two-day course making 'wild' pottery

location: near Lewes, East Sussex

This is a two-day course over consecutive Saturdays.

 Make handbuilt pottery in beautiful woodland using locally dug 'raw' Sussex clay, and try out using clay that we'll dig on the day. Experiment with making and adding inclusions which will strengthen our pots enough for them to be fired in an open fire on the second day.

On day two, we'll fire the pots in an open fire, foraging some of the fuel from the woods. It's an exciting process to take part in and magical to witness clay being transformed by fire. In the afternoon, we'll have a go at fire-making using percussive and friction methods while we keep an eye on our pots and wait for them to cool enough so they can be taken home at the end of the day.  You never know exactly how your pots will turn out so it's always a thrill. Suitable for all levels, including beginners. Max 8 participants.

We'll also have time set aside for connecting to the beautiful surroundings, making the day a nourishing as well as a learning experience.

Ruby Taylor is a qualified and experienced teacher, working with all ages. Originally trained in 3-dimensional design, she has developed a special interest in working with natural, foraged materials. She also teaches a wide variety of ancient crafts and technologies, mostly outdoors, as part of an archaeology interpretation team.

dates: see 'book online' below

the venue is a privately-owned woodland located near Lewes in East Sussex