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New ceramic Workshops in Hastings in February and March 2012

Plate making Sunday 5th February 11-3pm at Dudley Road Studios. Decorating the plates, Sunday 19th March 11-3pm We use under glazes and oxides to paint the plates after they have been bisque fired. To find out more and to sign … Continue reading

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Plate making workshops – some final results

We have been making ceramic plates for several weeks now in Dudley Road Studios, and here are some of the results. Jill made this plate for a friend who lives on a narrow boat in Oxford. I like the ferns … Continue reading

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Plate making workshops; part 4

We are still making ceramic plates at the Dudley Road workshops. This week we have been busy decorating the plates. Several people used tracing paper to transfer images onto the plates While others decided to paint under glazes directly on … Continue reading

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Plate making workshop part 2, decorating ceramic plates

Clay is great for picking up the most delicate detail. Use textured materials such as sacking or lace, corrugated cardboard, mesh produce bags, or found objects such as wood blocks, leaves and ferns and gently roll or press your chosen … Continue reading

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