In this 'small group' day, I will give step by step guidance of hand building techniques, using coiling or slabs for you to create your own unique table lamp base. We will consider design needs for both creating a stable lamp and for access for wiring, and in the afternoon you can decorate your base with slips and oxides.
The session is suitable for those with and without experience of working with clay. You can search online for 'ceramic/pottery lampbases' for inspiration (my lamps are more sculptural so a little more challenging to wire up, so the images I have used here as examples are from various online search sources, both modern & vintage)
Apart from the lamp mechanism & shade, all materials and tools will be provided and the Kiln-firing & finish materials are included in the fee, all you need is to wear old clothes (do bring apron)
You can order & pay for lamp kits (which include instructions) at the session for £25 ( black cord/bronze holder or gold cord & gold holder) or I can give you information about where to order them yourself (I will demonstrate fitting in the session with a pre-fired lampbase).
The bases can be around 20 - 30 cm high depending on your preferred design. You can bring a shade with you , or wait until you have the finished item before purchasing a suitable shade.
Depending on your choice of decoration, some people will complete their project earlier than others, but I'm allowing for ending at around 4.30 for those using the colourful underglazes that need several coats and to dry between coats.
At the end of the session your lampbase will be :
- Taken back to my studio to be dried ( +/- 4/7 days)
- Fired in a kiln 'bisque' firing (24 hours)
- Final glaze finish, where required, applied by me (samples will be available for your to choose )
- Fired again for the 24 hour 'finish' firing.
Overall the process takes approx 2 -3 weeks.
Your lampbase will be available for collection later at my studio to be arranged with you . (If you need it to be posted, this will be at extra cost, and must be discussed at the start of the session so we can consider any particular design elements that may not survive being posting)
Parking: there are both short and long term car parks in Shaldon, the venue is in the centre of the village within easy walking distance of both car parks.
Toilets are on site
Refreshments: Tea & coffee and soft drinks provided. Fridge, oven & Microwave on site if you wish to bring your own lunch & plenty of good cafes etc locally .
Accessibility: for any individual needs, please contact Tina in advance to discuss: tina@shaldonpotterystudio.com
Cancellations/refunds: Should there be cancellations meaning the workshop is no longer viable to run, or the whole event cancelled for any other reason, you will be offered the next available date/time or a full refund
- If you can no longer attend and let me know at least fourteen days before the event, you will be refunded the ticket price, minus the eventbrite admin fees (approx 10% of the ticket price) .
- Any refunds after the fourteen day cut off will be refunded only if I manage to fill the space
See link below for the other Pottery Experiences in this series
