Animals Unearthed Workshop

During this Hands-On Workshop Louise will teach you the modelling techniques needed for you to make a animal from clay.

Louise will bring along some examples of her work that can be used for inspiration. She will demonstrate the modelling techniques needed for you to make such an animal from clay. You will, with guidance, design the piece that you want to make and combine the techniques demonstrated to make the form from white earthenware clay.

The finished shapes with be coated with a terracotta slip and Louise will demonstrate how to decorate the piece by etching the design through the slip into the clay. You will leave their work to be dried out, bisque fired and re-fired with a clear glaze. Your unique animal can be picked up a few weeks later.

The workshop is not suitable for beginners, just those with some experience with basic handbuilding techniques. These workshops are open to adults (18+), and the cost includes instruction, materials and the animal you make. Refreshments provided throughout the day, but please bring a packed lunch.

This workshop is led by Louise Bell. Please click HERE to see examples of Louise's work.

Louise is a ceramic artist living in East Sussex, who initially studied Psychology and worked in Further Education Colleges for 18 years, before doing an MA in Craft at Brighton University and participating in the Craft Council’s Hothouse programme. Her first career has informed her ceramics practice and led her to explore ways that ceramics can investigate emotional and social issues. She makes project based, hand built sculptures with multi - layered surfaces and multi - layered meanings.