CERAMIC CLASSES / WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

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Weekly Class Schedule
FAQ's
Weekly Class Details
Weekend Workshop Schedule
Weekend Workshop Details
Corporate Away Days
Photos from Plaster/Mould Making Workshop
Gallery of Students Work

WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE:

PRIOR BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

PLEASE NOTE CLASSES/WORKSHOPS ARE VERY POPULAR
SO BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

DAY:	TIME:	DETAILS:	FEE:	DURATION:
MONDAY EVENING	7.30-9.30pm	CLASS RUNS ALL YEAR ROUND- ALL LEVELS WELCOME.	€160	6 week block
TUESDAY MORNING	10.30am-12.30pm	CLASS RUNS ALL YEAR ROUND- ALL LEVELS WELCOME.	€160	6 week block
TUESDAY EVENING	7.30-9.30pm	CLASS RUNS ALL YEAR ROUND- ALL LEVELS WELCOME.	€160	6 week block
WEDNESDAY EVENING	7.30-9.30pm	CLASS RUNS ALL YEAR ROUND- ALL LEVELS WELCOME.	€160	6 week block
MON./ TUES./WED.	AS ABOVE	INTRODUCTORY CLASSES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. [Subject to availability.]	€ 30	2 hour class
MONDAY-SUNDAY	Flexible.	ONE DAY WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE WEEKDAYS OR WEEKENDS FOR CORPORATE & PRIVATE CLIENTS.	€100 € 50	Full day Half day
SATURDAY or SUNDAY	10am-4pm	WEEKEND WORKSHOPS RUN ONCE A MONTH, ALL YEAR ROUND-SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS & DATES. ALL LEVELS WELCOME.	€90 €170	Full day 2 Days

***The next weekend workshop will be on the 15th and 16th November 2008, this months topic is Reinventing the Teapot. Please contact me to book your place. See below for futher details.***

Frequently Asked Questions

I AM ALSO AVAILABLE TO FACILITATE:

COMMUNITY/SCHOOL ART PROJECTS

CORPORATE GROUPS / TEAM BUILDING EVENTS

PRIVATE PARTIES etc.

WEEKLY CLASS DETAILS:

Come and learn how to make hand built ceramics with an award winning artist in a purpose built, bright, modern, fully equipped studio in Castleknock, Dublin.

We cover the following hand building methods: press moulds, hump moulds, slab building, soft slabbing, coiling, pinching, modelling - tailoring the method to your individual project.

There is a strong emphasis on the courses on good construction methods, excellent finish and finally on first-rate decorating techniques; we use coloured slips as well as a wide palette of glazes. As you can see from the Gallery of Students Work below the results speak for themselves. Almost all of the pieces you see were made by beginners.

We only use the best quality stoneware clay (including paper clay), slips and glazes.

There is a relaxed & friendly atmosphere where first-class tuition is guaranteed.

All levels welcome from complete beginners to more advanced students and classes are small to ensure individual attention. So whether you are a total beginner, an improver or have been working with clay for years there is a place for you in these classes.

The fee is €160 for a six week block (run over 6 consecutive weeks) and includes all materials, glazes, firing and use of equipment and tools. After the initial six week course you can then join up for another six weeks if you wish, some people choose to come to classes on an ongoing basis, although this is entirely up to you.

Weekend workshops run once a month the fee is €90 per day, see below for details.

Classes run all year round so no withdrawal symptoms over the summer months!

You can join at any time as long as there is a place available, to check availability please email or call me. I will respond to your email or call very quickly.

Give pottery a try it's a great way to relax and de-stress.

Not sure if pottery is for you, why not try an introductory class for €30 before you commit to a six week course?

Prior booking is essential for all classes and a €60 deposit is required to hold a place - please call Michelle to book your place at 01-6405614 and 087-2047695 or email me at michelle@ceramicforms.com. I now also accept Laser/Visa/MC as a payment method. Full Terms and Conditions and Payment Methods for classes are available in FAQ.

Your Frequently Asked Questions answered.

Gift Vouchers available for pottery classes, they make a great gift for that special occasion.


