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About the Workshop
Sunday 15th March
10:30-4:30 with an hour lunch break
We are excited to welcome experienced potter, Russell Gibbs, Back to Fishponds Pottery on Sunday 15th March for this “Throwing Large” masterclass.
Within the workshop, Russell will guide you through preparing and throwing with large amounts of clay. You’ll be shown how to centre and pull up incrementally heavier weights – ideal for those ready to challenge and scale up their throwing.
You’ll be using our white stoneware clay.
As this masterclass is focused on building skills rather than generating work, the workshop cost does not include firing.
We will provide tea and coffee but please bring some lunch with you.
About Russell
Russell is a studio and production potter tucked away in Cheddar Gorge – he is a maker of fine earthenware and slip decorated pottery.Russell was first introduced to pottery at Rochdale College of Art in 1984. He then went on to Cumbria College of Art & Design to undertake an HND in Ceramics under the tuition of Jim Malone and Mike Dodd. Whilst studying, Russell also sought out work placements with Colin Pearson, Byron Temple in the USA, and Peter Strong.
Russell worked as a production potter all around the UK and Europe, before he settled in Cheddar in 2020.
