Pottery and Ceramics Course
Frankville House is pleased to announce the First Pottery and Ceramics Course to be held on a residential Basis in 2008.
Starting in October 2008 the course is now open to applicants, and booking should be made directly to Frankville House.
The Course starts on a Sunday at Noon and ends on Monday at Noon.
Fantastic opening offer of €99 to include:
- Refreshments
- Evening Meal
- Overnight Accommodation with Breakfast
There will be a course Fee of €20 to cover supplies and artistic materials.
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The pottery course will begin at noon with light refreshments and introduction to the course, and with one another. The course is residential over a 24-hour period.
The day will proceed with pottery tuition in, hand building, coiling, slabbing and throwing on the wheel. Following on after dinner a “Raku” firing will take place, This is always very exciting as I will provide a bisque pot that you glaze and fire and take home with you. Students will also get the chance to participate with the packing and firing of the kiln this is always a really fun way to finish off the day. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover the joys of working with clay.
Work made on the day but not suitable for bring home can be collected at a later date or posted at additional cost. The following morning you can enjoy the use of the sauna and Jacuzzi after having a leisurely breakfast. Should any student require any extra tutoring or finishing off some work the morning is an ideal time to do this.
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Provisional timetable:
- Arrive 12:00 light refreshments and introduction to course
- Demonstration and tuition begins
- 2:00pm tea break
- Making, Forming, with the introduction to the wheel
- 5:00pm Dinner
- 7:00pm Glazing of pots provided, then experience your own “Raku” firing
- The firing will bring us into the night to relax and enjoy the experience
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Exhibitions by Cliona Geraghty:
- 2002 GAA Club, Clontarf, Co Dublin
- 2003 GAA Club, Clontarf, Co Dublin
- 2005 Lough crew, Ballinlough, Co Meath
- 2008 Kilkenny Design Centre
- 2008 Water Garden Thomanstown Kilkenny
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If you wish to enrole in one of Clionas couses or seek further information please contact us.
Cliona Geraghty is a ceramic Designer and the Artist in Residence in “Clay Creations” in Thomastown in Kilkenny.
Cliona began studying ceramics in Larkin College, North Strand, Dublin, between the years 2000 and 2003.
Cliona held her final year exhibition in Clontarf GAA club. During this period of study, she was also employed as a tutor of evening classes with the residents of the Salvation Army, North Earl St Dublin.
After a period of travelling for two years in Africa and Australia, Cliona continued to produce sculptural pieces in her spare time while working in the hospitality industry.
She returned to college in 2006, completing an advanced course in Pottery Skills and Ceramic Design, in Grennan Mill, Thomastown Graduating in July 2008.
Academic History
- Date of study: 2000 to 2003
Larkin College
North Strand
Dublin 3 - Qualification: Distinction in Ceramics
Awarding Body: FETAC - Date of study: 2006 to 2008
Grennan Mill Pottery Skills Course
Thomastown
Kilkenny
Qualification: Merit
Awarding Body: Crafts Council of Ireland
