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WORKSHOPS and SEMINARS
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If you are interested in any of our seminars listed below

please get in touch with Maxine or Gareth on 01782 219816
who will be pleased to add you to the list.


As always on our seminars, please bring along your favourite brushes.

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We have pleasure announcing our Seminars and Workshops for 2010

Give that new diary a workout - add some dates !!

 

Workshops / Seminars for 2010

March 15th and 16th
(Monday / Tuesday)

"OFF TO THE SEASIDE"

We shall experiment with sand and clay plus a variety of speciality products to create unique
and exciting new projects.   Plus a surprise Easter project !

the projects are:-

A larger platter with a Crab and Shrimp design
Utensil jar using sand and glaze products
A slumping and draping project using real shells as moulds
A sailboat container decorated with stamps, Foundation glazes and Stroke & Coat

Cost £75 per person (subsequent bookings from same studio will be charged at £60.00 each).
Price includes a hot/cold lunch  and all materials with the exception of brushes.


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April 24th - Saturday - Workshop

"MYSTICAL MOMENTS"

Spend a magical day at Potclays using speciality products and great techniques

Come along and create a 'fun' "Sparky the Dragon, Gargoyle and Unicorn
This is a all Glaze day - using speciality glazes including Cobblestone.
We shall be doing brush work to create flowers and butterflies.


Cost £49.99 per person.  Price includes a hot/cold lunch and all materials with the exception of brushes.


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May 17th and 18th
Monday / Tuesday


Mayco Pottery Camp
A fun and informative "hands-on" workshop.

Teddy will be teaching a myriad of techniques and surface effects with correct application methods.  From greeting
cards through to a clay pencil cup with add-ons, use of stamps, press moulds, cobblestones, elements, pottery coats,
raised accents, foundations.  Take the guess work out of brush-on glazes - this course is ideal for education and
studio customers alike.   Something not to be missed.

Cost :  1 day = £59.99 per person                           2 days £85.00 per person
Price includes a hot and cold buffet lunch and all materials are included - brushes too !!

 

 

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June 11th or 12th
Friday /' Saturday
 

Bisque Barn (formerly Bisque Imports Europe) - Openhouse

Come along and join in two great product sessions (1.l/2 hour sessions - 2 per day)
Julia Grant will be teaching you how to make your own range of underglaze crayons
(a technique recently introduced in the US).  Be amongst the first to see a variety of great new shapes
and products from the Bisque Barn range.  Also take advantage of great savings on the day on all products including
bisque, glazes, acrylics and slip.  Do not miss out on this exciting day.

Cost £25.00 per person to book on 2 seminar sessions, also includes a hot/cold buffet lunch and all materials.


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Monday / Tuesday
July 12th and 13th

"Ready Steady, GARDEN !"

Bring your garden to life with these 4 exciting projects!
A large garden globe entitled "Around the World" using various techniques and products.
A choice of two dragonflies, decorated using Mayco's Elements and Jungle Gems.  A large mushroom and insect
add-ons for that finishing touch.  Last, but not least a large garden chiminea using speciality products from the Mayco range.

Cost £99.00 per person (subsequent bookings from the same studio will be charged at £75.00 each.
Price includes a hot/cold buffet lunch and all materials with the exception of brushes.

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Monday / Tuesday
September 13th and 14th

"Home is where the Heart is"

Brighten up your home with these fun and contemporary projects - lots of new shapes and techniques.
Using a variety of glaze and craft products create two contemporary vases that are new to the Mayco bisque range, followed
by our little Red Flower, an Asian Princess with style, you have seen her in the Stores, now decorate your own in your choice of colour.
Strong bold designs on a funky tall pitcher is your next project, not forgetting the candle shade and base that will be completed
using various techniques and products........a packed programme to keep yo9u busy and bursting with ideas for your studio !

Cost £99.00 per person (subsequent bookings from the same studio will be charged at £75.00 each
Price includes a hot/cold buffet lunch and all materials with the exception of brushes.

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Monday / Tuesday
October 18th and 19th

"Animal Farm"

Create a host of fun with these contemporary character projects !  Decorate large and small Hareball Hares, using the gorgeous
and classy colours from the Elements and Cascades glaze range.  Paint all your favourite characters onto a teapot, a more detailed piece but made
easy with the techniques taught - cute and functional.   Then a large platter using a Rooster design a great addition to any kitchen's decor.
Lastly, "Eggs with Legs", fun salt and pepper shakers with black metal chicken legs which will complete our farmyard theme!

Cost £99.00 per person (subsequent bookings from the same studio will be charged at £75.00 each).
Price includes a hot/cold buffet lunch and all materials with the exception of brushes.

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Saturday November 27th

"Es
sence of Christmas"

It's that time of year again, and here we are with a great choice3 of exciting and new Christmas projects.
You get to make your own choice from a great selection of projects including the fantastic new large Village
Scene Xmas Tree and Large Santa with Xmas Tree from Claymagic,.....or choose from a selection of Christmas
ornaments/collectables including tube lined designs onto a round Christmas Baubles, or why not choose a classy red
plate with a gold contemporary Christmas Tree.   Not forgetting the new large Cone Tree from Mayco, decorated
with a holly stamp design and coloured with Stroke and Coat glazes.

Cost £60.00 per person, (subsequent bookings from same studio will be charged at £50.00 each)
Prince includes a hot/cold buffet lunch and all materials with the exception of brushes.,

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All seminars will take place at Potclays Limited, Stoke on Trent Branch.  

Seminar fees are inclusive of VAT.  A non-refundable deposit is required at the point of booking a seminar place.
You will be required to bring along your favourite brushes to all courses unless indicated otherwise.
SatNav users, please use postcode ST4 6JW for front entrance (Please note there is a Height restriction at this entrance.

Special offers and discounts on selected/relevant products will be made available to all attendees.

 

For booking information contract Potclays
01782 219816  fax 01782 286506
e-mail sales@potclays.co.uk
www.potclays-ceramic-cafe.co.uk
Contact person:  Maxine Winkle