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RAKU FIRING AT THE STUDIO! 🔥 It’s Raku Week RAKU FIRING AT THE STUDIO! 🔥 It’s Raku Week tonight on The Great Pottery Throwdown so we thought we’d share some of our favourite raku fired pieces in the studio with you all! Lynne and Beth had an amazing time last year down at @bowjigallery with @sally.tully and @thenookpottery building their own raku barrel kilns! With our new kilns, we’re planning to run a raku firing session later in the year and we’d love to hear from you. We’ve got a couple ideas on how we’d run the sessions, let us know what you’d prefer in the comments: - a one day session where you bring along you prepare pots to glaze and fire - a couple of workshops making your pots then coming rationing a couple of weeks later (once they’ve been bisque fired) to do the raku firing If you have any other suggestions or ideas, we’d love to hear them! #tarkapottery #greatpotterythrowdown #thegreatpotterythrowdown #potterythrowdown #raku #rakufiring #rakupottery #rakuceramics #pitfiring #nakedraku #slipresist #firingtechniques #potterystudio #northdevon #potteryclassesforadults #exeterlife #bideford #rakuworkshop #rakuware #stonewarepottery #stonewareceramics #stonewareclay #rakuglaze #rakuglazes #crackleglaze #northdevonliving #northdevonlife #glazedandconfused #playingwithfire #firing @potterythrow @keithbrymerjones @roseschmits @richmillerpots @siobhni @elliejanetaylor @channel4
They say never work with kids or animals, but we l They say never work with kids or animals, but we love doing both! 🐾 We’ve had so much fun doing Doggy Paw Prints in the studio – they’re gorgeous and are such a bonding activity for you and your furry friend. These prints done by Bear and Evie are just gorgeous don’t you think? We work with you to plan out where we’ll try and get the paw prints (although, as any pet owner knows, dogs often have their own ideas…) and we’ll have everything ready to show you how to get a great print in very soft clay. You might like to bring your pet’s favourite treats or toy to keep them distracted! Clay paw prints are an amazing piece of your dog, as no two prints are exactly the same. They’re a fabulous keepsake for when you first get your pet and a lovely memento of your best friend as they are getting older. Afterwards, you can add your own handprints to the tile. We will bisque fire your doggy artwork then paint the prints in the colour of your choosing and a member of our team will hand paint their name (and date if you’d like), before glazing and second firing. We have slots available to book on our website (link in bio) but we know that some pups can be sensitive to busy environments, if you’d like to arrange a quieter time to do Paw Prints with your pet, give us a call on 07931 306414 and we’ll try our best to accommodate your pet’s needs. #tarkapottery #northdevon #dogfriendly #thingstodoindevon #dogfriendlydevon #visitdevon #dogfriendlyretreats @thegooddogguide #ilovemydog #pawprints #puppylife #rescuedog #petsofinstagram #dogslife #petfriendly #petlovers #petportrait #petfriendlytravel #petfriendlyholidays #dogfriendlyholidays #traveldog #dogtreats #dogsallowed #potterykeepsake #dogfriendlyuk #ukdogfriendly #englandtravel #wearedogfriendlyuk #northdevonliving #walkies #potterystudio @dogfriendly_devon
What a pleasure it was to open the first firing of What a pleasure it was to open the first firing of our new kiln yesterday! Don’t these pots look lovely? We’re so excited to see all the amazing pottery that come out of these over the next year 🤩 #tarkapottery #northdevon #greatpotterythrowdown #thegreatpotterythrowdown #potterythrowdown #potterythrowing #kiln #kilnlife #stoneware #stonewarepottery #stonewareceramics #stonewareclay #stonewareglaze #blueglaze #handthrown #handthrownpottery #handthrownceramics #handbuiltceramics #handbuiltpottery #handbuilding #handbuildingwithclay #firing #firingceramics #glaze #glazetest #glazetesting #ceramicglaze #ceramicart #ceramicstudio #devonpottery
BLIDFOLDED THROWING - it IS as hard as it looks! BLIDFOLDED THROWING - it IS as hard as it looks! Two of our team braved the dreaded blindfold throwing challenge, tackled by the contestants on The Great Pottery Throwdown last week and here are the results! To see what happened, check out the reels on our profile! Interestingly, both Gee and George said that finding the tools and remembering the size of the equipment was the trickiest part – if you watch the videos of them throwing the pots, you’ll see that throughout the process of throwing the pot, both Gee and George were able to feel their way through the stages and produced what could have been a lovely pair of pots. Don't forget to tune into Channel 4 at 7.45pm to see what the contestants make tonight! #tarkapottery #potteryforall #potterythrowdown @potterythrow @RichMillerPots @Siobhani @KeithBrymerJones @EllieJaneTaylor @sally.tully @thenookpottery #pottery #northdevon @channel4 #thegreatpotterythrowdown #potteryuk #potterystudio #handmadepottery #wheelthrownpottery #potterywheel #potterylife #makersgonnamake #lovepottery @RoseSchmits @terrythetash #potterythrowing #potterylove #pottersofinstagram #claylife #studiolife #ceramiclovers #greatpotterythrowdown #barnstaple #bideford #northdevonlife #thingstodonorthdevon #onegreattorrington #greattorrington #potteryclass #potterystudent #potterytechniques
