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Monoprinting on Clay

£50.00

This workshop will be held in our new studio in Nairn.

Sat 23rd Jan - 10.00 -13.00

Join us at our new studio for a hands-on ceramics workshop exploring monoprinting with coloured slips and slab building.

We’ll start by experimenting with monoprinting onto clay, using coloured slips to create layers, textures, marks and patterns. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to play with colour and composition, creating your own unique printed slabs.

We’ll then turn your decorated slabs into a unique hand-built vase, learning simple slab-building techniques to shape and join the clay. Your printed surfaces will become part of the finished piece, making each vase completely one of a kind.

The workshop is relaxed, playful and experimental, with guidance throughout. No previous ceramics experience is needed, just come ready to get stuck in.

This workshop will be held in our new studio in Nairn.

Sat 23rd Jan - 10.00 -13.00

Join us at our new studio for a hands-on ceramics workshop exploring monoprinting with coloured slips and slab building.

We’ll start by experimenting with monoprinting onto clay, using coloured slips to create layers, textures, marks and patterns. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to play with colour and composition, creating your own unique printed slabs.

We’ll then turn your decorated slabs into a unique hand-built vase, learning simple slab-building techniques to shape and join the clay. Your printed surfaces will become part of the finished piece, making each vase completely one of a kind.

The workshop is relaxed, playful and experimental, with guidance throughout. No previous ceramics experience is needed, just come ready to get stuck in.

You’ll learn:

  • How to create monoprints with decorating slips

  • Layering colour, texture and pattern

  • Preparing and working with clay slabs

  • Basic slab-building and joining techniques

  • Adding monoprints to your vase

  • Embracing the unpredictable nature of the printing process

You will receive pre-rolled clay slabs and step-by-step guidance on shaping, joining, adding details, and refining your forms.

Collection

Once dried your work will be professionally fired twice and glazed for a glossy finish, this process takes 2-3 weeks. We will arrange a date where you can collect your work from our studio. If you prefer, we can post your ceramic pieces, please be aware there is an additional charge for this.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

·       Location: Unit 11A3 Balmakeith Industrial Estate, IV12 5QW

·       Duration: 3 hours

·       Price: £50

·       Ages: Under 16’s should be accompanied by an adult

·       Skill Level: Suitable for beginners – no prior experience required

·       What’s Included: All clay, slips, tools, firing and glazing, your one-of-a-kind designs to keep.

·       What to Wear: Old clothes or an apron – clay can get messy!

·       🔥 Firing & Collection: Your decorated piece will be fired and ready for collection in 2–3 weeks (collection from the studio.)

Your host:

Hiya, my name is Jaime and I am a local potter based in Nairn. I moved here last year and after setting my little home studio up I am so excited to now offer workshops, meet other creative people and hopefully have a laugh! I studied ceramics at university and will happily share my knowledge, tips and tricks and chat all things pottery to anyone who’ll listen.

Workshop Refund Policy

We totally understand, sometimes life happens!

  • Cancel at least 48 hours before: You’ll get a full refund or can move your booking to another date.

  • Less than 48 hours / no-show: Since we’ve already prepared the materials, we are unable to offer a refund or reschedule.

  • If we need to cancel: You’ll get a full refund or can choose a new date, whatever works best for you!

Just reach out, we’re always happy to help! - hello@theslipstudio.co.uk

Disclaimer: Just a heads up: Clay can occasionally crack while drying or firing, it's unlikely and the kiln gods are generally on our side, but it does happen on occasion. However, we'll do our very best to prevent it!

Please Note: These are hand building workshops, we will not be using a pottery wheel.