This course includes all aspects of pottery – throwing, hand building and modelling. Many types of clay are available – stoneware, porcelain and crank. A wide selection of glazes, slips and decorating materials can be employed including the use of glass if desired. All students are individually taught and all the courses are suitable for complete beginners in addition to more advanced students. Firing is by the oxidation method using electric kilns.
Anthony Eccles completed an MA in Ceramics at Bathspa University in 2014 where I concentrated on experimental work. The resulting sculptures express a physicality and movement that celebrates the expressive potential of the clay and a desire for relaxed spontaneity. His wheel thrown forms act as a canvas – dipped in white slip, then vigorous, gestural overlapping and sweeping marks applied with a ladle. The intention is to trust in the process. Anthony uses soft clay encouraging a looser, more fluid and immediate style of throwing on the wheel. He exhibits regularly across Oxfordshire.

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