Author Archives: cam-biddell

As part of our research and planning for the SSW Community Making Space programme 2024 we are welcoming three national and international guests who also run spaces that connect communities through making and craft. We are excited to welcome Manoeuvre, the Portland Inn Project and Myvillages. Join us for talks, activities and a bowl of soup and get inspired by our trans-local friends and colleagues. How to attend the event This programme is partially supported by the Aberdeenshire Council Local […]

Course Leader: Jenny MacKenzie Ross Places: 8 (6 residential)Cost: £650 residential / £550 non-residential (Cost includes tuition, firings and materials – this does not include glazes or bisqueware, please bring your own bisqueware to fire in the kiln). Dates:28 October – 1 November Booking: Book online below or phone SSW on 01464 861372. Access information is at the bottom of this page. We are excited to welcome Jenny Mckenzie-Ross for an intensive week of kiln building at SSW. Through this residential […]

Course Leader: Amy Benzie Places: 6 (Beginners +)Cost: £250 (£225 non residential)This cost includes tuition, firings and materials Dates:Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 November 2024 Booking: Book online below or phone SSW on 01464 861372. Information on access is at the bottom of this page. In this course, participants will be guided through a range of processes centred on carving into clay. You will be introduced to a range of tools, learn how to add a variety of textures to […]

Course Leader: Amy Benzie Places: 8 (Beginners +)Cost: £250 (£225 non residential)This cost includes tuition, firings and materials Dates:Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 July 2024 Booking: Book online below or phone SSW on 01464 861372. Access information is at the bottom of this page. In this course, participants will be supported to develop and refine hand-building skills – specifically how to get the most from building with coils and pinching. Using this age-old technique, learn how to play with scale, form […]

Course Leader: Amy Benzie Places: 6 (Intermediate+)Cost: £650 residential / £550 non-residential (includes tuition, materials and consumables) Dates:Course 1: 8 – 12 July 2024Course 2: 10 – 14 March 2025 Booking: Book online below or phone SSW on 01464 861372. Waiting list: If the course is full, please contact admin@ssw.org.uk and leave your details and we will put you on our waiting list. An in-depth course exploring experimental and sculptural glazing. Glaze is a rich part of the ceramics process, offering a huge range of […]

Course Leader: Amy Benzie Places: 6 (Beginners +)Cost: £250 (£225 non residential)This cost includes tuition, firings and materials Dates:29 & 30 June 2024 Booking: Book online below or phone SSW on 01464 861372. Information on access is at the bottom of this page. In this course, participants will be introduced to the wonder of material: plaster and its many applications. There will be demonstrations throughout and an opportunity to have a go at making simple one and two part press […]

Course Leader: Amy Benzie Places: 6 (Beginners +)Cost: £250 (£225 non residential)This cost includes tuition, firings and materials Dates: Course 1: Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 May 2024Course 2: Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 March 2025 Booking: Book online below or phone SSW on 01464 861372. Information on access is at the bottom of this page. In this course, participants will be guided through the process of throwing vessels on the potter’s wheel – from preparing clay through to centring and […]