Summer courses at Ricky Grimes Studio

All my classes are held in my fully equipped North London Studio (See map below)

Thanks for visiting my website. The classes are very popular and fill quickly. To secure a place you will need to send a 50% deposit.  If you wish to keep updated its best to subscribe to the newsletter. 

This summer I have added a few new courses. If you have a look below for more details on what is available. 

All the best, Ricky

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One day throwing class
Sat 11th Oct
10am to 4pm

This is a one day throwing course and is suitable for anyone whether beginner who wants to try it out or for more experienced potters who want to focus on improving with extra tuition. At the end of the session you can select up to three pieces to be trimmed and glazed. These will be ready to collect usually in around two to three weeks.

Please bring a small towel, an apron, and a packed lunch. Water, tea and coffee will be provided. If you would like more information please get in touch.

Cost 120

A deposit of £60 secures your place
Please read the course booking and cancellation terms and conditions.
Enquire
full

One day Raku firing
Sat 8th Nov
10am to 4pm

Raku is an exciting fast firing technique that gives immediate and surprising results. I like running these courses in the autumn when there is an abundance of leaves that we use to cover the pots when they are plucked from the kiln glowing bright orange. Expect lustres and crackled glaze surfaces.
You will need your pots to be bisque fired in advance and you will need to use a grogged clay body to withstand the thermal shock of the raku process. If you are not sure of what clay to use please get in touch. You will be able to fire up to five pieces within the sizes 25cm tall and 15cm wide. Taller narrower shapes you can fit in easier in to the kiln. Please no plates or wide bowls as they take up too much footprint in the kiln. If you have smaller pieces you can usually fit in a few more. If you want to try naked raku using horse hair and feathers its best to prepare your pots before bisque firing by burnishing them to create a polished surface. I like to use a porcelain slip for the contrast with the white and smoke effects. Again if you have any questions please ask.
Please bring a packed lunch. Water, tea and coffee will be provided.

Cost 120

A deposit of £60 secures your place
Please read the course booking and cancellation terms and conditions.
Enquire
two spaces

One day Raku firing
Sat 18th Oct
10am to 4pm

Raku is an exciting fast firing technique that gives immediate and surprising results. I like running these courses in the autumn when there is an abundance of leaves that we use to cover the pots when they are plucked from the kiln glowing bright orange. Expect lustres and crackled glaze surfaces.
You will need your pots to be bisque fired in advance and you will need to use a grogged clay body to withstand the thermal shock of the raku process. If you are not sure of what clay to use please get in touch. You will be able to fire up to five pieces within the sizes 25cm tall and 15cm wide. Taller narrower shapes you can fit in easier in to the kiln. Please no plates or wide bowls as they take up too much footprint in the kiln. If you have smaller pieces you can usually fit in a few more. If you want to try naked raku using horse hair and feathers its best to prepare your pots before bisque firing by burnishing them to create a polished surface. I like to use a porcelain slip for the contrast with the white and smoke effects. Again if you have any questions please ask.
Please bring a packed lunch. Water, tea and coffee will be provided.

Cost 120

A deposit of £60 secures your place
Please read the course booking and cancellation terms and conditions.
Enquire
four spaces

One day throwing class
Sat 22nd Nov
10am to 4pm

This is a one day throwing course and is suitable for anyone whether beginner who wants to try it out or for more experienced potters who want to focus on improving with extra tuition. At the end of the session you can select up to three pieces to be trimmed and glazed. These will be ready to collect usually in around two to three weeks.

Please bring a small towel, an apron, and a packed lunch. Water, tea and coffee will be provided. If you would like more information please get in touch.

Cost 120

A deposit of £60 secures your place
Please read the course booking and cancellation terms and conditions.
Enquire
full

Weekend and Weekly Courses

Weekday Courses

The weekday classes are small and friendly limited to 8 participants. They are very popular and participants get a chance to re enrol at the end of each term. For this reason spaces only become free very occasionally. I do not keep a waiting list. A wide range of glazes and clay are available.

Cost is £310 for the ten weeks with clay sold separately by the bag including firing and glazing.

Times

Mon 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Tue 9:15am to 11:45am
Tue 12:30pm to 3:00pm
Tue 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Wed 10:00am to 12:30pm
Wed 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Thur 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Please note that when you sign up for the ongoing courses you are committing to be there for the term. Classes cannot be transferred to other days to make up for times when you cannot attend. I also cannot issue refunds once the course has started.

Please read the course booking and cancellation terms and conditions.
All Fully Booked

Weekend Course - Throwing

The throwing classes are open to all levels and are a great way to make big improvements on your wheel ability. There are six wheels so spaces are limited and plenty of individual attention is guaranteed.

The classes run throughout the year.

Times are from 10:30am to 4:30pm and cost is £110 for a one day course. You can select up to three pieces at the end of the day to be fired and glazed.

Please read the course booking and cancellation terms and conditions.
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Weekend Course - Raku Firing

The raku process is fast and exciting. There is something very satisfying about seeing the glazes melt and the kiln opening with glowing bright orange pots then covering with leaves and sawdust.

In the raku day classes you bring your own pieces to be fired. This is restricted to five small to medium pieces per person.
The next raku will not be until the autumn.

Times 10:30am to 4:30pm cost for the day £110. Limited to eight participants

Please read the course booking and cancellation terms and conditions.
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Location Of Ricky Grimes Ceramics Studio

Directions to Studio 104 Alexandra Rd N10 2EX

The studio is off the main roads in a residential area in Muswell Hill next to the golf course and near the North Circular. It takes about ten minutes from the nearest bus stop to walk here. If driving there are usually spaces across from the house. I request that if you can to park here. Please do not block the driveway. If coming for the first time you will find, to the right of the house a gate. Follow the path around to the rear of the house and you will find the studio.

From Highgate Station catch bus 134 or 43 to Muswell Hill and get off at Wilton Rd stop on Colney Hatch Lane. Cross at the zebra crossing and follow Sydney Rd all the way to Oak Avenue. Turn right on to Oak Avenue then turn left at the top on to Alexandra Rd. 104 is about 200m down on your left

From Bounds Green Station catch bus 102 or 299 to Muswell Hill getting off at St Andrews Church. Cross here and take Windermere Rd to the end and turn left on to Grosvenor Rd. At the top of the road there is a barrier to prevent cars passing. You can either turn right down Forest Walk taking the footpath leading you on to Alexandra Rd, or continue down Wetherill Rd and turn right on Sydney Rd. From here follow directions above

From North Circular take junction for B550 signed Muswell Hill. Go in direction of Muswell hill then take second turn on left Hampden Rd. Follow all the way to the end then take a left on to Sydney Rd. At the end of Sydney Rd take a right on to Alexandra Rd and 104 is 300m along on the right.