Studio Clays
Stoneware Clay Types:
1. Original White ES5 (Earthstone Clay)
Earthstone ES5 Original White was the very first Earthstone Clay. ES5 fires white, matures between 1200-1290°C and is highly resistant to warping and cracking. The addition of a fine molochite means that ES5 Original White throws large pieces easily and responds well to both press moulding and slab building. ES5 Original White is highly regarded by professional potters and those making functional tableware because of its glaze fit and excellent thermal shock properties.
• Warp resistant
• Excellent throwing body
• Excellent thermal shock properties
• Ideal choice for most ceramic techniques
2. Smooth Textured Crank ES60 (Earthstone)
A medium grogged alternative to our Standard Crank, ES60 offers a finer surface and closer texture. This clay is ideal for hand builders and sculptors who require a warm, plastic clay with excellent green strength and a smoother finish than standard cranks offer. Under oxidation ES60 gives a toasted buff colour, under reduction a warm speckled orange.
• Versatile crank body
• Great for hand-building
• Finely grogged
• Tremendous plasticity
• Excellent green and fired strength
3. Inishowen Speckle SP50 (St Patrick's)
A smooth clay with a pronounced speckle which will appear through the glaze under oxidising conditions. Suitable for modelling, casting and throwing. Fires to warm buff in oxidation.
4. Buff SP10 (St Patrick's)
St Patrick Buff is an excellent general purpose clay for beginners with a slight grog. It is suitable for many different making techniques including throwing, coiling and modelling.
•Great for hand-building
•Great for throwing
•Great for beginners
5. Slug of reclaim clay for members use only
Slug of reclaim clay for members use only - a mix of the above clays.
For more information on our course levels see our Levels Guide
Course Contents
Cancellation Policy
To request a cancellation and refund, you must email refunds@throwingshapes.ie. Refunds requested more than two weeks prior to the first class are fully refundable. There will be no refunds after this point under any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to another class. Unfortunately we cannot be flexible on this policy for any reason. Should a class not fill sufficiently, we may cancel or reschedule it one week prior to the first class session.
FAQs
What is your cancellation policy?
To request a cancellation and refund, you must email refunds@throwingshapes.ie. Refunds requested more than two weeks prior to the first class are fully refundable. There will be no refunds after this point under any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to another class. Unfortunately we cannot be flexible on this policy for any reason. Should a class not fill sufficiently, we may cancel or reschedule it one week prior to the first class session.
What if I miss a day of my course?
If you miss a day you will not be able to make it back. you must be able to attend each week/day of the same course. You cannot transfer days or make up time. Please check you are available for every date before booking your course.
Are there any additional fees?
No - everything is included in your course. If you'd like to buy your own toolkit you can at checkout when purchasing your class, but tools will be provided either way.
Can I sign my kids up for classes?
No, all students must be 18+ to attend classes.
Can I gift a class to someone?
Of course! You can book them an available class and add their name on checkout, or purchase a gift card for them to decide on their own class.
Can I fire and glaze my own work?
For our taster classes you pick a glaze and we glaze the work for you.
For our 6 week courses you pick 5 of your favourite pieces and glaze them on your 6th week.
For our weekend 2-Day or 3-Day courses you will return 4 weeks later to glaze your own work. You will be notified of this date after you have booked the course.
If I don't see any classes available - when will they be added?
We add new blocks of classes three months in advance of classes starting.
Can I join a waiting list for classes?
Yes you can! Our waiting list works per date - so please go to a date or course you'd like to attend if it became available. You can sign up there and you will get notified if there are cancellations
Can I prebook classes for the next block before they are released?
No, classes are available on a first-come first-served basis and can not be prebooked.
Can I switch between a class our course if my availability changes?
This is subject to availability. You can email info@throwingshapes.ie to see if we have anything available to switch to. If we do not your spot will be cancelled according to our cancellation policy (above).
T&Cs
• All students must be 18+ to register for classes.
• You must read the levels description for your class and take the correct level for your abilities. We reserve the right to move you from a class you do not have enough experience for.
• 6-9 people per class. Should a class not fill sufficiently, we may cancel or reschedule it one week prior to the first class session.
• To request a cancellation and refund, you must email refunds@throwingshapes.ie. Refunds requested more than two weeks prior to the first class are fully refundable. There will be no refunds once the class begins in any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to another class.
• For multiple day courses, you must be able to attend each week of the same course. You cannot transfer days or make up time. Please check you are available for every date before booking your course.
• For courses or classes on Mondays - we run through bank holidays from the start date of the course unless otherwise stated.
• If you would like to gift a class you can enter the attendee's name at time of booking or send an email to gifts@throwingshapes.ie.