome to bring along your own stoneware pots.
Please bring your own apron to protect clothing.

For 18yrs +
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*SOLD OUT*
Please contact the Box Office on 8224920 to be added to the Waiting List

Meet your Tutor:
After moving to the Isle of Wight as a child, Clair discovered a lifelong passion for working with clay. She studied Ceramics and Art at A level, then earned a diploma in Ceramic Design in Southampton in 1987. Her career included roles such as production manager at a local pottery, before qualifying to teach pottery at the Isle of Wight College. In 2002, the original studio site was redeveloped, and classes moved to Jubilee Stores where she is currently a tutor and technician. Affectionately known as the “Glazy Queen” or “Kiln Goddess,” Clair continues to inspire others through her teaching and love for ceramics

Visit Quay Arts Shop for a selection of quality artists materials.

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Thursday Evening Pottery

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Thu 5 June @ Thu 5 June – Thu 24 July @ Thu 24 July

Thursdays 5th June – 24th July | 7pm – 9pm
£160 for 8 week term or £20 a session (includes materials)

An evening class aimed at those who have completed beginners courses either on a Tuesday evening or Friday afternoon, or have some experience in clay.

Students will be encouraged to further progress their skills and develop new ways to work with one of the world’s most versatile substances. With Tutor Clair Robinson

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*Terms and Conditions for Courses*
*Pottery Guidelines*
Please read before booking

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New Pottery Classes Mailing List
Quay Arts have started a new Pottery Classes Mailing List. If you wish to keep up to date about when our new classes are ready to book, please click HERE to find out more.

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

Jubilee Stores

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Friday Morning Pottery

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Fri 6 June @ Fri 6 June – Fri 25 July @ Fri 25 July

Fridays 6th June – 25th July | 10am – 12.30pm
£200 for 8 week term or £25 a session (includes materials)

A relaxed morning class, there is no formal structure to the sessions. Those with some experience can come along and work at their own pace and pursue their own ideas.

Beginners are encouraged to attend Friday afternoon or Tues evening

Tutor Clair Robinson

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*Terms and Conditions for Courses*
*Pottery Guidelines*
Please read before booking

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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

Jubilee Stores

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Wednesday Afternoon Pottery

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Wed 4 June @ Wed 4 June – Wed 23 July @ Wed 23 July

Wednesdays 4th June – 23rd July | 1.30pm – 4pm
£200 for 8 week term or £25 a session (includes materials)

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*Terms and Conditions for Courses*
*Pottery Guidelines*
Please read before booking

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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

Jubilee Stores

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Wednesday Morning Pottery

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Wed 4 June @ Wed 4 June – Wed 23 July @ Wed 23 July

Wednesdays 4th June – 23rd July | 10am – 12.30pm
£200 for 8 week term or £25 a session (includes materials and firing)

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*Terms and Conditions for Courses*
*Pottery Guidelines*
Please read before booking

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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

Jubilee Stores

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Tuesday Evening Pottery

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Tue 3 June @ Tue 3 June – Tue 22 July @ Tue 22 July

Tuesdays 3rd June – 22nd July | 7pm – 9pm
£160 for 8 week term or £20 a session (includes materials)

The Tuesday evening class is aimed at the complete beginner. The tutor will introduce students to the basic techniques of working with clay, including hand-building, sculpture, and decorating. (NB. this does not include throwing on the wheel).

Come along and experience the wonders of clay in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with tutor Chris Gale. Regulars are welcome too!

Please note : you will need to come to multiple sessions in order to create finished pieces. The process is making, drying, first (bisque ) firing, decorating and then glaze firing.

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*Terms and Conditions for Courses*
*Pottery Guidelines*
Please read before booking

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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

Jubilee Stores

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Saturday Morning Pottery

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Sat 28 June @ Sat 28 June

Saturday 28th June | 10:00am – 12.30pm
£25 adult and £15 child (8-16 yr olds) – Includes materials and firing

A monthly session suitable for all abilities. Children 8-16 years old welcome if accompanied by a paying adult. With tutor Clair Robinson.

Book single session

*Terms and Conditions for Courses*
*Pottery Guidelines*
Please read before booking

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

Jubilee Stores

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Saturday Morning Pottery

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Sat 31 May @ Sat 31 May

Saturday 31st May | 10:00am – 12.30pm
£25 adult and £15 child (8-16 yr olds) – Includes materials and firing

A monthly session suitable for all abilities. Children 8-16 years old welcome if accompanied by a paying adult. With tutor Clair Robinson.

Book single session

*Terms and Conditions for Courses*
*Pottery Guidelines*
Please read before booking

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

Jubilee Stores

Tags courses and workshops, Pottery, WHATSON

Beginners 6 Week Introduction to Clay

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Fri 6 June @ Fri 6 June – Fri 18 July @ Fri 18 July

‘Beginners 6 Week Introduction to Clay‘
Fridays 6th June – 18th July | 1.30pm – 4pm (excludes 20th June)
£150 for 6 week Beginners Course or £25 a session (includes materials)

Clay is a magical material – extremely enjoyable to work with.

During the first four weeks students will learn the basic techniques of clay, through a combination of demonstrations and practicing tasks.

At the end of the 6 week course you will have learnt how to hand-build, coil and slab build.

Please Note:
Regulars are welcome to attend these sessions whilst understanding that the tutors will need to spend time guiding the beginners.
There will be general open sessions for all potters on Friday 18th and 25th July.
Book via the Single Session tab below.

Tutor Clair Robinson

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*Terms and Conditions for Courses*
*Pottery Guidelines*
Please read before booking

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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

Jubilee Stores

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Wednesday Afternoon Pottery

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Wed 16 April @ Wed 16 April – Wed 21 May @ Wed 21 May

Wednesdays 16th April – 21st May | 1.30pm – 4pm
£150 for 6 week term or £25 a session (includes materials)

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 some experience that wish to pursue their own work with guidance where needed by your tutor Juliet Collins. Wheels are available for those wishing to throw.

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*Terms and Conditions for Courses*
*Pottery Guidelines*
Please read before booking

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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

Jubilee Stores

Tags courses and workshops, Pottery, WHATSON

Saturday Morning Pottery

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Sat 26 July @ Sat 26 July

Saturday 26th July | 10:00am – 12.30pm
£25 adult and £15 child (8-16 yr olds) – Includes materials and firing

A monthly session suitable for all abilities. Children 8-16 years old welcome if accompanied by a paying adult. With tutor Clair Robinson.

Book single session

*Terms and Conditions for Courses*
*Pottery Guidelines*
Please read before booking

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

Jubilee Stores

Tags courses and workshops, Pottery, WHATSON

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Tutor Profile : Juliet Collins

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Our pottery courses are run by three experienced, passionate and skilled tutors in our bespoke Pottery studio in Newport. Juliet Collins runs our Wednesday morning and afternoon sessions and we thought we’d introduce her by asking some questions about herself as a potter:

When did your passion for ceramics start?

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.

What do you love best about teaching ceramics?

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!

Tell us a little bit about your own practice?

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.

Most useful pottery tip?

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!!

Juliet’s workshops are on Wednesdays and can be booked via Courses and Workshops.

If you would like to buy someone a workshop as a gift you can book directly online or purchase a gift voucher from our Quay Arts craft shop, open 7 days a week.
*Vouchers can only be redeemed in person or over the phone*

See some of Juliet’s work below.