About this Event
Come along and make a trio of small serving dishes perfect for tapas, olives or other snacks. Our workshops are relaxed, informal and perfect for beginners or those who’ve worked with clay before. Workshops make brilliantly unusual gifts too and gift vouchers are available.
Using stoneware clay, you will learn to hand build the dishes using slabs of clay and can draw your decoration or choose from a wide selection of stamps to create your own unique patterns. You will also be able to pick from seven glazes to have your pieces finished in.
Tuition will be provided by two experienced ceramicists and with small numbers on our workshops, you can have as much or as little guidance as you like! All materials and firing are included as well as use of equipment on the day.
After the workshop your creations will be carefully transported back to the studio where they will be fired and glazed. The finished pieces will be wrapped and ready for collection about 3 weeks later from workshop venue.
Whether you've got bags of ideas and inspiration or not, don't worry, we'll provide any help you need to make something brilliant!
About Us
Amy is a studio potter based near Newcastle upon Tyne. She graduated from the University of Sunderland with a first-class honours degree in Glass and Ceramics before going on to establish her own independent ceramics studio.
She works with stoneware and porcelain to create wheel-thrown home and tableware which are functional as well as beautiful. She values craftsmanship, sustainability and heritage and loves to help others discover the joy of clay through classes and workshops.
Admissions
Please note, one ticket admits one person for the workshop. The workshop cannot be split between two or more people. Transfers can be requested up to 30 days before the event. For further information on our booking and cancellation policy please visit: https://www.amyrutherfordceramics.com/cancellation-policy
The Venue
Newcastle Cathedral encapsulates the rich narrative of the city within its ancient stones and timeless monuments, chronicling over 900 years of Newcastle's evolution. The iconic Lantern Tower, originally a navigation point for ships sailing the River Tyne, stands as a beacon of light in the city.
The workshop is held either in an upstairs room overlooking the refectory and its ornate decoration or in the nave, surrounded by the stunning stained glass, historic ledger stones and ancient monuments. Both spaces are accessible.
Newcastle Cathedral is accessible by rail, bus, Metro and by car. There are several Metro stations nearby, the closest of which are Monument and Central, both less than 10-minute walk away. The nearest mainline railway station is Newcastle Central Train Station. The Haymarket bus station and Eldon Square bus station are both a 15-minute walk from the Cathedral, serving buses to various North-East locations. The nearest major public car park can be found on Dean Street.
For further information please visit https://newcastlecathedral.org.uk/visit/getting-to-us/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Newcastle Cathedral, Saint Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
GBP 46.00
