Jilly Russell - True trou Bowl
Timing: 09:30 for 10am to 4:30pm Saturday
Class Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 5 students
Level: Intermediate - Must be able to throw consistent cylinders. Experience with porcelain is advantageous but not required.
Clay type: Audrey Blackman Porcelain
Cost: £210
What to bring: All tools are provided but you are welcome to bring your own plus…
Apron, Notebook and Pen
Aims of the course:
The aim of this one day course is to support your practice with porcelain whilst being sensitive to its needs and quirks as you throw larger, finer bowl shapes.
Starting with posture and body positioning, Jilly will teach you a variety of methods, tips and tricks for throwing bowl shapes, including reducing the amount of clay left at the base of your work. Porcelain can be both a joy and a tricky mistress to work with, requiring both direct and delicate touch. This small group course will allow for plenty of careful tutor observation and support.
N.B. No fired work is included but it may be possible to leave a piece at Vessel Ceramics to be biscuit fired and collected later for an extra charge of 2p per g.
Refreshments are provided. Lunch can be bought locally.
ABOUT JILLY:
Jilly Russell - Vessel Ceramics Founder & Teacher
Jilly is a proud member of Find a Maker, Associate member of the Craft Potters Association, Devon Artists Network and the Westcountry Potters Association.
As well as her passion for all things porcelain, she loves sharing everything she knows about clay at Vessel Ceramics which she set up in January 2023. You can find out more about her here.
Jilly is a skilled porcelain thrower and teaches in a gentle & precise way. She’s accumulated a wealth of techniques to share with you and focuses on supporting you in your unique journey in clay.
Payment:
There is a non-refundable* and non-transferrable £100 deposit at the point of booking with the balance of fees due 3 weeks before the course starts.
It is strongly recommended that you take out travel insurance in the event that you cannot attend.
Before you book a course, please make sure you read our terms and conditions here, including cancellations. Please also read our student contract here.
ACCOMMODATION:
Vessel Ceramics is nestled in the heart of Moretonhampstead, ancient stannary town on Dartmoor. There are numerous, lovely places to stay though as it is a tourist destination, it’s advisable to book as early as possible.
To see examples of local accommodation, click here.