State of Clay Miniature Throwing Porcelain Workshop
In Person 2 hours Ceramics
Summary
During the workshop, Fay will demonstrate how to throw a miniature porcelain bowl on a specialist small wheel, with coloured slip decoration applied using a brush. All materials, tools, equipment, and aprons will be provided. Children aged 11+ are welcome but must be accompanied and supported by a paying adult.
What you’ll do
Participants will have the opportunity to experience a hands-on session creating miniature porcelain ceramics using a specialist small wheel, with decoration using coloured slips. You’ll be guided through every stage of the wheel-throwing process, including centering, opening, collaring, pulling up the walls, shaping, and finishing your piece. The session will also cover what happens after the workshop, including the firing process and how your work is completed. This workshop is suitable for everyone-from complete beginners to more experienced makers. It serves as both an accessible introduction and a valuable skill-building session, offering a stepping stone for those interested in developing their own miniature ceramic practice further.
What to bring
Hair tie for long hair.
What you’ll get
After the workshop, a maximum of three works per participant will be labelled with your initials and fired twice with a transparent glaze fired to 1260C, making them strong, food safe and frost proof. They will be posted too you 2-3 weeks after the event.
State of Clay
A London based ceramicist, Fay De Winter first graduated in 2004 in Ceramics Design at Central Saint Martin’s and returned to study at Farnham University for the Creative Arts, completing a Masters in Contemporary Craft, specialising in ceramics in 2012. Since graduating Fay has participated in many events and exhibitions in England, Japan, Bali, Milan, Bahrain, Dubai and the USA. She has taught ceramics for over 20 years at various colleges, organisations and independent studios. In July 2019, she launched a new business, a mobile miniature pottery workshop, called State of Clay, holding public and private events, to further share her skills and make clay more accessible for all to enjoy.
