Studio Setup
Course with Wendy Yates
Price: £145
Date to be confirmed •
📍 Location: Clay n Glaze Studio
📞 +44 79 4634 4615
Designing a Practical, Creative & Efficient Ceramic Workspace
Whether you are building your very first pottery studio or improving an existing workspace, this practical and inspiring course will help you create a ceramic studio that truly works for the way you make.
A successful studio is more than just equipment — it is about workflow, safety, storage, organisation, lighting, clay management, glazing areas, kiln placement, and creating an environment that supports creativity while remaining practical and efficient.
This workshop is ideal for:
- Beginners planning a home studio
- Potters upgrading an existing workspace
- Artists working from shared or small spaces
- Anyone wanting better organisation and studio efficiency
Throughout the day, we will explore real studio setups, discuss practical solutions, and help you understand how to create a space that suits your making process and budget.
What You’ll Explore
- Planning an efficient studio layout
- Essential equipment for different types of ceramic practice
- Clay storage and recycling systems
- Wedging and workbench setups
- Glaze and raw material organisation
- Kiln placement and ventilation considerations
- Lighting, shelving, and studio ergonomics
- Health & safety best practices
- Budget-friendly studio solutions
- Setting up small or shared spaces effectively
Practical Sessions & Demonstrations
- Studio workflow planning
- Clay recycling demonstrations
- Storage solutions for tools and materials
- Kiln safety and workspace organisation
- Setting up glazing and cleaning areas
- Discussion of tools, equipment, and purchasing priorities
Participants are encouraged to bring photos or plans of their own studio spaces for discussion and advice.
A light lunch and refreshments are provided.
More detailed information will be sent before the course.
