About this Event
Grotesque Clay - Ceramic Workshop with Rescued Clay
Come join us at W3 Gallery (Artification) for a hands-on ceramic workshop with the talented artist Rescued Clay! Get ready to get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity as you learn how to create grotesque clay masterpieces. No prior experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to have fun! Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot now.
This clay workshop will offer participants at all skill levels the opportunity to create their own work inspired by the unique, grotesque style of Martinware. Taking inspiration from the Martin brothers’ of Southall – whose grotesque creations and humanoid “Wally birds” continue to influence ceramic artists today - this hands-on clay modelling session will utilise “rescued clay” – local material sourced from construction sites, re-purposing what would otherwise be discarded as waste.
The workshop will be run by Rescued Clay volunteers Victor Pedrosa and Prashant Patel. Victor Pedrosa blends the worlds of art and science as a ceramicist and neuroscientist. His journey into pottery began unexpectedly during a therapy session, where a simple lump of clay served as a transformative tool for expression. This pivotal moment ignited over ten years of passion and expertise in ceramics. Victor continues to embrace clay's therapeutic qualities, dedicating himself to mastering the craft. His mission is to share this powerful form of self-expression and healing with a broader audience, inviting others to explore the restorative power of pottery. Home | Victor Pedrosa Ceramics
Prashant Patel is an Architect & ceramicist. Initially through his architecture and interior work, he was always keen to engage with makers from the ‘globe’, who work with different materials, from natural to industrial. This allowed them to work on showcase pieces whilst pushing on the research testing of materials. Since 4 years ago, he has trained as a ceramist at the ‘Arts et Techniques Ceramiques’ school in Paris and now carries on with the will of exploring ceramic as a material and as a culture through its makers. Prashant Patel - London Potters
Please note that whilst creations made during the workshop will not undergo firing, participants are encouraged to take their pieces home as a keepsake of their experience.
This event is part of the Martinware Centennial Programme, celebrating the Council’s Martinware Collection and explores the legacy of the Brothers’ in Southall today. It has been produced by Ealing Council in partnership with Artification, Roaming Projects and Yonescat. The exhibition has been made possible through support from Arts Council England, with further support from Henry Moore Foundation and the Grundy Fund.
Artification has collaborated with the Council on "Grotesque Clay: Uncovering the Martinware Collection" - a VR exhibition exploring Ealing Council’s extensive collection of ceramics made by the Martin brothers of Southall. The exhibition shows highlights from the collection that have not been shown in public for more than 15 years.
Experience the exhibition using aVR headset at Southall Library or online: Grostesque Clay: Uncovering the Martinware Collection | artification
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
W3 gallery, 185 High Street, London, United Kingdom
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