Fiona Hannon putting the final touches to her slab built lamp, while it is leather hard.	The finished lamp by Fiona Hannon, decorated in a Cobalt Matt glaze.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 2007-2008

***Please scroll down to see the upcoming workshops***

DATE:	TIME:	TITLE/TOPIC:	PRICE:	AVAILABILITY:
20th & 21st January 2007	10am-4pm	Hand Building/Paperclay Workshop	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
13th February 2007	2-5pm	Corporate Away Day	-	FULL
24th & 25th February 2007	10am-4pm	Coil Built Sculpture Workshop	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
2nd March 2007	11am-2pm	Corporate Away Day	-	FULL
24th & 25th March 2007	10am-4pm	Glazing Workshop	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
28th & 29th April 2007	10am-4pm	Plaster/ Mould Making workshop	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
26th & 27th May 2007	10am-4pm	Running & Maintaining your Kiln	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
14th June 2007	5-8pm	Corporate Away Day	-	FULL
7th & 8th July 2007	10am-4pm	Coil Built Sculpture Workshop (Suitable for all levels)	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
28th & 29th July 2007	10am-4pm	Hand building Workshop	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
25th & 26th August 2007	10am-4pm	Glazing Workshop	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
30th September 2007	10am-4pm	Hand-Building Pottery Workshop	€ 90 1 day	FULL
16th November 2007	1-4pm	Corporate Group	-	FULL
23rd November 2007	1-4pm	Corporate Group	-	FULL
25th & 25th November 2007	10am-4pm	Hand-Building Pottery Workshop	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
15th & 16th December 2007	10am-4pm	Hand-Building Pottery Workshop	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
26th & 27th January 2008	10am-4pm	Mixed Media in Ceramics [This exciting workshop explored the use of combustible materials such as paper, wood, textiles, grains, seeds & plaster as well as non-combustibles like metal, wire and glass.]	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
16th & 17th February 2008	10am-4pm	Glazing and Decorating Techniques	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
8th & 9th March 2008	10am-4pm	Paper Clay Workshop [Paper Clay is a dynamic clay medium to work with as it allows a lot more freedom than conventional clay. We will incorporate both liquid and plastic clay to achieve dramatic results! Suitable for beginners and improvers]	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
5th & 6th April 2008	10am-4pm	Modelling The Human Figure Suitable for beginners and improvers	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
10th May 2008	10am-4pm	Plaster/Mould Making Workshop [Suitable for beginners & improvers, click here for photos from the last Plaster Workshop.]	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
14th June 2008	10am-4pm	Private Workshop	-	FULL
15th June 2008	10am-4pm	Decorating Techniques in Clay. Suitable for beginners and improvers.	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
6th July 2008	11am-5pm	Hand Building Pottery Workshop. Suitable for beginners and improvers	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
16th, 17th & 18th July 2008	10am-4pm	3 Day Summer Sculpture Workshop (Suitable for intermediate to advanced level).	€270 3 days	FULL
26th & 27th July 2008.	10am-4pm	2 Day Beginners Summer Workshop (This will be an intensive course aimed at beginners to clay. You will learn all the basic construction methods like Press Moulds, Coiling, Soft Slabbing & Slab Building. You will also learn about slips, glazes and various other decorating methods. We will also introduce you to current professional ceramic practices and the creative process from concept to finished form.)	€180 2 days	FULL
23rd & 24th August 2008	10am-4pm	Water Features in Ceramic. Suitable for beginners and improvers	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
15th Oct 2008	10am-1pm	Corporate Group	-	FULL
11th & 12th Oct 2008	10am-4pm	Hand building workshop	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	FULL
15th & 16th Nov. 2008	10am-4pm	Reinventing the Teapot. Not all houses are square and not all teapots are round! In this hand building workshop we will take a fresh look at the humble Teapot and come up some new designs and ideas. Everyone will create their own unique functional Teapot. Suitable for Beginners and Improvers.	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	*Now Booking*
13th & 14th Dec. 2008	10am-4pm	Hand building workshop	€ 90 1 day €170 2 days	*Now Booking*

PLEASE NOTE WORKSHOPS RUN ONCE A MONTH ALL YEAR ROUND.
DATES ARE RELEASED A FEW WEEKS BEFORE EACH WORKSHOP, JUST EMAIL ME IF YOU WANT TO BE CONTACTED WITH THE WORKSHOP DATES EACH MONTH. EARLY BOOKING IS RECOMMENDED AS THE WORKSHOPS ARE VERY POPULAR.

