Martin O'Neill Pit Fired Ceramics

Pit Fire and Raku Workshop - Programme
9.30am - Start
This very exciting day will include:
An introduction from Martin and Jacqui
Packing the pit ready for firing
Preparing pots for pit firing and patterning for Smoke Firing and Raku

Lunch

Firing! Firing! Firing!
Raku Smoke Firing and more
Also expect:
Lots of chatter and the exchanging of potting tips and ideas

4.30pm - End

All materials required for the day are included in the price. If you would like to bring a few pieces of your own work please make sure they are made from clay which is suitable for the extreme firing process.

Jacqui Atkin
Jacqui makes burnished, smoke and resist Raku fired forms using various hand building techniques.

Inspiration for form and pattern is drawn from many sources including ethnic textiles and artefacts but most especially the woodland environment in which she lives in rural Shropshire where there is an ever changing supply of visual stimulation.

Jacqui is a professional member of the Draft Potter's Association and the author of two ceramic books: 'Pottery Basics' which teaches all the basic ceramic making and decorating techniques and 'Hand Built Pottery Techniques Revealed' which, as the title suggests demonstrates hand building methods. Another book on tile making and decorating is currently in production with further titles to follow.

Before moving to Shropshire, Jacqui taught ceramics in college and in the NHS mental health service as an Art (Clay!) therapist.

Echoes Of The Earth Studio, The Courtyard, Betws-y-coed, North Wales. Tel: 01690 710172 Email: martin@oneillceramics.fsnet.co.uk