Workshops
One workshop will consist of two classes 2-3 hours long. As these will be taster sessions covering basic ceramic knowledge, it would help to decide what will you make in advance – I suggest a bowl, mug, jewelry dish etc. During the first class, I’ll cover basics and you’ll play with clay. You will work with either earthenware or stoneware clay depending on your project. In the following class, I’ll talk about decorating and you’ll glaze your handmade beauty with a suitable glaze. In between classes, I will fire your item in my kiln.
There is a minimum of 2 people attending for the workshop to go ahead, max is 3-4.
Price 105€ per person – materials and firing included.
Once I will receive your order, I will send you the voucher by email and we can schedule dates for the classes.
Vouchers can be purchased here.
Testimonial from Sarah:
“Myself and my mother recently did a pottery workshop with Ola. Absolutely loved every minute of it, Olas really helpful and we learnt so much. She really let us take our time, do our own thing and get creative. Can’t wait to return in a couple of weeks to glaze out pieces!”
Testimonial from Eva:
“I’d seen the seaside inspired ceramics creations around Ardgillan and Facebook and farmers markets before the day I needed an novel way to celebrate an 18th anniversary. Porcelain the traditional gift appeared on google results and I thought about making our very own dishes.
Then I discovered Ola does a couples classes, and for a very reasonable rate I could cover a gift, unique way to spend time together and bring home new dishes.
The setting is historic, and in a quiet corner of the castle, listen to jazz and relax into a new craft. Discover all the complexities of clay and glaze.
Kids Parties
I recently started to offer “Paint a Plate” parties for kids.
It’s min 4 and max 5-6 kids and it last 2 hours. Kids can choose a plate, round or hex and they have fun with glazing. Once glazed, I’m firing plates and they can be collected in a week or two. I’m using stoneware bisque and non-toxic glazes, so all fired items are food safe.
Price 25€ per person – materials and firing included.
If this is something your kid would enjoy with their friends and you’re in a locality, please contact me for details.
Testimonial from Shivaun:
“Inspired by watching The Great Pottery Throwdown on TV, my daughter wanted an arts and crafts party for her twelfth birthday last month. Living in Skerries, we asked Ola if she could host a pottery party in her studio. From the very first contact to the day itself, Ola was positive and welcoming and very easy to deal with.
Finding the balloons on a tree outside the pottery studio, the children were greeted by Ola and brought into the studio to learn about the activity she had planned. She suggested coming back in 90 minutes. We returned to find busy smiling chatty children and they told us they needed a little more time to work on their plates. Always a good sign for a workshop and a lovely atmosphere created.
After 2 hours, their works of art were complete and delighted with themselves, we said thanks and goodbye to Ola. We received the plates a week later and were really impressed at the designs and finish of each piece.
I would highly recommend a pottery party with Ola and know that my daughter and her friends would too. A lovely way to spend an afternoon and there is the satisfaction of each of the guests receiving a finished keepsake to mark the birthday or special occasion.”