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Have you always wanted to try your hand at pottery?

Or have you tried pottery before with little success?

Or are you interested in learning about Paper Clay, the use of mixed media, mould making, glazing or a particular hand building technique?

Whether you are a beginner or an improver these intensive workshops are a great way to work on your pottery skills in a positive learning environment.


Celine Charousset working on a sculpture constructed in Paper Clay at a workshop.	Celine's finished piece after glazing.

Weekend Workshops run once a month (see table above for dates) on a Saturday and/or Sunday.
The dates for workshops are released a few weeks before hand, if you would like to go on the mailing list for workshops please email me with your mobile number and I'll text you when I'm taking bookings.
Or just contact me to register your interest in an intensive workshop on hand building, glazing, slips, paper clay, mixed media or mould making.
There is an emphasis on good construction methods, glazes, slips and decorating techniques.
Pottery is a great way to relax or just as a way to have fun and get way from it all.
Because clay is such a relaxing medium you will really unwind and de-stress during the workshop.
Throughout the day you will construct and decorate a feature piece which can then be collected after firing.
The workshops are of course suitable for beginners and improvers alike and don’t worry you do not have to be “creative” to really enjoy the workshop.
The fee is €90 per person per day (10am-4pm) or €170 for 2 days and includes all materials, use of equipment/tools, glazes and firing, as well as a home cooked lunch and refreshments.
Workshops can be booked at short notice provided there is availability.
A 50% deposit is required to book a place on a workshop, deposits are non-refundable and 24 hours notice is required for cancellation. I now accept Laser/Visa/MC as a payment method. Full terms and conditions for workshops available in FAQ.
This is a great opportunity to really enhance your skills in a small class where first class tuition is assured.
Only the best quality clay and glazes are used on all my courses.
All levels of ability welcome, from beginners to improvers.
Frequently Asked questions.
Here are some photos from a recent workshop.
Workshops are also available for Corporate Groups and Private Parties.

For further details please call Michelle:

087-2047695 and 01-6405614 or email me at michelle@ceramicforms.com


Esti Cubillo working on her coil built piece at the leather hard stage.	Esti working on her piece after the bisque firing &the glaze had been applied.	The final piece after being glaze fired to 1260 C degrees in a red reactive glaze.

GALLERY OF STUDENTS WORK


Coil Built Sculpture with glass detail by Elena Annunziata.	Slab built Bird House by Deborah Moon.	Slab built Table lamp by Margaret Dickon

Modelled Fairy by Aoife Crowe.	Bird Bath and stand by Maeve Toner.	Slab Built planter by Elena Annunziata.

Detail from coil built & modelled pot by Deborah Moon.	Modelled "Harry Potter" figure by Sean Crowley	Orb Planter by Mary O'Neill.

Soft-slabbed piece, slipped and
glazed by Ed McDaid.
Sculptural Candle Holder by Yvette Yates. Horse Modelled by Cathy Cooper.

linda finn
deirdre mac mackin

Bowl decorated with reactive glaze by Linda Finn.

Lamp base slipped and glazed by Linda Finn.

Garden Ornament slipped and glazed
by Deirdre MacMackin.

Press-moulded Garden Ornaments
by Christine McMahon.
Slab-built flower pot by
Deirdre McMackin.
Bowl decorated in reactive glaze by
Kelly Meegan.

Wall Clock by Fiona Hannon. Wall clock by Grainne O'Keeffe. Mirror by Deirdre MacMackin.

Slab-built Bird Box by Rosemary Duff Water Feature by Rosemary Duff. Slipped & Glazed Bowl by Linda Finn.

