The Ceramic Sculpture & Paperclay Courses

Catering to all levels of experience, from beginners to professional potters. Personal tuition is given to all participants and Ian also gives demonstrations of his unique techniques, which have been developed over thirty years of working in this genre. The courses offer a stimulating and varied approach to new ideas and methods of construction for anyone interested in discovering practical ways of producing their work.

Essentially designed for tuition in all methods of hand building and sculptural techniques including the use of combined materials, armatures and the use of paper and flax clay and other bodies for hand building and figurative sculpture. Including ideas for surface decoration, firing and kiln construction. Starting on the first day personal tuition will be given to all participants, at what ever level of experience, be they beginners or professionals. Ian will also give demonstrations of his unique methods of construction. The courses offer a stimulating and varied approach to new ideas and methods of construction for anyone interested in descovering new and practical ways of producing their work.

 

The Studio

Ian Gregory's studio is situated in the heart of Thomas Hardy's Wessex (Dorset), which is famous for its unspoilt countryside. The village is within a short drive of Dorchester, Sherborne and Blandford Forum. Set in the folds of the Dorset downs close to Milton Abbas and designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Dorset coastline is just twenty minutes drive away, where you can visit Durdle Door, Corfe Castle and Lyme Regis or any of the historic towns and National Trust houses that abound in the country. There are also numerous restaurants and pubs in the local area.

 

Four Day Course

Starting from 9.30am Friday to 4.30pm Monday.

This course caters for all levels of skill from beginners to professional potters and covers aspects of materials, armatures and the use of paper and flax clay’s and other bodies for hand building and figurative sculpture. The course includes information and ideas for surface decoration as well as kiln construction and firing methods.

Each day is divided into sections for both demonstrations and for working alone under instruction. The best pieces made by students in the first two days will be bisc fired by the end of the course and any other work may be taken away to be finished at a later date.

Throughout the course you will receive a great deal of information so please bring a note book and camera if you wish, plus an overall, a towel and any modelling tools you prefer using, plus some packing materials for transporting your work home.

 

Dates

The dates for the 2008 courses:

DATES NOT YET SET!

These dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances so please email us for confirmation of exact dates for each course.

The course fees include tuition, materials, refreshments and a light lunch. A (non-refundable) deposit of £50 must accompany each booking and the full balance to be paid one month prior to the start of the course or we will offer your place to another on the waiting list. The numbers of places on the courses are limited so early booking is advised.

Though we are happy to take bookings via email we will still need your written conformation and deposit to secure a place on the course.

For exact dates, bookings, prices and additional information about these courses or to be added to our mailing list please contact Ian and Lynda Gregory.

The Studio, Crumble Cottage, Lower Ansty, Dorchester, Dorset. DT2 7PN. UK.

Telephone and Fax: +44 (0) 1258 880 891

Email: ian@ian-gregory.co.uk