# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 4-Day Ceramic Summer School 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: 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!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/downpatrick/4-day-ceramic-summer-school-2026/200029349558001
- **Event Categories**: contests, workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Downpatrick
- **state**: NI
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 11 Main Street, Killough, BT30 7QD
- **lat**: 54.25446
- **long**: -5.64379
- **full address**: 11 Main Street, Killough, BT30 7QD, 11 Main Street, Downpatrick, BT30 7QD, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 4-Day Ceramic Summer School 2026 being held?
  - **A:** 4-Day Ceramic Summer School 2026 takes place on Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 03:30 pm at 11 Main Street, Killough, BT30 7QD, 11 Main Street, Downpatrick, BT30 7QD, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 4-Day Ceramic Summer School 2026?
  - **A:** 4-Day Ceramic Summer School 2026 is organized by Preaching House Pottery.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 4-Day Ceramic Summer School 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Downpatrick, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 4-Day Ceramic Summer School 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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