Katrina Pechal’s teaching specialism includes throwing large scale sculptural pieces, and working with glazes to develop highly textural surfaces. She has teaching experience in most ceramic disciplines and particularly enjoys introducing different firing techniques to her students, encouraging them to explore the effects of the firing atmosphere on their work.  She is very proud to have mentored and inspired many of her students to set up their own studios and businesses some award-winning! Some of her younger pupils have been especially successful in ‘ The Young Craftsman of the year award’ at The South of England Show in Ardingly.