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GROUNDWERK 6.2: Intro to Ceramics 1 – Form

SAT 30 NOV 2:30 – 4PM // FREE & OPEN TO ALL

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An introduction to forming ceramics by pinching and building with coils. Explore these slow, hand-shaping methods that involve squeezing and pressing the plastic clay. Working with terracotta, this is a hands on session for anyone interested in working with clay. You will discover the relationship between the clay and weight and finished product and how our hands affect the shape. By the end of the session you will produce a plate or a bowl or another object. The work is going to be fired and will need to be collected from Turf.

Groundwerk is a monthly series of free practical workshops for artists and creatives wishing to gain the skills to support their practice.

This workshop is free to attend and open to all but booking is recommended, as spaces are limited. Children of attendees are very welcome to join!

// ABOUT AGATA NOWAK

Agata Nowak is a ceramic artist influenced by art and crafts movement. She loves individuality, irregularity and all things organic. Agata’s latest project involved creating ceramic garden of flowers with communities of Croydon.

www.agatanowak.co.uk

Image credits:

Images courtesy of Nick Holliday

KEY ACCESS INFO​

  • To help us support you best, please let us know if you have any access needs when booking.
  • For access info about getting to Turf and the Turf space, click here.
  • Our unit in the Whitgift Centre is 4 minutes walk (0.2 miles) from Wellesley Road Tram stop via the underpass, and 7 minutes walk (0.3 miles) from West Croydon Station and 8 minutes walk (0.4 miles) from East Croydon station.

 

WORKSHOP CODE:

Turf aims to be a space where all are welcomed & respected. We ask all attendees to align with this spirit when booking and support us in creating a welcoming & collaborative atmosphere together. We ask that everyone is;

  • Kind and respectful in our language and behaviour towards others. Turf is a space which is anti racism, sexism, homophobia and ableism.
  • Considerate of others’ time; allowing others room to speak & engage.
  • Respectful of the space itself as belonging to many people, treating the space & objects with care.
  • Attend wherever possible: In 2023, around 30% of people booking free tickets didn’t turn up! Our free tickets are limited and in high demand. Every person who doesn’t turn up means someone else can’t attend, so please let us know if you can’t make it to free up a space. If you don’t attend twice or more without letting us know, you may be restricted from booking again.

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