Category: Studio news

  • Studio Space Availabe

    Studio Space available

    Join our maker community from April- May 2015

    Ceramics desk space is available at Ceramics Studio Co-op, artist-run maker space and open-access workshop. It is a rare chance to join vibrant community of 8 ceramics makers and artists that work at the co-operative premises.

    The studio is equipped for professional ceramics practice, with basic equipment like various throwing wheels, slab roller, kilns etc.

    Rent of desk space includes access to studio equipment and shared common area where bigger pieces can be produced.

    Please contact us for more details via the studio email or ring 02086916421 to arrange a viewing appointment.

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  • Ceramics Studio Co-op founders interview with ArtLicks Magazine

    ArtLicks magazine publication about Ceramics Studio Co-op

    We are very grateful to Art Licks magazine for publishing the first interview with Ceramics Studio Co-op founders Anna and Tatiana in the Spring Issue 16. It is a special pleasure to work with such a platform keen to work with grassroots of visual culture in London, and talk about our trust in co-operation and philosophy behind our work.

    Some pictures & info on the magazine can be found on the the A.L. website or our co-op’s book shelf!

    Please see the link for more information on the magazine:
  • Join People’s Pottery, be a maker this spring.

    Join People’s Pottery, be a maker this spring.

     We are happy to announce that People’s Pottery class would run on the following dates after the Easter break.

    Saturday mornings: April 11 – June 13

    Tuesday evenings: April 14 – June 16

    ~Please book classes in advance to avoid disappointment! ~

    We are about to start second half of the Spring term and there are several places to join in (please follow the links for bookings!)

    Saturday mornings: February 14 – March 14

    Tuesdays evenings: February 17 – March 17

    If you want to try out a class before joining for longer try our drop-in sessions on Saturdays!

    Tessa Eastman People's Pottery class

     

  • How can you help us?

    How can you help us?

    How you could help our innovational cooperative studios

    We have been running  our ceramics coop studio for 5 month from our new premises at New Cross, and managed to make substantial first steps in making our dream of a professional collective ceramics studio come to live. There are currently 8 inspiring makers working in the studios. There is a growing demand for our classes and services. We have started carrying out commissions for bespoke ceramics and our Open Studios event on December was very well attended! Thank you for buying all little presents from us, and inspiring makers in the studios to do more and go further with their practice.

    Here are few things that could help us to grow a professional ceramics studio and a better cooperative:

    – If you have a friend or acquaintance who may be interested in having a space for their ceramics practice in South London, please let them know about us. We are an affordable studio with good values where young up and coming ceramicists can gain access to equipment allowing to produce their work.

    – If you know South East London based ceramicists, they may be interested in firing service we provide. Kilns are not always easy to access. Please let them know about us.

    – If you have a friend who would like to join our  People’s Pottery classes, please send them a link to our website. We have spaces at short classes available for booking from February!

    – If you know someone who can donate us old or unneeded equipment to improve our ceramics facility, please let them know it would help our good cause in bringing this ceramics studio to higher professional standards.

    – If you are a funding body or individual interested in supporting crafts in Britain,  and helping innovational makers gain access professional facilities please get in touch with us. We  aim to build economically sustainable enterprise, but since it is the start we would appreciate your help in supporting ceramics artists working in London by funding new equipment and specialised artist projects and exhibitions.

    We are very grateful for all help and inspirations in making this ethical studios come to live. Thank you all.

    Anna and Tatiana.

     

     

  • Christmas Open Studios

    Christmas Open Studios

    Thank you all for coming despite its been so cold outside. Thank you for the warm atmosphere you brought to us though 2 days of visits. We hugely appreciate support to makers and the studio, and hope to see you all again in the next season or at a class!

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    Open Studios at Ceramics Studio Co-op

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  • Christmas Open Studios 6-7 December

    Christmas Open Studios 6-7 December

    open studios Participating artists, makers and design companies:

     

    Virginia Balistreri

    Anna Baskakova

    Tatiana Baskakova

    Cosmin Ciofirdel

    Guillermo Justel

    Lenka Kalafutova

    Tristan Lathey

    Amy Worall

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    Oyana Ceramics

    Happy Laika

    Gatopollo

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  • Ready to Ware ceramicists

    Makers in Ceramics Studio Co-op studios are a part of
    Ready to Ware pop-up show.

    The Ready to Ware exhibition brings together the work of 10 ceramicists who work in East London. From tea cups to planters, the exhibition will showcase a wide variety of work, both hand built and thrown. All work will be for sale, with prices starting from £7.”

    20-23 November 2014

    160 Columbia Road E2 7RG London

    Please see facebook event for more information.

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    Virginia Balistreri getting ready to the show:

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    One of Oyana Ceramics self-watering plant pots waits to be bisque-fired.

    Guillermo Justel - self-watering plant pot before firing

  • Towards Christmas – People’s Pottery Autumn Term

    It’s exciting time at Ceramics Studio Co-op, and despite it’s not easy to start something this ambitious we have been doing well! Our favourite People’s Pottery classes are running busier and busier, (but not overcrowded). We enjoy sharing fun of working with clay for the first time with some and tricks of the trade with those who already know a lot. Shelves are getting busy, tests are done, and we are about to start glazing!

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    November is a season of pre-Christmas making and many students and enthusiasts will join classes to make presents for their friends and family. It is both a good deal and great fun. We look forward to share images of things produced!

    Further at the beginning of December Ceramics Studio Co-op will host couple of dedicated Christmas making sessions. We are now doing our last experiments on ideas of what could be produced. We do take festive season seriously!

    Of course an important dish on our festive menu is pre-planned December Open Studios with finest works from young ceramics artists and makers. Sign up to our newsletter and be first to know the dates.

    Tessa Estman - demonstration at pottery class

  • Collective making | Our opening

    We were pleased to meet so many lovely people at the opening of the Ceramics Studio Co-op. It was a joyful evening and we were pleased so many enjoyed it with us, it was a lovely party.

    As planned, on the party Ceramics Studio Co-op facilitated making of collective pot about South London. It happened to become a bowl about South London. Anna Baskakova, one of the founding members led the process of co-creation at the beginning. Thanks to everyone who participated!

    The bowl is still in progress. We will keep everyone posted.

     

    Anna Baskakova facilitates ceramics making session

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  • Invitation: Opening of the new ceramics studio in New Cross, London

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    Invitation: Opening of the new ceramics studio

    in New Cross, London

    4 October 15:00 – 19:00

    Dear Friends,

    We warmly invite you to join us on Saturday 4th October from 3-7pm to celebrate the opening of Ceramics Studio Co-op.

    We hope it would make a great occasion to come and visit us if you have not been to the studios before. For us it is also a moment to celebrate South London community we have joined and acknowledge the process we are going though. We want to make this celebration in ceramics so we invite you to join us for a drink and make together a pot about local area!

    In the evening’s programme:

    Artworks by artists working in the studio
    Collective pot making ~ Setting up process slides
    Drinks and snacks ~ Pot sale

    Our address is 14,17 Block C, Juno Way, New Cross, Se145RW

    We look forward to welcome you to the studios on Saturday,

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    Opening of a new ceramics art studio at New Cross, London