Join the Sue Pryke Studio team to learn the basics of this fascinating technique, including how to mix up your own casting slip, how to achieve good fluidity as you pour slip into the mould and how to maintain clean casts, making for a better finished product. Trimming and finishing techniques will be covered, alongside troubleshooting some common issues with firing.

This workshop is the perfect introduction to slipcasting, using production moulds and learning from one of the UK’s leading studios in this technique.

Attendees will also be able to buy a mould of a mug from Sue’s own collection, a setter mould to help keep pieces in shape in the kiln and coloured slip casting, ready-mixed and made up for you to continue your slipcasting journey at home. Sue’s book Design & Create Contemporary Tableware will also be available to purchase in the studio to help guide you further.

The workshop will run from 10am - 4pm on Saturday 20th July 2024.

Everything you need to know:

• Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

• All materials will be provided. We will be using some basic shapes that we use all the time in the studio and a range of coloured casting slips.

• Please bring your own packed lunch, as well as your own apron.

• Please wear suitable clothing for working in a ceramic workshop as there is a likelihood your clothes may get dirty.

The workshop will take place at Sue Pryke Studio, Unit 6 Evergreen Field Farm, Pincet Lane, North Kilworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6NE.

We are located on Pincet Lane in North Kilworth, next door to Alberts Archives and HMS. We are 3 miles from Lutterworth or J20 on the M1 and 8 miles from Market Harborough. There’s plenty of parking available, please see the signage for Parking For Units 5A-E & Unit 6.

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Cancellation policy.

In the event you are no longer able to join the workshop, please email info@suepryke.com

A full refund will only be given if the refund is received 2 weeks prior to the course. Cancellations between 2 weeks and 5 days of the workshop means the session can be transferred to another workshop date.

Cancellations within five working days of a booking the session will still be charged at the full fee and no refund given.

We reserve the right to cancel any courses if it’s not feasible to run the session and will try to reallocate a suitable date for you, otherwise a full refund will be given.