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Summer School Age 9- 14
Monday- Friday 9am- 12.30pm (drop-off from 8.30am)
2 weeks: Monday July 21st- Friday August 1st

These is a skills-based course giving young-people the opportunity to learn all the basics of working with clay: slab building, coiling, wheel-throwing and glazing.

The first week we will introduce the group to all the different techniques and the range of functional and sculptural that is possible, we will work with them to design a project for week 2, where they may choose to focus more on sculpture, wheel throwing or surface pattern.

The course includes all materials and firing. All pots are fired to stoneware temperature with food-safe glazes.

Cost
Course fees for young people are based on household income, and taken in three monthly installments, so that it's hopefully affordable for all children to participate.

Low household income, under £32,500: three installments of £120
Basic household income £32,500- £50,500: three installments of £135
Intermediate household income £50,500- £68,500: three installments of £150
Higher household income, over £68,500: three installments of £165

Who will be teaching the course?

Sara Jane is a long-term member of Open Artspace, a keen potter and textile artist. Sara Jane is a qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience working with children and young people. Before qualifying as a teacher Sara Jane studied Art and Design, then worked as a stop-motion animation puppet maker for Disney, MTV and Warner Brothers. 

 

Giada is our fabulous studio technician, responsible for firing our members work and managing the studio. She has worked in school arts education for eight years, she has a degree in cultural heritage and a masters in theatre design, as well as formal training in arts education. Giada is a long-term member of Open Artspace, a keen potter and puppet maker.
 

Please complete the direct debit form and also send an email to hello@openartspace.org with the following info:​

  • Your child's name and age

  • Which dates you would like to book

  • Your income bracket

  • A contact phone number 

  • Any health or special needs we should be aware of

8 week After School
Thursdays 4.30- 6pm
Age 8+
Starting August 21st

Young people will be split into two groups P6 & P7, S1- S3 and projects will be tailored to each age group, we have  a ratio of 1 tutor to 6 participants.

This is a skills-based courses giving young-people the opportunity to learn all the basics of working with clay: slab building, coiling, wheel-throwing and glazing. The course includes all materials and firing. All pots are fired to stoneware temperature with food-safe glazes.

Course Structure

Weeks 1 & 2: A slab-building project
Week 3: Glazing and wheel throwing

Weeks 4 & 5: A coil-building project

Week 6: Sgraffito tiles and wheel throwing
Week 7: Carving and relief decoration

Week 8: Glazing

Cost
Course fees for young people are based on household income, and taken in three monthly installments, so that it's hopefully affordable for all children to participate.

Low household income, under £32,500: three installments of £50
Basic household income £32,500- £50,500: three installments of £55
Intermediate household income £50,500- £68,500: three installments of £60
Higher household income, over £68,500: three installments of £65

Who will be teaching the course?

Sara Jane is a long-term member of Open Artspace, a keen potter and textile artist. Sara Jane is a qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience working with children and young people. Before qualifying as a teacher Sara Jane studied Art and Design, then worked as a stop-motion animation puppet maker for Disney, MTV and Warner Brothers. 

 

Giada is our fabulous studio technician, responsible for firing our members work and managing the studio. She has worked in school arts education for eight years, she has a degree in cultural heritage and a masters in theatre design, as well as formal training in arts education. Giada is a long-term member of Open Artspace, a keen potter and puppet maker.
 

Please complete the direct debit form and also send an email to hello@openartspace.org with the following info:​

  • Your child's name and age

  • Your income bracket

  • An emergency contact phone number 

  • Any health or special needs we should be aware of

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