At the end of a busy week, there’s nothing bette At the end of a busy week, there’s nothing better than being able to unwind doing something creative with clay. Lots of our students find the traditional technique of coiling relaxing and a chance to forget about everything else you need to do. When coiling you spend as much time (or even longer) finishing and smoothing as you do actually making your pot. This is probably true of lots of pottery techniques, where taking time and care over the finishing transforms your pot from homemade to handmade. Creative Clay Modelling is a one-off experience that you can book at the studio, suitable for all ages, come in on your own or book in with a group. @daisyleonora #tarkapottery #northdevon #creativewithclay #potterythrowdown #greatpotterythrowdown #coiling #traditionalpottery #potterytechniques #handbuiltpottery #handbuiltceramics #handbuilingtechniques #naturaltextures #coilpot #coilpottery #handmadepottery #metime #fridayfeeling #unwindwithpottery #creativeoutlet #ceramicart #potterylife #ceramicstudio #ceramicsculpture #homedecor #instapottery #relaxation #stressreleif #relaxingtime #selfcare #readyfortheweekend
We are back up and running in the studio with our We are back up and running in the studio with our Weekly Classes starting today! Alongside this, we have a couple joining us for a Throw/ Handbuild/ Glaze Day. This experience consists of a full day in the studio (10.30am – 4.30pm) learning to throw on the wheel, trying out some hand building techniques and then glazing your favourite pot from the day to be fired. Did you know, we also do Pottery Breaks at the studio? We love extending our Day experiences to last a weekend, 3 days or even a full week! This extra time allows you to really get to know which techniques you enjoy and you have the chance to make some stunning pieces of pottery. Do you love to throw or is coiling your thing? With a longer experience, you get one pot for each day you spend in the studio fired and if you don’t live locally, we have Glebe Cottage just two doors down from the studio. You can get more information on the cottage through our website (link in bio) or by contacting Jax at holidays@tarkapottery.co.uk to check availability. Check out these striking pots made by some of our previous holiday guests. #tarkapottery #potterybreak #creativeholiday #thingstodoindevon #northdevon #northdevonholiday #southwestholiday #holidaycottage #potterythrow #potterywheel #potteryretreat #potteryclasses #potterygifts #uniquegifts #handbuildtpottery #greatpotterythrowdown #summerholiday #ukholiday #staycation #potteryuk #potterystudio #wheelthrownpottery #stonewarepottery #lovespoons #dogfriendly #getaway #shortbreaks #weekendgetaway #ruralretreats #countrycottage
We were hoping to do one of the Great Pottery Thro We were hoping to do one of the Great Pottery Throwdown Challenges from last week but have been too excited by the arrival of our new Stoneware Glazes! Don’t the samples look gorgeous? We can’t wait to see how they look on these bowls and use them with our Weekly Pottery Classes that start next week! #tarkapottery #potterythrowdown #potterythrowing #glazingpottery #sundayfunday #greatpotterythrowdown2022 #thegreatpotterythrowdown #potterytechniques #potteryglazing #stonewarepottery #handthrownpottery #handthrownceramics #onegreattorrington #exeter #northdevonlife #potteryclass #potterystudio #devonliving #glazedandconfused #potterystudent #devonlife #northdevon @potterythrow @maycocolors
Our 5 and 10 Week classes are starting on Tuesday Our 5 and 10 Week classes are starting on Tuesday and we’d love to see you there! Most of our classes are now fully booked but we still have availability for Thursday Evenings and Friday Mornings. If you’d like to join us this term, visit the website (link in bio), click BOOK NOW and quote SPRING2022 at checkout to redeem your 10% discount! #tarkapottery #northdevon #potterystudio #potteryexperience #barnstaple #bideford #northdevonlife #exeter #happynewyear #newyear2022 #potterylife #pottersofinstagram #handbuiltpottery #coiling #potterytechniques #potterythrowing #potterythrowdown #greatpotterythrowdown2022 #potterystudent #potteryworkshop #potterywheel #thingstodonorthdevon #onegreattorrington #greattorrington #handbuilding #studiolife #northdevonliving #potteryclass #handthrownpottery
