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I thrive on the excitement and joy I feel inside when learning a new pottery skill. Wanting to pass this feeling onto others I welcome you to join me in my Bristol pottery studio, in the city centre, to find and enjoy your creative potential with clay.
I have multiple classes available including, learning to throw, hand building classes and one off porcelain workshops. In each class you will learn how to shape and form the clay and will be introduced to a variety of tools and techniques.
When you have made your ceramic creation, I will fire and glaze your work, which will take up to 4 weeks. Your pieces will then be ready for collection from my pottery workshop in Bristol.
These ceramic classes have been designed for all abilities for beginner potters to the more intermediate ceramist, and with a small class size of up to eight people, there is lots of space and time to provide focused and tailored tuition.
Testimonials
“I started Jess’s classes when I first moved to Bristol about a year ago and it is still very much a highlight of my week. I have learnt a variety of techniques and decorative finishes and most importantly the class has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere”
“Although I have been doing Jess's course for 3 years, each term I surprise myself with what I am able to achieve - and it is Jess' guidance and pushing that gets me there each time. I wouldn't swap the joy that comes at the beginning of each term when classes start again for the world.”
Porcelain Workshop
10am – 4pm
This is an introduction into hand building with porcelain. In the morning you will learn how to prepare the clay, use templates to build your forms and will construct up to three vessels. We will break for lunch, letting your pieces dry a little so in the afternoon you will, learn how to fettle and professionally finish the pieces.
One to One - Potters Wheel
Weekdays Monday - Friday
This is a build your own pottery class, choosing from three different skill workshops to put together a weekly program that is best tailored to you.
Suitable for beginners, children and those who would like to just spend some time making and creating on the wheel.
6 week pottery class
Tuesday Evenings - 5.45pm - 8pm
This 6-week workshop is suitable for beginners to intermediates. I have a selection of different clays you are able to work with and during the course you will learn a variety of handbuilding, decorating and glazing techniques. You are also able to come and work on personal project where I am able to support you with technical advice.
Tailored Workshops
If you and your friends, colleges, corporate or craft group would like to take part in a workshop you are more than welcome to get in contact so we can arrange a tailored workshop to best suit you.
I can also open these up to larger groups and make it suitable for your needs. This option will also be perfect if you are planning hen dos, birthday parties of all ages and private events.
Visiting Potter
I am very happy to come to you. If you are a University, Arts Institution or pottery studio and are looking for a visiting potter, I would love to come and run a workshop.
I have run workshops at Unit 12 and Putney School of Art and Design and The Bristol Folk House