Join ceramicist Chris Keenan for a two-day porcelain throwing workshop on 23rd–24th May, hosted by London Potters. Learn from an artist trained under Edmund de Waal, with international experience including Japan.
Day 1 : Learn to throw miniature porcelain pots using specialist small wheels. All tools are provided, and while you can make as many as you like, up to three pieces will be selected and bisque-fired for the next session.
Day 2: Explore the exciting Micro Raku firing process in a microwave You’ll glaze and fire your bisque pots using microwave kilns, with six glazes to choose from. Expect smoke, spontaneity, and one-of-a-kind results!
After the success of last year’s event, Jack Durling returns to lead a hands-on workshop in creating your own ceramic animal sculpture. Participants will learn hollow forming and modelling techniques—including coiling, slab building, and the use of armatures—alongside drawing exercises and maquette making. Guided step by step, you’ll develop a freestanding or seated animal piece (up to 30 × 30 cm) while gaining practical skills and a deeper understanding of clay sculpture, leaving with a finished work that captures the character of your chosen animal.