{"product_id":"level-2-make-a-monster-with-hannah-simpson","title":"Level 2 | Make a Monster with Hannah Simpson | 2 Days","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe’re delighted to welcome \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hannahsimpsonstudio.com\"\u003eHannah Simpson\u003c\/a\u003e for a two-day masterclass exploring coil-building, surface texture and expressive sculptural forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is designed for participants looking to develop hand-building techniques while creating their own Monster-inspired ceramic sculpture. Across the two days, Hannah will guide students through her approach to transforming thoughts, feelings and ideas into playful, characterful forms for the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1lu54u9\" data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough demonstrations, drawing exercises, and hands-on making, participants will explore a range of processes central to Hannah’s practice, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"crlljk\" data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"770\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creating Monster-inspired drawings and translating ideas into clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1enei3z\" data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoil building: \u003c\/strong\u003eBuilding expressive sculptural forms using hand-building techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a2lwdy\" data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; movement: \u003c\/strong\u003eExploring abstract shapes with energy, gesture and personality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12iqxjr\" data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adding detail, texture, and character to ceramic sculptures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dvn5t6\" data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefinement \u0026amp; finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthening structure and resolving forms to a high standard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop will begin with a short presentation from Hannah, where she will share her work, discuss how she began working with ceramics and talk about her journey to establishing Hannah Simpson Studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will be encouraged to experiment with form and texture, developing Monsters that feel expressive, humorous, and full of character. There will be individual guidance and group discussion throughout the workshop, supporting each participant in creating their own finished sculpture, ready to be dried and glazed at a later date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"5r48pk\" data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHannah Simpson is a London-based ceramic artist and founder of Hannah Simpson Studio, established in 2020. Her work centres around hand-built sculptures and homewares, particularly her signature “Monster” characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monsters are playful, expressive forms that transform difficult thoughts and emotions into humorous, approachable companions for the home. Through coil building, an intricate and time-intensive making process, Hannah embraces ceramics as a practice of patience, resilience, and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece reflects her belief in creativity as a therapeutic outlet, bringing joy, comfort, and a sense of control into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Throwing Shapes","offers":[{"title":"Sat 20 June (10:30AM - 4:30PM)","offer_id":56476170027334,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/1839\/2902\/files\/71945244.png?v=1777553723","url":"https:\/\/throwingshapes.ie\/products\/level-2-make-a-monster-with-hannah-simpson","provider":"Throwing Shapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}