The Shieldfield Ceramic Studio

Taught workshops for non members can be available on a bespoke basis, for more info please contact nbpceramics@gmail.com

Studio holding members only see below.

Open access to the ceramics room is now available for the studio holders only 24/7 – Booking required for access on a day to day basis please email us at nbpceramics@gmail.com stating you are studio holder.  Bring your own materials *or liaise with us to purchase materials.

For studio holders: The on-site kilns can fire stoneware and earthenware clay, which can be bought in the workshop or you can bring your own. There’s also a selection of glazes, which can be used after bisque firing your ceramics.

For studio holders only:

• £8 for up to 3 hours access
• Access is for us of the room and its equipment
• Raw materials (e.g. clay or glazes) are not included* Please provide your own or contact us at nbpceramics@gmail.com
• Kiln firings will cost £10 per firing (covering cost of required repairs, loading, monitoring kiln for 10 – 12 hrs, unloading) plus a percentage cost of firing currently approx. £2.20 – £6.40 – e.g. 1 item £10 or a full kiln £10 plus cost of firing.
• Firing cost is depending on size of kiln used and temperature of firing. NBP subsides these firings and have asked for 35% of the cost which is currently between £2.20 – £6.40. Costs may increase further depending on the price per kilowatt.
• If instruction is required this may be provided on a bespoke basis please contact one of us. Anticipate minimum of 3 – 4 weeks from making to fully fired object.
• Largest kiln is a 45 cm tall by 45cm wide cylinder

Kiln firing is an additional cost on a case by case basis, please contact us at nbpceramics@gmail.com

More info please email nbpceramics@gmail.com

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