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Pinch Pots with Coiling
A small ball of clay is gently pressed inwards to create a trough, or bowl shape. The bottom is flattened and the sides are stretched and smoothed to an even thickness and then flattened slightly to allow the addition of coils. Coils are tubes of clay that have been rolled on a surface to an even thickness and length. Several are placed evenly on the top smoothed edge of the pinch pot bowl. The coils are smoothed together and blended to form a seamless finish. The pot is now ready for adding handles or decoration.
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Coil Pot
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Hare Vase
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Acorn Pot
Coil Pot by Sue
Hare Vase by Helen
Acorn Pot by Margaret
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Coil Pot
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Coil Shell
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes
Coil Pot by Jane
Coil Shell by Jenny
Cup by Lizzie
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Colander
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Line Vase
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Jug
Chicken Colander by Claire
Line Vase by Claire
Jug by Sarah
Plaque Work
Plaques made from flattened clay can be created in many sizes and styles, from a small wall tile to a large house sign.  Plaques and tile work involves the process of slab rolling, which is explained in more detail below in the slab building section.
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Tiles
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Plaque
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Plaque
Tiles by Vicki
Mermaid Plaque by Helen
Plaque by Rachel
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Mermaid Tile
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Tile
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Landscape Tiles
Mermaid Name Plaque by Jo
Bird Tile by Lisa
Landscape Tiles by Katie
 
A lump of clay is placed upon a piece of material on a table. Two flat guide sticks can be used to create an even thickness of between 7 - 12 cm and are placed either side of the clay. Using a wooden rolling pin the clay is rolled out to an even finish. The flat panel is now ready to cut into sections. To join the clay together the edges must be lightly scored and then glued using slip. Slip is made with clay and a small amount of water mixed to form a paste. All rough edges must be smoothed and then the piece is ready to decorate.
Slab Work
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Class Slab Box
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Cat Rack
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Class Slab House
Flower Box by Sarah
Letter Rack by Sharon
Barn by Kim
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Bird Box
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Bottles
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Frog Box
Bird Box by Clare
Bottles by Julia
Frog Box by Annabel
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Class Daisy Box
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Lantern
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Figures
Daisy Box By Sue
Japanese Lantern by Vidyah
Figures on Bowl by Lisa

Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Slab
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Class Slab Box
Zoo Cramics Pottery Classes Fish Box
Pirate Chest by Eric
Patterned Box by Clare
Fish Tray by Emma
Modelling
Modeling and sculpturing techniques can be applied to both coil and slab work. The main thing to remember is not to allow areas to get to thick. In the initial building stages the whole body of the piece can be pin pricked to allow any trapped air to escape during firing, the holes can be smoothed over during the modelling stage. It is also very important not to allow any air to be trapped inside the work, so adequate ventilation holes must be created through each chamber and especially on the base.
Zoo Ceramics POttery Classes Angel
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Horses
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Bust
Angel by Ian
Horses by Dave
Portrait Head by Caroline
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Owl
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Fairy Tower

Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Puffin
Owl by Lisa
Fairy Tower by Donna
Puffin by Linda
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Owl
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Class Policeman
Owl by Kenny
Head by Sue
Policeman by Claire

Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Snail
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Dog
Snail by Katie
Dog by Julie
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Dog
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Class Warthog
Grey Hound by Linda
Warthog by Carrie-Anne
Themed Work
During Term 1 and Term 3 a theme is introduced to the group to inspire and challenge them to create some thought provoking pieces. Participation is optional, but a prize for the best piece is given at the Winter Feast.
Dream Vessel, Vessel of Dreams 2011
Create a vessel or design that can hold within its' structure, your dreams, wishes or desires.

Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Tube Vessel
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes White Vases
Tube Vessel by Angie
White Circle Pot By Helen
White Vases by Lesley

Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Vase
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Class Spiral
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Horse Vase
Lidded Bottle by Claire
Spiral Pot by Bev
Horse Vase by Shireen
Finned, Feathered and Furred 2011
An exploration of animal features, textures, patterns and characteristics, incorporated into a ceramic design.
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Tiger
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Class Eagle
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Bird
White Tiger Head by Kai
Eagle by Eric
Bird by Elaine
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Creature
Zoo Ceramics POttery Class Owl
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Class Cat
Creature by Lisa
Owl by Kim
Cat by Helen
Ethnic 2010
Using a world world of resouces represent a pattern, design, mottif or cultureal style into a ceramic form.
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Ox
Ox by Kaoru
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Tiles
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Tiles
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Russian Doll
Jewellery Tiles by Elaine
Tiles by Vidyah
Russian Doll by Helen
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Celtic Tower
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Head
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Model
Celtic Tower by Lesley
Ancient Robotic Head by Eric
Flute Payer by Elaine
2D to 3D 2010
Create a three dimensional design from a two dimensional image.
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Box

Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Horse
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Horse
Box by Anu
Horse Tile by Elaine
House by Goria
Face to Face 2009
Use the medium of clay to create an interpretation of your observations of facial expressions, communication and thought.
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Medusa
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Class Fish Face
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Mother and Child
Medusa Head by Julie
Fish Face by Sue
Mother and Child by Clare
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Class Mother and Child

Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Creatures
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Birds
Mother and Child by Anu
Little Beings by Lisa
Funny Birds by Lucy
Let There Be Light 2009
Exploring how light can be used to interact with the clay medium.
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Dragonfly
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Dots
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Stick Pot
Dragonfly by Helen
Dots by Sharon
Stick Pot by Helen

 


Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Star Box

Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Bird Dish
Star Box by Elaine
Buildings by Kenny
Bird Dish by Preeti

 
What is Human? 2008
Explore in clay what is means to be a human being.
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Mother and Child
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Egyptian
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Seated Figure
Mother and Child by Clare
Egyptian by Kenny
Figure by Emma
Hidden by Design 2008
Genealogy 2007
In the Box 2007
Cryptic title involving a hidden element that is incorporated into your design.
Create a piece of work inspired by your family heritage, that may become a poignant heirloom for your family.
Another cryptic theme concerning the function and design of a box.
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Tree Face
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Classes Genealogy
Zoo Ceramics Pottery Class Box
Tree Face by Sue
Tree by Sharon
Lidded Tower by Jo
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Updated 23rd March 2021