organicARTS at West Town Farm is currently developing its Pottery Workshop into an exciting resource for its community and educational work for all, groups and individuals. To launch the pottery this summer we are also offering a series of workshops to the public run by experts in their fields.

Sun 22nd April 11.00-3.00 Drop in Tile making Workshop for families at Spring at the Farm, farm open day. Entry to the farm is £4 for an adult, £3 for a child or £10 for a family (maximum two adults and three children).

Sat 5th May 10.00 -1.00 Taster Introductory to Clay with Lucy Rockliffe. Handbuilding. £20

Sat 12th May 10.00 -1.00 Taster Introductory to Clay with Lucy Rockliffe. Handbuilding. £20

Sat 19th May 1.00 – 4.00 Figurative Sculpture in Clay from life model led by experienced artist Sarah John. This is for beginners and the more experienced. £27 inc. materials. Firing service offered

organicARTS CLAY WEEKEND at WEST TOWN FARM

Special price for both days £45
Sat 9th June 10-12.30 Would you like to know about what clay really is and where it comes from? Hear about our rich clay heritage ‘The story of clay winning in Devon’ with Richenda Macgregor from the Potting Shed near Totnes – £15
Sat 9th June 1.30 -5.00 Master class in throwing. Richenda will guide you into all the tricks of throwing a beautiful pot! £25
Special price £35 for the day
Sunday 10th June 10.30 Demonstration in the Pottery by Douglas Fitch, Devon potter internationally known, who uses locally dug clay and slip decoration. A chance to ask him questions, view and buy his work. £15

Sat 14th July Introduction to mold making and slip casting with RA trained sculptor Adam Graddon. Adam has worked for the late Emmanuel Cooper making molds and slip casting, and will take you through all the processes of casting. £40 for the day.

Sat 21st July 1.00-4.00 Figurative Sculpture in Clay from life model led by experienced artist Sarah John. This is for beginners and the more experienced. £27 inc. materials. Firing service offered

Sat 4th August Introductory Raku and smoke firing for those who have attended Taster intro or those who have suitable bisc ware for Raku. £35

Sat 11th August 1.00-4.00 Figurative Sculpture in Clay from life model led by experienced artist Sarah John. This is for beginners and the more experienced. £27 inc. materials. Firing service offered

Wednesdays 10.30-12.30 and 1.30-3.30 Drop in Sessions are available from May till end of July.
Lucy Rockliffe will be in the Pottery at these times. Information on request. Book time in before session.

Thursdays in May and June 4-5.30 Lucy will be running an After School Club offered to Ide Primary pupils. Information on request
Booking in advance is essential as spaces are limited. If there are not enough bookings for a workshop, organicARTS will cancel a week before session.

For bookings contact christine@organicarts.org.uk tel 01392 811080

Carousel @ West Town Farm from Workshops n' Docs on Vimeo.

Documentation of an away day at West Town Farm (2/8/11) where the various artists working with The Devon Carousel Project came together to share their practice and ideas for work that they will be delivering at children’s centres and community halls around Devon starting from September. The work is predominantly aimed at families with children under the age of 5 and will in some instances be across disciplines.

7 introductory workshops to give you a chance to ‘try out’ different activities – workshops will start at 1.30pm and last 2-3 hours
SUNDAY 19th JUNE: BOOK-MAKING with Nina Fenner – make your own book by hand and find materials around the farm to make it truly unique
SUNDAY 26th JUNE: NATURAL DYES with Jane Deane – learn how to dye with natural materials – find suitable plants growing wild on a walk on the farm and find out about growing others
SUNDAY 3rd JULY: PRINT-MAKING with Emma Cayless – learn simple print-making using materials and inspiration from a walk around the farm
SUNDAY 10th JULY: WORKING WITH CLAY with Lucy Rockliffe and Amiee Lawn – try different techniques with clay including using a wheel; see where our clay comes from and how we process it
SUNDAY 17th JULY: MOSAIC MAKING with Lucy Rockliffe – learn the basics of mosaic working inspired by a walk on the farm. Make it for our community garden or take it home
SUNDAY 24th JULY: WOOD CARVING with Nic Wooton – walk up to the quarry and learn how to carve a spoon from wood that has been coppiced there.
SUNDAY 31st JULY: CHARCOAL MAKING and DRAWING with Rich Pringle – make some charcoal from willow, take a walk on the farm and learn charcoal drawing techniques for whatever inspires you.
If you are over 19 you can try one of these workshops for free – otherwise they will cost £10 per person.
Places must be booked in advance with a deposit (which will be returned for free places)
Transport can be offered from Exeter if booked

We hosted an awayday with Exeter CVS. Lots of creative workshops to choose from including charcoal drawing, pencil making, printing, bookmaking, graffiti and clay. These images come from the charcoal and pencil making sessions. The materials were gathered from the Outdoor Creative Space. Willow to make charcoal, elder to make the pencils and the space to provide the inspiration. Lovely!

Steph Banforth is running this course on Sunday 22nd May from 10am to 1pm.
Cost £20 including £5 for materials.

This course will cover the basic techniques and provide the materials and guidance for you to make a piece of felt with your own design to take home. It will start with a short talk on the origins of feltmaking, describe the felt making process and give examples of work from other felt designers, so that you come away with ideas for your own work.

As there is only space for 8 places please book well in advance! Please send an email to: bamforth6@aol.com to check availability and for the address of where to send your cheque to book your place. I am sorry but any cancellations will only be refunded if a replacement student is available.

On the day if you would like to stay for lunch please bring a packed lunch with you. You will also need to bring an old towel, but all other materials and tea will be provided. If you are unsure of where West Town Farm is details can be found at web page www.westtownfarm.co.uk/aboutus.