Look at the exciting splattered and dripped glaze Look at the exciting splattered and dripped glaze results of these fabulous pots. We were really delighted to see them come out of the kiln and love the blue splatters over the white and green. These were thrown, turned and glazed by Sue @croydecoffee, during our Tuesday morning classes last term. How stylish are they? If you’d like to join this term, we’re offering 10% off weekly classes during this Spring Term. To book, visit the website (link in bio), click BOOK NOW and quote SPRING2022 at the checkout to redeem your discount. #tarkapottery #northdevon #greattorrington #bideford #appledore #croyde #potteryexperiences #potteryclasses #learnpottery #potterystudent #imadethis #greatpotterythrowdown #greenglaze #potterythrow #newyearnewhobby #potteryturning #potterystudent #splatteredglaze #stylishpottery #prettylittlepot #blueglaze #croydecoffee #potteryglaze #newterm #barnstaple #northdevonlife #greatpotterythrowdown2022 #handthrownpottery #devonpottery #exeter
JANUARY SPECIAL OFFER – 10% off Weekly Classes! JANUARY SPECIAL OFFER – 10% off Weekly Classes! After our Christmas break, we're getting the studio ready for customers and thought we'd share some recently turned pots by one of our regular students. These are thrown pots that have been left to leather hard before turning upside down and trimming the bottoms. They're now ready to be smoothed off with a sponge and left to dry, ready for a bisque firing. Students who throw on the wheels at Tarka Pottery are surprised by their rapid progress. The feedback we receive always says how patient, supportive and enthusiastic our well-trained team are in getting a complete beginner to the point where they throw pots they are proud of. Nearly everyone who has thrown a pot on the wheel, finds turning/trimming the bottom of pots a relaxing and enjoyable part of the process. If you’d like learn this traditional technique yourself, a couple of our classes have last minute availability. Book with a special new year offer of 10% off 5 and 10 week classes for this Spring Term only. Visit our website (link in bio), select the class you would like to join and quote SPRING2022 at the checkout. Any questions? Give us a shout! #tarkapottery #northdevon #potteryclass #potterystudent #craftworkshop #workshopdevon #exeter #barnstaple #potterystudio #throwingpottery #turningpottery #learntothrow #stonewarepottery #weeklypotteryclass #devonworkshop #potterywheel #potterythrowing #bideford #ceramics #handmade #giftvoucherideas #handmadeceramics #homedecor #glaze #potter #potteryforall #potteryvideos #potteryclasses #trimmingpottery #stoneware
Don't forget to tune in to the Great Pottery Throw Don't forget to tune in to the Great Pottery Throwdown on Channel 4 at 7.45pm TONIGHT! Last year, during lockdown, Throwdown was a wonderful way for us to relax and remember what we love about working with clay. At Tarka Pottery, we believe that pottery should be accessible to everyone and we love seeing the contestants that come from all walks of life with a shared love of creativity and clay! Last year, we undertook the throwdown challenge of creating pots inspired by each weeks theme and we'll certainly be giving that another go this year! If you're inspired by any of the makes, be sure to tag @tarkapottery - we'd love to see what you create and we'll share your pictures on our story too! 🤩 Good luck to all the contestants! #tarkapottery #potteryforall #potterythrowdown @potterythrow @RichMillerPots @Siobhani @KeithBrymerJones @EllieJaneTaylor @sally.tully @thenookpottery #pottery #northdevon @channel4 #thegreatpotterythrowdown #potteryuk #potterystudio #handmadepottery #wheelthrownpottery #potterywheel #potterylife #makersgonnamake #lovepottery @RoseSchmits @terrythetash #potterythrowing #potterylove #pottersofinstagram #claylife #studiolife #ceramiclovers #greatpotterythrowdown @fouracrespottery
HAPPY NEW YEAR from Tarka Pottery ✨ We’re exc HAPPY NEW YEAR from Tarka Pottery ✨ We’re excited to welcome our amazing customers back into the studio this year for lots of pottery fun! The studio is open again from Tuesday 4th January. If you've got any pottery that you'd like to collect, please text us on 07931 306414 to arrange collection. Our one-off pottery experiences are available from Saturday 8th January to book online. If you’d like to enjoy an experience but can’t book the date or time you’d like, you can always email us at studio@tarkapottery.co.uk and we'd be delighted to fit you in if we can. Our adult Weekly Classes are back from Tuesday 11th January. We look forward to seeing both familiar and new students and potters. The classes are suitable for both beginners and those with some experience with clay. So if you're excited by the Great Pottery Throwdown on TV and want to have a go with clay, we'd love to hear from you! We've been experimenting with some new and old techniques including slabbed, lidded boxes and surface decoration to demonstrate and teach this term. So, bring your project ideas with you, but we have plenty of inspiration to get you started... #tarkapottery #northdevon #potterswheel #potterythrowing #happynewyear #newyearnewhobby #potterystudent #potteryclass #northdevonliving #devonlife #potteryexperience #bideford #barnstaple #greattorrington #onegreattorrington #handthrownpottery #potteryforall #northdevonholiday #devonholiday #potterystudio #studiolife #potteryfun #2022 #newyearnewme #learnpottery #familyfun #paintingpottery #creativeclay #throwingtaster #greatpotterythrowdown2022
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