Clay Dorei Bell making workshop

Description

Make and decorate your own clay bell in this two hour workshop. These pretty little Dorei bells, or Tsuchi Suzu, are Japanese clay bells and have been part of Japanese culture for thousands of years from religious ceremonies to being used as protection/good luck charms to merely bringing joy from their gentle sound. In this workshop you will be introduced to different clay types, then guided through all the steps to hand build a circular Dorei Bell and decorate it with underglaze in a design of your choice. Following the class, your bell will be fired and clear glazed, a hemp rope for hanging will be attached and then posted out to you in approx. 3 weeks or you can pop by to collect if you are local. This is a fun and relaxed workshop and you can make more than one bell if time allows. No experience is necessary.

What's included in the price?

- All materials. - Glazing and firing. - Postage of your bell. - Tea and cake.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Studio Kinkou

with Craft Courses since 2023

Message the tutor

I have been an artist for over 25 years with a specific interest in Japanese art and culture. This led to a fascination with Japanese ceramics and now I enjoy creating unique hand built and decorative pieces that are rooted in traditional Japanese techniques with a specific interest in Kurinuki and Kintsugi. I love the meditative effect of these traditional crafts and the unique and often surprising results they produce. My little studio/workshop opened in 2021 and is situated in a converted stable in the grounds of Wolvey Hall, a Grade II listed building. The perfect place for creativity.