GLUGGLE JUG WORKSHOP | 2 HOURS 15 MINUTES | £85 pp

Learn the art of hand-building as you create your own characterful Gluggle Jug in this engaging workshop led by Dave Short, finalist on The Great Pottery Throw Down 2024. Suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike, you'll be guided through traditional pottery techniques to create a beautiful, functional piece of pottery.

WHAT TO EXPECT

After a warm welcome, Dave will begin with a demonstration, introducing the slab and coil-building techniques used to construct a Gluggle Jug. You'll learn how these methods work together to create both the distinctive fish shape and the iconic "gluggle" sound that has made these jugs so popular.

You'll then build your own jug step by step, with plenty of guidance and individual support throughout. As your piece takes shape, you'll have the opportunity to refine details, add texture and develop your own creative interpretation, making each jug unique.

Along the way, you'll gain an understanding of key hand-building principles and experience the satisfaction of transforming a simple lump of clay into a finished ceramic form.

After the workshop, Dave will carefully dry, bisque-fire and dip-glaze your creation in your chosen colour. A final firing gives it a glossy, watertight finish, ready to gluggle! You'll receive an email approximately 3-4 weeks later when your piece is ready for collection, or you can opt for postal delivery for an additional £10.

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn from a Great Pottery Throw Down finalist in a relaxed and supportive studio setting. You'll leave with new skills, a deeper appreciation of the ceramic-making process, and a handcrafted Gluggle Jug to enjoy for years to come.

Dave’s Gluggle Jugs, featured on The Great Pottery Throw Down

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • A relaxed 2-hour 15-minute session in our beautiful countryside studio.

  • Your own pottery workstation, with all clay, tools and materials provided.

  • Step-by-step tuition from potter Dave Short, including demonstrations and individual guidance throughout.

  • The opportunity to learn traditional slab and coil-building techniques while creating your own Gluggle Jug.

  • Professional bisque firing and dip glazing of your finished jug in your chosen colour.

COST

  • £85 per person (suitable for ages 12+) suitable for both beginners and more experienced makers.

WHEN

  • Workshops take place one Sunday per month from 2:30pm – 4:45pm.

  • Check the calendar below for upcoming dates and availability.

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Two fish-shaped ceramic gluggle jugs, resembling fish with open mouths and scales, placed on a wooden surface against a rustic, weathered wall background.
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