Slipped and glazed bowl by Deirdre Earle. Coil built sculpture by Esti Cubillo. Slab built flower pot by Deirdre McMackin.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Kelly Meegan. Slipped and glazed bowl by Ed McDaid.
Goblet by Laura Farrell &

jug & bowl by Grainne O'Keeffe.

Slab-built Vase by Rachel O'Keeffe. Slipped and glazed bowl by Esti Cubillo.
Slipped and glazed bowl by Deborah Moon.

Coil built sculpture by Ed McDaid.
Soft slabbed vessel by Christine McMahon
with glass inserts. Candle holder, slipped and glazed
by Deirdre Earle.

Coiled vase by Deirdre Earle. Slab built water feature by Deborah Moon.
Outdoor Candle Holder by Christine McMahon.

Boot modeled by Maria Lawlor ,
decorated with slip & an oxide wash .
Wall piece slipped and glazed
by Deborah Moon. Soft slabbed vessel, slipped and
glazed by Maria Lawlor.

Bowl slipped & glazed by Siobhan Duffy. Platter slipped & glazed by Kate Lynn. Vessel slipped & glazed by Siobhan Duffy.

Cube slipped & glazed by Christine McMahon. Slipped & Glazed bowl by Siobhan O'Sillivan.
Vessel slipped & glazed by Rachel O'Keeffe.

Chinese incense burner carved, slipped and
glazed by Deborah Moon. Two piece vessel slipped &
glazed by Celine Charousset. Bowl slipped and glazed by Fiona Brophy.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Celine Charousset. Slab built lidded box by Fiona Brophy. Bowl slipped & glazed by Kate Lynn.

Coiled vessel slipped & glazed by Kate Lynn. Bowl slipped & glazed by Emily Degrae. Lamp base slipped & glazed by Rachel O'Keeffe.

Tree sculpture modelled by Ed McDaid. Paper Clay Sculpture by Celine Charousset Paper Clay Sculpture by Fiona Brophy.

Paper Clay Vessel by Deirdre Earle. Slipped & Glazed bowl by Aine Kane. Slipped & glazed bowl by Veronica Smart.

Coiled Vase by Veronica Smart. Candle Holder wih glass inserts by Deirdre Earle. Incense stick holders by Fiona Brophy.

Umbrella stand by Maria Lawlor. Paper clay vessel by Deborah Moon. Slipped & glazed bowl by Emma Hussey.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Michelle D'Alton. Slipped & glazed bowl by Carol McGinty. Slipped & glazed bowl by Jenny Duggan.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Bernie Price. Slipped & glazed bowl by Catherine McGuinness. Slipped & glazed bowl by Martine Nash.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Aoife Kelly. Slipped & glazed bowl by Wendy Nugent. Slipped & glazed bowl by Louise Donegan.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Ger Egan. Glazed bowl by Caroline Murphy. Coil built sculpture by Fiona Brophy.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Jill Marland. Slipped & glazed bowl by Louise. Slipped & glazed bowl by Joe.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Alison Bardsley. Bowl slipped & glazed by Paula Guzzanti. Coil built - carved sculpture by Deborah Moon.

Paper clay sphere by Katy Lynn. Paper clay candle holder by Katy Lynn. Slipped & glazed bowl by Geraldine Byrne.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Doreen Connaughton. Slipped & glazed bowl by Frank Mullen. Tea pot by Celine Charousset.

Shot glasses by Celine Charousset. Hop-scotch tile by Frank Mullen. Soup vessel slipped and glazed by Maria Lawlor.

Castleknock Dublin 15
01-6405614 and 087-2047695
michelle@ceramicforms.com


Soft-slabbed piece, slipped and glazed by Ed McDaid.	Sculptural Candle Holder by Yvette Yates.	Horse Modelled by Cathy Cooper.

Bowl decorated with reactive glaze by Linda Finn.	Lamp base slipped and glazed by Linda Finn.	Garden Ornament slipped and glazed by Deirdre MacMackin.

Press-moulded Garden Ornaments by Christine McMahon.	Slab-built flower pot by Deirdre McMackin.	Bowl decorated in reactive glaze by Kelly Meegan.

