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Momotaro pot by Jemma Jones
Billy’s back! Chris and I never went anywhere and we have a new Pottery Assistant - Theo! The next month sees the return of Nova, and we welcome another Pottery Assistant to the team too! …and of course you! We want you back!
The Headlines
Member’s calendars are now on the website. Book!
Wheel and bench slots are now 60 minutes. We’ve removed the padding before and after the appointments. Book multiple sessions to suit your schedule.
Wheels, benches, tools and stools must be left clean, disinfected with D10 and then rinsed, and 'reset' within your booking times: e.g. a wheel booked 12-3pm must be spotless, and set-up for the next person at 3pm. We’ll introduce the ‘reset’ in our refreshers (see below).
We are able to invite members to use the studio individually. No indoor social mixing is allowed, you should only visit the studio alone. Social distancing measures are still in place. Please help keep Sunken Studio Covid-secure, plan your visit here: we’re good to go.
Blue and white by Sway Tattooer
Opening times from 12 April
Monday 12:00-20:00
Tuesday 12:00-20:00
Wednesday 12:00-20:00
Saturday 10:00-17:00
Sunday 10:00-17:00
Off-peak times from 12 April
Monday 12:00-17:00
Tuesday 12:00-17:00
Wednesday 12:00-17:00
We’re doing away with adhoc appointments and creating more time to be present. Studio Tours and Inductions for new members are now treated as group classes.
Inductions for new members
10:30 Saturday, 17 April
1:30 Saturday, 17 April
10:30 Saturday, 24 April
10:30 Saturday, 8 May
1:30 Saturday, 8 May
Studio Tours
Tours are an opportunity to meet some of the team, see the studio in action, and ask questions. These appointments are for prospective members only.
12:30 Saturday, 24 April
2:30 Saturday, 24 April
Glaze surgeries
Get help with glaze application. Utilise glaze surgeries if you do not know how to glaze, have limited experience, lack confidence, or you have a Community Membership. To glaze outside of these sessions you’ll need to be a (fully) self-sufficient glazer with a Studio or Session Membership. Currently scheduled Wednesdays, 3pm.
Member’s meets
Member’s Meets are an opportunity for members to feedback, review and get involved in community development, and event planning. Book if you fancy becoming a bit more involved in decision making. Numbers are limited at the moment but we anticipate being able to increase capacity as the year progresses. The meets will evolve with your input. Dates are listed below.
Studio Closures 2021
1 - 3 May
29 - 31 May
28 - 31 August
20 December - 4 January, 2022
Dates for your diary
Member’s Meet.
2:30 Saturday, 17 April
5:30 Saturday, 12 June
5:30 Saturday, 7 August
5:30 Saturday, 2 October
5:30 Saturday, 30 October
5:30 Saturday, 20 November
Hey Craft! With the Crafts Council and BBC Get Creative, 14-16 May (tbc).
National Raku Party with the Leach Pottery, July (tbc).
Sunken Studio’s 5th Birthday celebrations, 1-5 September.
Festive Fair, open day and member’s showcase, 5-6 November.
Kickstart placements
We’ve recruited two Pottery Assistants through the Kickstart Scheme. Theo will be joining us from the 12 April and Ellen from mid-May.
Private Throwing Tasters
We’ll be running private throwing sessions from 19 April. These sessions will be for single households or support bubbles.
Group classes and courses
Group classes will resume no earlier than 17 May.
Amazing brush work by Community Members!
Help Sunken Studio stay Covid-secure
It will remain important for people to consider the risks for themselves, taking into account whether they and those they meet have been vaccinated or are at greater risk. Below are links to further information and advice. Our studio policies are outlined in ‘We’re Good to Go”.