GLOOP AND FORMS WORKSHOP

with JIHYUN KIM

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£380 (MEMBERS £340)

Sunday 8th and Sunday 15th November

(2:00 - 6:00pm)

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Join ceramic artist Jihyun Kim for an immersive two-day pottery workshop exploring the creative potential of Gloop glaze. Designed for makers with some handbuilding experience, this workshop combines sculpture, surface design, and material experimentation to push the boundaries of glazing.

Throughout the masterclass, you'll explore a range of techniques for working with Gloop glaze, from understanding how it behaves on different forms to using it as a creative tool for texture, movement, and surface expression. You'll create both a three-dimensional sculptural piece and a flat ceramic tile, giving you the opportunity to experiment with a variety of glaze applications and effects.

As a special highlight of the workshop, participants will receive a Gloop glaze recipe to take away, giving you the opportunity to continue experimenting with this unique glaze approach and further develop your own surface decoration practice beyond the workshop.

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Between the two sessions, all work will be bisque fired and prepared for glazing and decoration on the second day.

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Day 1 – Handbuilding & Design (4 hours)

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• Artist talk and introduction

• Overview of the workshop and Q&A

• Introduction to Gloop glaze: its properties, creative possibilities, and demonstration of forms designed to work with the glaze

• Sketching and planning your designs

• Handbuilding a sculptural ceramic piece and creating a flat tile for glaze experimentation

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All work created on Day 1 will be bisque fired before the second session.

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Day 2 – Gloop Glaze Application (4 hours)

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• Demonstration of Gloop glaze decorating techniques

• Hands-on application of Gloop glaze to your sculptural piece and tile

• Individual guidance and creative experimentation

• Group sharing and final Q&A

By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained practical knowledge of working with Gloop glaze, a collection of test pieces and finished works, and the confidence to continue exploring this distinctive glazing process in their own ceramic practice.

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Jihyun Kim (b. 1997, South Korea) is an award-winning ceramic designer based in London. She holds an MA in Ceramics and Glass from the Royal College of Art. Internationally recognized, her work has been exhibited at Collect, Milan Design Week, the British Ceramic Biennial, and Officine Saffi. She received the Collect Open Bursary and won the Rosalind Stracey Ceramic Award from Cockpit Arts.
Jihyun Kim’s creations blend sculptural and functional elements, drawing inspiration from her Korean cultural heritage and the mystical qualities of ceramics. Her work is informed by Korean fairy tales, folk beliefs, and superstitions.

Firing (two piece p.p) and materials included.

Limited spaces – early booking recommended!

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HALLOWEEN CLAY AND WINE NIGHT

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£80 p.p (*includes a glass of wine)

Saturday 31st October

(6:00 - 8:00pm)

This Halloween, get creative with clay, wine and a little spooky magic
at our Hammersmith studio!

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Join us for a special two-hour wheel-throwing experience in a dark and atmospheric studio. You’ll have your own pottery wheel and be guided by a professional tutor with a short demonstration before getting hands-on. Create your own pieces and give them a Halloween twist using black, red and orange coloured slips. Add textures, fingerprints and personal details to make each piece your own.

Enjoy a glass of wine, spooky music and a fun, atmospheric setting while you create.

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You’ll be able to take home up to two of your finished pieces, once they’ve been glazed and fired collection within 4 weeks). Firing, in-house glaze, coloured slips, aprons and all materials are included.

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No experience needed - just come ready to get your hands dirty!

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Limited spaces available, adults only.

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VALENTINE’S DAY COUPLES POTTERY

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£160 per couple (*includes a glass of bubbles)

Sunday 14th February 2027
1:30 - 3:30pm OR 4:30 - 6:30pm

This Valentine’s Day, step into a warm, romantic studio and share a luxurious two-hour wheel-throwing experience for couples only at our Hammersmith studio!
 

You and your partner will work at facing pottery wheels, guided by a professional tutor with a short demo before hands-on creating. Shape something meaningful together - or create a piece for each other, swapping pots to add personal touches like fingerprints, textures, or final shaping!

Enjoy a glass of bubbles each, gentle music, and an intimate atmosphere designed for connection, creativity, and a little indulgence.

Finish your pieces with red or black coloured slip to decorate them, then choose your favourite from two in-house glazes for the final finish. We’ll take care of the glazing and firing, and your piece will be ready for collection within 4 weeks.

No experience needed - just come, create, and celebrate love in clay!

Firing of up to two pieces p.p, aprons and materials included. 

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Limited spaces – early booking recommended!