Linda Bloomfield who holds a PhD in Chemistry, is a potter, author, and teacher. She makes porcelain tableware, which she sells worldwide, and is a respected author of several books on glaze chemistry and development, including Science for Potters, Colour in Glazes, and Special Effects Glazes. Linda has been teaching at the Forest Row School of Ceramics for over seven years, visiting twice a year to work with our full-time students and lead this two-day workshop. This workshop is designed to introduce the chemistry behind glaze materials and how they react and response with each other in the kiln. It will provide potters with the knowledge and confidence to experiment, adjust, and develop their own glazes. Day 1 (10 AM - 4 PM) The day will focus on discussing your chosen base glaze recipes, mixing test blends, and preparing test tiles for firing, which will be done overnight. Lunch and refreshments are included. Day 2 Linda will give a lecture on glaze materials, covering their effects, chemistry, usability, sustainability, and origins. This will be followed by a Q&A session and a review of each student's glaze test results, freshly fired from the kiln. Lunch and refreshments are included. What to bring: •At least 25 small, bisque-fired tiles (approximately 6x4 cm) for glaze tests, made from the clay you work with. If using stoneware, these will be fired during the course so the results can be assessed with Linda. •Earthenware glaze tests must be taken home to be fired. Linda will then discuss the results with you over Zoom. •20 small, lidded containers (roughly the size of a hummus container) •A small sieve (80-100 mesh) •A set of scales that measure down to 1 gram •A dust mask •An apron •A notebook and pen If you're unable to bring any of the above, please let me know.

This 3-day workshop is designed to introduce combining wheel throwing with traditional coiling techniques to create large-scale pots, inspired by African coil pots. This workshop requires Intermediate throwing experience so is not suitable for beginners. Please note, the focus of this workshop is on learning technique rather than producing a finished, fired piece to take home. The pieces made during the workshop will not be fired here, but you are welcome to take them with you. There is no additional charge for materials used. We’ll start by throwing the bases of our pots, using as much clay as we can handle, and then continue building the form using coils. If time allows, we will also look to decorate them to finish. Includes Lunch and refreshments Day 1 (10 AM - 4 PM) •We will begin with a film about traditional African coiling techniques, followed by a discussion on form, function, and decoration with our own pots in mind. •You will design your pieces on paper as a starting point, understanding that during the making process, ideas and forms may change. •I will demonstrate the throwing process, and then you will throw your own bases with my support and guidance. •We’ll be working on two pieces at a time, allowing the clay to dry and rest between sessions. The bases will dry overnight. Day 2 (10 AM - 4 PM) •I will demonstrate how to add coils to our forms, and then you’ll have the opportunity to try it yourself with my help and support. •This will be a hands-on day where we focus on building up the form with coils. Day 3 (10 AM - 4 PM) •On the final day, we’ll focus on finishing and decorating our pieces. What to Bring: •Sketchbook and pencil/pen for design ideas. •Apron to protect your clothes. •Small towel for drying hands. •Your own tools if you have them (tools will also be provided). •A heat gun or hair dryer for drying your pieces between sessions. •Boxes and packaging if you’d like to take your pieces home.

Join renowned ceramic artist Emily Myers for a two-day masterclass focusing on her distinctive approach to wheel-thrown forms and intricate surface decoration. Emily is celebrated for her precise fluting, faceting, and carving techniques that transform simple vessels into sculptural works of art.emilymyers.com Over the course of this hands-on workshop, participants will: Learn Emily's techniques for throwing a variety of vessel forms on the potter's wheel Explore methods of fluting, faceting, and carving to create dynamic surface textures Understand the importance of proportion and form in relation to surface decoration Receive personalised guidance to refine throwing and decorating skills

Facebook This masterclass is designed for ceramicists and artists eager to deepen their understanding of integrating form and surface, drawing inspiration from both organic and mechanical influences. Pieces made are not fired but you are welcome to take them home Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Join highly regarded ceramicist Wayne Clark for a two-day masterclass focusing on expressive wheel-thrown forms and surface decoration techniques. Wayne’s work is celebrated for its strong, confident forms and his ability to bring vitality to surfaces through thoughtful, intuitive mark making. Over the course of this hands-on workshop, participants will: Explore Wayne’s unique approach to throwing on the potter’s wheel, including altering and assembling forms Learn surface decoration techniques using slips, oxides, textures, and resist methods Discover how to build rhythm and expression into both form and surface. Watch live demonstrations and benefit from direct, supportive feedback during personal making sessions. Engage in conversations about creativity, process, and the influence of materials and spontaneity in Wayne’s practice. This workshop is perfect for intermediate to advanced makers looking to push their creative boundaries, refine throwing skills, and develop more expressive surfaces. Pieces made are not fired but you are welcome to take them home

Join renowned ceramic artist Craig Underhill for an immersive two-day masterclass exploring the intersection of form, texture, and landscape-inspired abstraction. Craig's slab-built vessels serve as three-dimensional canvases, capturing the essence of place through layered surfaces and expressive mark-making. Over the course of this hands-on workshop, participants will: Learn Craig's techniques for constructing slab-built forms that evoke a sense of landscape and place Experiment with various surface treatments, including the application of slips, engobes, and oxides Explore mark-making methods such as sgraffito, monoprinting, and texturing to create depth and narrative Engage in discussions about the influence of environment and personal experience on artistic expression This masterclass is designed for ceramicists and artists eager to deepen their understanding of integrating form and surface, drawing inspiration from the natural and built environments. Pieces made are not fired but you are welcome to take them home.