Three Bottles: A Still Life Workshop

YOUR TUTOR: Kate Semple

Kate’s primary interest is in the humble VESSEL, whether sculpting with stoneware clay or paper and card. Her vessels in both mediums share the same aesthetic whilst also celebrating the contrast between surface texture. Her work is intuitive, often capturing a mood or atmosphere, representing an idea like a sketch pinned on a wall.

Learn how Kate creates emotive vessels, reminiscent of an artist’s still life, thinking about how the forms interact and the shadows they create.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE
We will begin by sketching out our desired forms once we have rolled out slabs of clay to make them with. Then, as we work on the construction of our bottles, we will be looking at how different proportions, necks and fluted tops can create a varied and complimentary group. Simple decoration can be added at the final stage by drawing fluid lines, stripes or textures into the raw clay with sgraffito tools.

FURTHER DETAILS
This half-day workshop is open to adults (16+) is open to all abilities including beginners, and is a fun activity to share with friends or as an individual.

Finished pieces will be fired and glazed, ready for pickup in approximately two weeks.

Half-day workshops are a great option as a taster session if you are contemplating joining a weekly class. There is nothing like a full hands-on experience, working within a group of like-minded people, and getting a good feel for the facilities, energy and atmosphere of the studio.

Refreshments and the items you have made to take home are included in the workshop price.