FIRE & FLUX
CERAMICS

Isn't just a selling Gallery where you can enjoy and buy beautiful Ceramics from talented local and national artists, it's a place you can come to learn.

WE OFFER:

Taster Sessions - Workshops - Courses and Weekly Classes. We also have Studios and Studio Space available to hire by the half or full day. With the numerous advantage of working in a shared space such as: improved development of individual skills and the opportunities to meet likeminded people and foster creative exchanges and the cooperation between potters, and of course to take inspiration from the work in our gallery.

GIFT VOUCHERS:

Can't decide what to give? Then give the choice!

Available for any amount, A Fire and Flux gift voucher is the ideal solution. Vouchers can be redeemed in the gallery or against any of our pottery courses or classes.

The voucher can be emailed to you or you can collect it from the gallery at

21 Lower Goat Lane Norwich NR2 1EL.

About us:

We are an artist run selling Gallery, Studio with Workshops at 21 Lower Goat Lane in the heart of Norwich Lanes. Owned and run by Gwyn Durand-Grace and Karen Kavanagh who not only display and sell their own work but also work by prominent and renowned ceramicists

If you're inspired and would like to try your hand, we run regular workshops where students can work side-by-side or book a one-to-one lesson in a friendly environment that encourages and inspires growth.

We also have a fully equipped studio where work stations can be hired by potters working independently.

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The Gallery

Exclusively Ceramics

We are a Gallery exhibiting and selling exclusively Ceramics, with a diverse selection of contemporary and traditional work.

If you'd like to be kept up to date on the arrival of New Work, just let us have your email and we'll keep you informed.

fireandfluxceramics@gmail.com

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Pottery Studio rental spaces.
and
Artist Studios

HIRE POTTERY WORK-STATION BY THE HALF OR FULL DAY:

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ARTIST STUDIOS AVAILABLE TO HIRE BY THE MONTH:

We all need a place to work where we can gain inspiration and be creative; most of us find this easier when we are with like-minded people. We don't all have or want our own studios, they are expensive and can be a little daunting to set up.

Our pottery studio has six work stations.

The Studio facilities:

* Personal work area:

* Personal shelf space:

* 3 wheels:

* Slab roller:

* Kiln facilities:

* Clay sales and Tool sales:

These's spaces are available to hire from as little as a half day a week. Session times are 10am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm and cost £16.50 half day or £30 full day on a rolling monthly basis.

We also have two Artist Studios available to hire on a 6 monthly basis.

Tell: 01603 322796

fireandfluxceramics@gmail.com

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Teaching Studio

A Demonstration by Frank Logan in one of our master classes, "How to throw large pots".

We run regular classes, courses and workshops (however, be WARNED, it's been noted that pottery can become addictive!) and for those suffering, weekly sessions can be arranged!!

These are all suitable for beginners and intermediate potters in our fully equipped studio at 21 Lower Goat Lane.

Please get in contact for further details.

Gift Vouchers available for all our workshops.

Taster Sessions: £45.00:

An introduction to pottery, These are in small classes on set dates each month, you will have the opportunity to make a small bowl on the potters wheel, hand-building a piece and have a go at tile-making. Included in the price is one small piece of work which we will bisque fire, glaze and re-fired, and will be ready for collection at a latter date, additional pieces can be fired at a small additional cost.

Experience Half-day: £85 (1 person) and then an additional £50 per person:

During this session you will get individual tuition, focus can be on either throwing or hand-building or a combination of both, alternatively you can work on your own projects, please contact beforehand to discuss.

Included in the price is one piece of work each, additional work can be fired at additional cost, with collection at a latter date.

The experience half-day runs for approximately two and a half hours.

Experience Full-day: £140 (1 person) and £70 per additional person:

As above, with a longer and more intense tuition period.

The Experience Day lasts for approximately 2 x two and a half hour periods with a short brake for lunch.

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WORKSHOP DATES:

TASTER SESSIONS:

Taster Sessions for one person is £45

February 13th (Thursday):

6.30pm to 9.00pm

March 17th (Tuesday):

6.30pm to 9.00pm

April 23rd (Thurday):

6.30 to 9.00pm

May 28th (Thurday):

6.30 to 9.00pm

June 9th (Tuesday):

6.30 to 9.00pm

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MAKE AND DECORATE, THREE THURSDAY EVENINGS WORKSHOP:

These workshops are £150 per person, and are run on a Thurday evening from 6.30 to 9.30pm.

The first evening is spent making a number of piece and the second and third will be spent taking the work done to the next stage, and learn more about decorating (slip trailing, under glazing, paper resist and sgraffito) and getting your work ready for glazing which will be done once your work has been fired.

Course Date:

Thurday April 30th, May 7th and then glazing on May 21st.

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INTENSIVE BEGINNERS 7 WEEK POTTERY COURSE

£280 for a 7 week course, including 6 pieces or work and all materials. These run on Thursday evenings.

Start Dates:

February 27th (Thursday evening 6.30 to 9.30pm:

For 7 consecutive Thursday evenings.

Have fun and learn in a relaxed informal and friendly setting. All classes aim to build self-confidence and encourage experimentation and independence and are suitable for all abilities. The classes are small to ensure there's the opportunity for students to go at their own pace and seek guidance from the tutor when they need it. The first five weekly classes last for three hours on a Thursday evening and the sixth / seventh when you will learn various decorating and glazing techniques to finish your work. We will then fire your work for you and it will be read for collection in a few weeks.

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Start date:

June 4th (Thursday evening 6.30 - 9.30pm:

For 7 conservative Thursday evenings.

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Our cancellation policy:

We are happy to rebook your dates for you with two weeks notice, or offer a full refund.

After this period:

A 50% refund will be offered up to a one week before the workshop.

After this period no refund or rebooking can be offered.

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For more information or to reserve a place drop us an email or give us a ring at