Wall Clock by Fiona Hannon.	Wall clock by Grainne O'Keeffe.	Mirror by Deirdre MacMackin.

Slab-built Bird Box by Rosemary Duff	Water Feature by Rosemary Duff.	Slipped & Glazed Bowl by Linda Finn.

Slipped and glazed bowl by Deirdre Earle.	Coil built sculpture by Esti Cubillo.	Slab built flower pot by Deirdre McMackin.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Kelly Meegan.	Slipped and glazed bowl by Ed McDaid.	Goblet by Laura Farrell & jug & bowl by Grainne O'Keeffe.

Slab-built Vase by Rachel O'Keeffe.	Slipped and glazed bowl by Esti Cubillo.	Slipped and glazed bowl by Deborah Moon.

Coil built sculpture by Ed McDaid.	Soft slabbed vessel by Christine McMahon with glass inserts.	Candle holder, slipped and glazed by Deirdre Earle.

Coiled vase by Deirdre Earle.	Slab built water feature by Deborah Moon.	Outdoor Candle Holder by Christine McMahon.

Boot modeled by Maria Lawlor , decorated with slip & an oxide wash .	Wall piece slipped and glazed by Deborah Moon.	Soft slabbed vessel, slipped and glazed by Maria Lawlor.

Bowl slipped & glazed by Siobhan Duffy.	Platter slipped & glazed by Kate Lynn.	Vessel slipped & glazed by Siobhan Duffy.

Cube slipped & glazed by Christine McMahon.	Slipped & Glazed bowl by Siobhan O'Sillivan.	Vessel slipped & glazed by Rachel O'Keeffe.

Chinese incense burner carved, slipped and glazed by Deborah Moon.	Two piece vessel slipped & glazed by Celine Charousset.	Bowl slipped and glazed by Fiona Brophy.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Celine Charousset.	Slab built lidded box by Fiona Brophy.	Bowl slipped & glazed by Kate Lynn.

Coiled vessel slipped & glazed by Kate Lynn.	Bowl slipped & glazed by Emily Degrae.	Lamp base slipped & glazed by Rachel O'Keeffe.

Tree sculpture modelled by Ed McDaid.	Paper Clay Sculpture by Celine Charousset	Paper Clay Sculpture by Fiona Brophy.

Paper Clay Vessel by Deirdre Earle.	Slipped & Glazed bowl by Aine Kane.	Slipped & glazed bowl by Veronica Smart.

Coiled Vase by Veronica Smart.	Candle Holder wih glass inserts by Deirdre Earle.	Incense stick holders by Fiona Brophy.

Umbrella stand by Maria Lawlor.	Paper clay vessel by Deborah Moon.	Slipped & glazed bowl by Emma Hussey.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Michelle D'Alton.	Slipped & glazed bowl by Carol McGinty.	Slipped & glazed bowl by Jenny Duggan.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Bernie Price.	Slipped & glazed bowl by Catherine McGuinness.	Slipped & glazed bowl by Martine Nash.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Aoife Kelly.	Slipped & glazed bowl by Wendy Nugent.	Slipped & glazed bowl by Louise Donegan.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Ger Egan.	Glazed bowl by Caroline Murphy.	Coil built sculpture by Fiona Brophy.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Jill Marland.	Slipped & glazed bowl by Louise.	Slipped & glazed bowl by Joe.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Alison Bardsley.	Bowl slipped & glazed by Paula Guzzanti.	Coil built - carved sculpture by Deborah Moon.

Paper clay sphere by Katy Lynn.	Paper clay candle holder by Katy Lynn.	Slipped & glazed bowl by Geraldine Byrne.

Slipped & glazed bowl by Doreen Connaughton.	Slipped & glazed bowl by Frank Mullen.	Tea pot by Celine Charousset.

Shot glasses by Celine Charousset.	Hop-scotch tile by Frank Mullen.	Soup vessel slipped and glazed by Maria Lawlor.

CERAMIC CLASSES / WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

GALLERY OF STUDENTS WORK

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