MASTERCLASSES

Experience the captivating world of Porcelain, a clay that is as hard as a rock one moment and as soft as tofu the next. With its unique temperament, porcelain transforms on the wheel, ultimately offering unmatched strength, translucency, and allure – qualities that have brought empires to their knees. Join Janet DeBoos as she tames this material, providing live demonstrations, tips, and guidance for throwing with porcelain.

Class size: 14 pax.

Date/time: 28th Sept, 9am

Duration: up tp 4hrs

Ever wanted to have your own kiln? One that does traditional firing using wood? One that heats up in just an hour? This Masterclass, led by the brilliant Zhang Liming, who has dedicated his life and career to mastering clay, fire, and kilns, will teach you how to build your own Mini Wood Kiln.

Class size: 10 pax.

Date/time: 28th Sept, 2pm or 29th Sept, 2pm

Duration: up to 4hrs
Firing of mini kiln date: 1st Oct, 6pm

Ever been curious about how ceramics can shimmer with iridescence in gold, silver, and all the colours of the rainbow? Meet Greg Daly, the true master of lustres and a wizard of iridescence. In this workshop, he will unveil and explain the magic behind the mysterious world of lustre glazes. The workshop will begin with a history lesson, tracing lustre from its 9th-century Egyptian origins to contemporary applications. The Masterclass will also explore the four types of lustres: pigment, lustre glaze, fuming, and resincate. Greg will cover each technique with practical and technical methods, so you will leave with the know-how to create a lustred surface on your own work.

Class size: 14 pax.

Date/time: 30th Sept, 9am

Duration: up to 4hrs

Don’t get too excited, and please keep your clothes on! Naked Throwing refers to a traditional method of throwing that requires no tools! Considering pottery tools are basically an extension of our hands, why not return to Making from nothing through the experience of zero tools, using only clay and the wheel? With nearly two decades of professional ceramic experience, Zhang Liming is here to show you how.

Class size: 14 pax.

Date/time: 30h Sept, 2pm

Duration: 2hrs

This is the perfect class for those unfamiliar with glazes. What are glazes, how do you make them, and what kind of chemistry is required for them to melt into colours and textures? Learn the ins and outs from the Master of Glaze technology, Greg Daly, a renowned author of several best-selling glaze books. Be sure to bring your notebooks, as this hands-on class will be packed with valuable information to learn, watch and experience.

Class size: 14 pax.

Date/time: 28th Sept, 9am

Duration: up to 4hrs

Review date will be given during class.

Ever wished you could customise store-bought glazes to your liking? Maybe make them glossier, more matte, or even alter their colour tone and firing temperature? 

Join Janet DeBoos, renowned ceramics and glaze author and educator, in this Masterclass to learn precisely how to remix glazes. This popular workshop has sold out in every city she has been invited to, so don't miss out!

Class size: 14 pax.

Date/time: 29th Sept, 9am or 30th Sept, 9am

Duration: up to 4hrs

Review date will be given during class.

Join the master potter, Greg Daly, in this class, where he will share valuable tips for developing and refining forms on the wheel. Discover how small changes can significantly impact the feeling and function of your pottery. Learn to throw various shapes and forms with expert guidance and insider tips from Greg himself.

Class size: 14 pax.

Date/time: 29th Sept, 9am

Duration: up to 4hrs