Hello potters!
We've got lots to tell you about this week! Including every type of firing we can possibly make available for you to get involved in, a chrissy deco workshop, a couple of exhibitions and more... Get into it! :)
Diploma assessment exhibition
Saturday 1st November
10am - 2pm
ArtMakers (next door to the WSP studio)
It's been a hectic time for our Diploma students of late, as they've each been working hard to finish their body of work for the end of year assessment exhibition. We wish them all the very best in their assessments, and congratulate them on their progress and achievements. ❤️
They've also graciously made this exhibition available for all of us to come and have a look this Saturday as well. 10am to 2pm at ArtMakers, next door to the WSP studio. Please come along and support them, and take a look at the tremendous and inspiring work they have created this year.
Phoenix wood firing
It's not too late to sign up for this firing, and it's the last one for 2025, so get in quick and get involved this Saturday!
These are the dates you'll need to be available for the prep and firing days:
Saturday 1st / Sunday 2nd November (date TBC): Prep day: organize wood, prep shelves and kiln
Saturday 8th November: packing kiln
Sunday 9th November: firing kiln
Saturday 15th / Sunday 16th November (date TBC): unloading kiln
For everything else you need to know and to sign-up, visit the booking page here.
Raku firing - now with Obvara
Tuesday 11th November
6pm - 9pm
Members and non-members welcome.
We're raku-ing again! Get involved in this awesome, fast-firing process! Our raku expert, David Kenny, will run this event providing you with an opportunity to fire a few items each.
** For this firing, one of our members would also like to trial some Obvara techniques, and David is happy to include this as part of the raku firing. So, if you've always wanted to give this a go, sign-up and find out more here.
Pit firing - 29th - 30th November
Saturday 29th November, 10am - loading and firing the pit
Sunday 30th November, 2pm - unloading the pit
Are you keen to try out pit firing? We're running another WSP pit firing at Caroline Hamilton's, so here's your chance!
All you need is some bisque fired pots to bring along and pop into the pit. If you're keen to get involved in the firing too, there's plenty of chance for that. And of course we'll share a kai on firing day, so please bring a plate to share.
Find all the info you need and sign-up online. If you have any questions, have a chat to Libby in the studio :)
Christmas decoration workshop
Custom make your own heirloom Xmas decorations
Sunday 16 November 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Suitable for beginners, no experience required.
In this workshop you will be shown a variety of techniques to make your own unique Christmas decorations. Your creations will then be bisque fired on your behalf to collect and decorate however you choose at home (paint, glitter etc). Let loose and have fun!
Exhibition by Larissa Milsum
Come along to Larissa Milsum's solo exhibition at 2pm this Saturday at Framing House. Larissa has a long affiliation with WSP and is such a talented potter, we can't wait to see what she will be showcasing!
Last classes for 2025
Our last two 4-week classes for the year are now online and open for enrolments - check them out...
Introduction to Pottery
Fridays, 6pm – 9pm, for 4-weeks, starting 10th October
More info here
Wheel Throwing Taster
Sundays, 10am – 1pm, for 4-weeks, starting 12th October
More info here
End of year dates
Sunday 30th November - Last date for private kiln bookings
Book in early to make sure you can hire a kiln before this cut-off date.
Monday 8th December - Bisque firing deadline
We recommend dropping off your pieces for bisque firing by this date, to make sure you get them back in time to glaze them and fire again before we close. You will still be welcome to leave work for bisque or glaze firing after this date, and we will do our best to process it, but we can’t guarantee that it will make it through before we close for the holidays.
Monday 15th December - Glaze firing deadline
We recommend dropping off your pieces for glaze firing by this date, to make sure you get them back before we close. You will still be welcome to leave work for bisque or glaze firing after this date, and we will do our best to process it, but we can’t guarantee that it will make it through before we close for the holidays.
Monday 15th December, 10am - 4pm - Working Bee
Annual working bee - we'll get sign-up sheets sorted for this soon, but please save the date in the mean time.
Tuesday 16th December, 5.30pm - Christmas Party
No Play with Clay, come along to the xmas party, share a kai and take part in the Secret Santa thievery instead.
Friday 19th December, 4pm - Studio Closes
This is your last chance to get into the studio for 2025, and last day for pick-ups. The studio will close at 4pm, and will reopen again on Monday the 12th of January.
Studio schedule
Here’s how things are looking for the coming week, but as always, check the online calendar before you come in 😊
Friday 31st October
10am – 4pm: Members' Open Studio
6pm – 9pm: Intro to Pottery Class
Saturday 1st November
10am – 4.30pm: CLOSED for Liz Heller workshop
Sunday 2nd November
10am – 1pm: Wheel Throwing Class
1.30pm – 4.30pm: CLOSED for Liz Heller workshop
All day: Wood kiln prep day
Monday 3rd November
9.30am –4pm: Wheel Throwing Class
1pm – 4pm: Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm: Hand Building Class
Tuesday 4th November
9.30am – 12.30pm: Wheel Throwing Class
1pm – 4pm: Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm: Play with Clay – thanks Margaret and Margaret! xx
Wednesday 5th November
9.30am – 12.30pm: Play with Clay - thanks Yasmin and Kristen! xx
1pm – 4pm: Members’ Open Studio
4pm – 5.30pm: Kids’ Play with Clay
6pm – 9pm: Wheel Throwing Class
Thursday 6th November
9.30am – 12.30pm: Sculpture Class
1pm – 4pm: Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm: Wheel Throwing Class
Friday 7th November
9.30am – 4pm: Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm: Intro to Pottery Class
Saturday 8th November
10am – 1pm: Play with Clay – thanks Tim! xx
1pm – 4pm: Members’ Open Studio
4.30pm - 7.30pm: CLOSED for private booking
All day: Wood kiln loading day
Sunday 9th November
10am – 1pm: Wheel Throwing Class
All day: Wood kiln firing day
