Join ceramic sculptor Suzie Wright to create your own unique hare from stoneware clay. Whether your is moon gazing with ears down or alert with ears up, you can make him or her as expressive as your wish. With only a small group, you’ll get plenty of help from Suzie, with guidance and demonstrations at each stage. Although all hares must be seated due to the constraints of building in just one day, your hare can be an individual and and you can create your personal artistic interpretation. No two hares will be exactly the same, that’s for sure!
Your stoneware clay sculpture will taken away by Suzie to dry out, be glazed and high fired. Once returned to you around three weeks later, it will be safe to put outside in the garden if you want.
All the tools and materials necessary will be provided.
Please note that there is a £18 materials charge payable to the tutor on the day. This covers all materials and the cots of glazing and firing.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all and provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors plus the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas and experiences. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
Arrive in time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning your session at the appointed time. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a homemade 2 course lunch. The main course will be delicious but don’t overdo it as the puds are usually worth waiting for! There will be a further afternoon break with the most wonderful cakes from Roots & Fruits Home Bakery, a North Yorkshire micro-bakery producing handmade bread and cakes. All food and refreshments are included in the price of the workshop.
Finish time is given as a target – there are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat… of course you could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make it a day being looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
Everything you need will be provided. But if you have images for inspiration, please bring them along
Please wear something you don't mind getting messy or bring an apron.
