Date & Time
Tue 7 Jul, 11:00 - Thu, 9 Jul 2026, 15:30 GMT & Mon 20 Jul, 11:00 - 15:30 GMT
Location:
Preaching House Pottery
11 Main Street
Killough, Down, BT30 7QD
🌞 Explore Your Creativity at Our 4-Day Ceramic Summer School 2026! 🌿
Unleash your inner artist and join us for an immersive ceramics experience like no other! Across three creative summer days, dive into a rich blend of traditional and contemporary pottery techniques—returning later for a dedicated glazing and Raku session that will bring your work spectacularly to life.
🏺 What to Expect in 2026:
👉 Slab Building: Create beautiful forms using expertly guided slab techniques.
👉 Low Relief Carving: Add depth, texture, and intricate detail to your work.
👉 Handbuilding Coiling: Explore the ancient coiling method to build expressive forms.
👉 Large-Scale Vessel Making: Challenge yourself with ambitious, sculptural pieces using handbuilding and structural techniques.
👉 Surface Decoration: Personalise your creations with slips, textures, and layered design approaches.
👉 Slip Dipping: Experiment with colour and fluid surface finishes.
👉 Sgraffito: Carve bold, graphic designs through slip for striking contrast.
👉 Sample Raku Glazing Techniques: Learn the fundamentals of Raku glaze application in preparation for your final firing session.
✨ Return for a Glazing & Raku Firing Session:
Come back to complete your pieces with glazing, including a hands-on introduction to the expressive, smoky magic of Raku firing.
🍽️ Lunch Provided:
Enjoy delicious lunches each workshop day to keep your creativity energised.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore ceramics at a deeper, more adventurous level. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced maker, this summer school is designed to inspire, challenge, and empower your creativity.
🌟 Limited spaces available—book early to secure your place!
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