{"product_id":"pottery-ceramic-lamp-base-thursday-14th-january-6pm-till-9pm","title":"Pottery - Ceramic Lamp Base | Thursday 14th January - 6pm till 9pm","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic Lamp Base Workshop -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eJoin Vicky from Vicky Potting, an experienced hand-building ceramics tutor based in Derbyshire \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eAdd a beautiful, warm glow to your home with a functional piece of art created entirely by you! In this relaxing and rewarding 3-hour workshop, you will design and sculpt your very own ceramic lamp base, customised to perfectly match your interior decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Learn \u0026amp; Create:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing a combination of slab-building and coiling techniques, you will construct a sturdy stoneware lamp base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shape: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe choice of design is entirely yours! The finished base will be approximately 10–15 cm in diameter and 15–20 cm tall. I will have some beautiful example shapes on hand for you to copy, or you can let your imagination run wild with your own unique form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details: \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce your base is formed, we will carve patterns or textures into the clay. These carved details are specifically designed to allow the stoneware glazes to \"break\" beautifully over the edges during firing, creating stunning effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e We will guide you to leave the perfect-sized opening at the top for your light fitting, a spacious opening underneath the base for easy assembly, and a neat little recess at the bottom so the power cord sits completely flat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Electrical Fittings are INCLUDED:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo turn your sculpture into a fully functioning lamp, we will supply a high-quality electrical kit featuring a gorgeous antique brass finish and a switch on a white power cord. All electrical components in our kit conform to BS600238 regulations and carry full CE approval. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eDuring the workshop, we are strictly focusing on the pottery and creating the ceramic base. The electrical fittings will be supplied as a separate kit for you to assemble at home. Don't worry - it is a very straightforward process and isn't difficult to do! Instructions are included in the kit. \u003cstrong\u003e(Lamp shade not included).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiring \u0026amp; Glazing: \u003c\/strong\u003eAt the end of the session, you will choose from a beautiful range of glaze colours. Vicky will then take your lamp bases away to be carefully dried, bisque-fired, glazed, and kiln-fired to stoneware temperatures. Your finished, durable lamp base will be ready for collection from the venue within \u003cstrong\u003e3 to 4 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplexity Levels 1 and above: The Explorer (Beginner)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus: Introduction to clay with basic technics and shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience: Perfect for absolute beginners,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis class includes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll materials and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 high-quality electrical kit featuring antique brass finish and switch on a white power cord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep by step instructions and demonstrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of glaze colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional firing and glazing of your finished piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinks and delicious cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10% OFF in our gift shop on the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVENUE ADDRESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-10 Chapel Street, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3DL\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePARKING:\u003c\/strong\u003e We have onsite parking to the rear of the property (Via Booth Street)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT HAPPENS NEXT:\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive a booking confirmation, later followed by an ‘everything you need to know’ email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/byheathermay.co.uk\/pages\/workshop-cancellation-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"This workshop is led by Vicky Potting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58434112618878,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/9923\/6388\/files\/IMG_4798.jpg?v=1794339628","url":"https:\/\/byheathermay.co.uk\/products\/pottery-ceramic-lamp-base-thursday-14th-january-6pm-till-9pm","provider":"by HeatherMay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}