Open Studio for Students: Handbuilding
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Open studio supports enrolled BHCS students refining creative skills
Calm environment encourages exploration practice and artistic confidence
Flexible arrival allows independent work at a comfortable pace
Session is limited to handbuilding and glazing activities
Develop Your Craft at Open Studio Handbuilding Sessions for BHCS Students This Season
Open Studios is available from Wednesday through Sunday in the afternoon and is designed for currently enrolled BHCS students who want dedicated time to develop their craft. This open studio provides a calm and supportive space to strengthen skills, explore new ideas, and enjoy hands-on creative practice at a comfortable individual pace. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, this environment is tailored to help you refine your techniques and expand your artistic horizons.
This specific session is intended only for handbuilding and glazing activities and does not include access to pottery wheels. By focusing on these specific methods, we provide a specialized space for students to work on projects that require manual shaping and surface decoration. Students are encouraged to use the space responsibly and to engage with their work in a way that promotes both technical proficiency and creative expression throughout their time in the studio.
Students may arrive at any time during the open hours, providing the flexibility needed to balance their studies with their creative practice. The studio is designed to be a welcoming environment where students can work independently or alongside peers, fostering a sense of community and shared learning. We believe that having access to a dedicated space is essential for artistic growth, and we are proud to offer this resource to our students throughout the week.
At the end of the day, everyone is expected to finish their work and leave the studio fully cleaned and ready for others. This commitment to maintaining the space ensures that it remains a high-quality environment for all students to enjoy. We look forward to seeing the unique pieces that you create during these sessions and hope that you find the studio to be a valuable part of your artistic journey at BHCS.
Develop Your Craft at Open Studio Handbuilding Sessions for BHCS Students This Season
Open Studios is available from Wednesday through Sunday in the afternoon and is designed for currently enrolled BHCS students who want dedicated time to develop their craft. This open studio provides a calm and supportive space to strengthen skills, explore new ideas, and enjoy hands-on creative practice at a comfortable individual pace. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, this environment is tailored to help you refine your techniques and expand your artistic horizons.
This specific session is intended only for handbuilding and glazing activities and does not include access to pottery wheels. By focusing on these specific methods, we provide a specialized space for students to work on projects that require manual shaping and surface decoration. Students are encouraged to use the space responsibly and to engage with their work in a way that promotes both technical proficiency and creative expression throughout their time in the studio.
Students may arrive at any time during the open hours, providing the flexibility needed to balance their studies with their creative practice. The studio is designed to be a welcoming environment where students can work independently or alongside peers, fostering a sense of community and shared learning. We believe that having access to a dedicated space is essential for artistic growth, and we are proud to offer this resource to our students throughout the week.
At the end of the day, everyone is expected to finish their work and leave the studio fully cleaned and ready for others. This commitment to maintaining the space ensures that it remains a high-quality environment for all students to enjoy. We look forward to seeing the unique pieces that you create during these sessions and hope that you find the studio to be a valuable part of your artistic journey at BHCS.
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Customer Reviews
I did a 6 week Level 1 Wheel Throwing course with Vinh and was really pleased with my results. I booked a second Level 1 course in order to solidify what I had learned as there is so much to take in over the 6 weeks and I would highly recommend doing this. I now plan to go on to Level 2. It is a really enjoyable and contemplative activity and the vibe in the studio is lovely. I'd highly recommend it. Vinh is very patient!
I attended a two-hour pottery class with two friends, and unfortunately the experience was disappointing. Although the class is advertised as two hours, more than 30 minutes were spent just touring the studio, and the last 15 minutes were dedicated to cleaning everything ourselves. That leaves very little actual time to work on your piece. I made a mug and was told I couldn’t paint it myself, only chose a glaze colour. I picked pink, but when I went to collect it, the result was awful. Even the staff admitted that whoever applied the glaze hadn’t done a good job. The only solution they offered was to pick another mug, which makes no sense when the whole point is to take home the piece you made. I asked if I could repeat the class, but they said no. Overall, I don’t recommend this place. There are other pottery studios in Dublin that offer better guidance, more time for actual making, and take more care with glazing your work.
I have done 2 courses here - a five week hand-building and a weekend mix of hand-building/using the wheel. The studio is spacious, well run and clean. It also has a lovely atmosphere. The teachers (Lily, Noel, and Simon) were all great. I'll definitely be back!
