Two days animal sculpting workshop with Jack Durling

After our first very successful event last year, We are inviting Jack back for a new wonderful workshop. In this workshop you will be taught by the talented Jack Durling to create your very own ceramic animal sculpture (It can be any type of animals). Using a combination of hollow forming and modelling sculptural techniques such as coiling, slab building and the use of armatures, supports and templates. As well as running through some basic drawing exercises and maquette making. ​Your tutor Jack Durling will run through these methodically, step by step, for you to then use and inform your very own animal sculpture. Intermittently bringing the group round to demonstrate on his own piece. You will be aiming to produce a freestanding or sitting animal. It is encouraged you work towards creating a piece of 30cm x 30cm max. ​In this course you should walk away with further knowledge of techniques to hand build and utilise and inform a further understanding of sculpting in clay. With a piece that’s evolved from initial ideas and essentially encapsulates your chosen animal. What to bring : – Clay knife , hoop tool (Big and small), Modelling tools, Serrated Edged Kidney Tool, Kidney Tool, Pencil, bubble wrap (To make the form and to transport you piece later), upholstery foam – Reference animal : Please bring photos, pictures from different angles of the animal you wish to sculpt. It can be severals animals if you are uncertain on the day of making. Please make sure your own tools are marked clearly.

Transporting your work : Please bring your own suitable box and wrapping to transport your work. Your work won’t be fired. If you wish to fire it at the venue, an arrangement can be made with Adrian (Owner of the studio) with a fee.

Lunch/break :

There will be half an hour break both days at 12:30pm, Bring your own lunch or there is also places to get lunch close by. Tea or coffee can be provided at the venue.

Dates: 29th and 30th August 2026

Time: 10am – 4:30pm both days (UK time) (Half an hour break at 12:30)

Venue: Urban Potters classes Unit A Pearl Building 4 Scena Way London SE5 0AT

Cost: £215 – Members only

Booking Closes: 21st August 2026

Attendees: 10

Cancellations: There will be no refund for attendee cancellations

If we reach less than 10 attendees, the course will be cancelled and fully refunded London Potters may choose to continue the course in the event of transportation strikes after assessing impact against majority of the attendees

Enquiries: Email: [redacted]