14th January

22nd January

11th February

26th February

10th March

these one day courses are designed for the complete beginner. Learn how to cut glass, foil and solder it to make a seasonal hanging. Fee £65 (inclusive of use of tools and standard Materials.

Introduction to fused glass

25th March

Try your hand at fused jewellery pieces which I will be fired for you after the session, to collect later or have posted at cost. This is a half day course, morning or afternoon session. Fee £35  (inclusive of use of tools and standard Materials to ake 2-3 pieces but more can be purchased on the day).

Introduction to leading (arranged on an ad hoc basis)

These one day courses are designed for the complete beginner, for 2 students only. Making a small glass panel you will learn how to cut glass, support the peices in lead came and cement to give a watertight seal. Fee £85 (this includes use of tools and standard materials).

Courses held on the 2nd saturday of each month are held at Dee Fine Arts, Telegraph Road, Heswall- maximum number of 5 students.

Courses held on the 4th Sunday of each month are held in my studio at the Atelier, Burton Manor, The Village, Burton, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 5SJ maximum 3 students.

Cheshire based Ceramicist Janet Holmes, a Cheshire Woman of the Year nominee in 2010, is renowned for celebrating clay in its most natural unglazed and sensually form. She is holding a solo exhibition at Burton Manor Atelier Gallery, were she also has her own workshop; she is inviting people to visit and try for themselves.

People often feel drawn to handle Janet’s work as if inspired by a primitive urge to embrace their tactile curves and shapes. More than once Janet has raised a blush or two with her highly provocative sculptures but it is not shock tactics that she employs. She creates what she feels. The individuals responding to the piece are bringing their own perception. This response when its meets with Janet’s expectations is the artistic accomplishment.

The poet and entertainer John Gorman (Scaffold) is a keen supporter and has presented her “Great !” sculptures at his monthly arts events.

Her exhibition at Burton Manor Atelier is highlighting what a Hidden Gem is embedded in the Cheshire countryside. The beautiful surroundings are an inspiration to Janet who says “Having a workshop at Atelier has opened up an amazing potential for me that I would like to share with others. I am offering ceramic workshops and anyone who may have considered creating with clay is very welcome to come to the exhibition on Sunday 13^th March and un-tap their own hidden gem of creativity”.

Hidden Gem

Tuesday 8^th March to Sunday 13^th March

11.00am – 3.30pm

Taster afternoon Sunday 13^th March 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Free

Burton Manor Atelier Gallery

Burton Manor

The Village

Neston

Cheshire

CH64 5SJ

info@burtonatelier.co.uk

http://www.burtonatelier.co.uk/

01513538783

Janet Holmes

Sculptural Ceramics

www.ceramicrock.co.uk

0790 333 7995

See the bottom of Jo’s Profile for her presentation on “Sorry Gents”.

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