Events
The Society aims to have a good calendar of events throughout the year.
Alternate Firings
Pit Firing Weekend
Pit Pot Prep Day
Raku Firings
Barrel Firings
Exhibitions
Demonstrations -
Skills Exchange Day
Annual Party
Exhibitions
Surrey Artisits Open Studios
West Horsley Place
Obvara Firing
It has to be said that our first experiment with this fascinating technique using our raku kiln and a rather magical formula (which seems more culinary than pottery) had mixed results!
Some spectacular, some disappointing and some frankly hilarious. (You MUST have a look at this Video)
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To learn more about obvara firing
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To learn more about our barrel firing
Barrel Firing
Some great colours and effects from an experimental Barrel Firing. Using two full sized drums for a sort of above ground pit fire plus two half barrels for some smoke firing we achieved some remarkable effects. Lots of colour and almost no breakages.
The Society holds an annual group exhibition under the Surrey Artists Open Studios banner at South Holmwood. The marquee is used to showcase the work of members of the Society. Raku demonstrations are held (usually on the first Saturday) to attract visitors.
A three day Christmas Art event at West Horsley Place was a terrific success in both 2021, 2022 and 2023 it will be repeated in 2024.
Exhibitions
Members can apply for exhibiting membership status by submitting examples of their work to the Society’s Committee for approval.
Annual Party
Wey Ceramicists are known for the quality of their pot luck lunches, and we’ll take any opportunity to share one.
On 27th January we had a post Christmas gathering at East Clandon Village Hall, where 30 members and their guests enjoyed another lovely meal, some liquid refreshment, endless conversation and even a few party games.
It was a great start to a new year of potting!
Alternative Firings
Raku Firings
The Society owns two raku kilns plus all the necessary equipment.
We aim to hold regular raku firings, giving members the opportunity to try this technique and share expertise.
We also give demonstrations at other events eg our Open Studio Exhibition.
Pit Firing Weekend
Usually held in September, the Society meets to enjoy the annual pit firing. This event has been run for many years. Meeting on the Saturday morning to prepare fill and light the pit. Once well stoked and safe it is covered with steel sheeting and members enjoy a convivial bbq lunch.
Reconvening on Sunday, we have the big reveal and then fill in the pit ready for the following year.
In the month before the Pit Firing, members are invited to share a day (hopefully in the sunshine) preparing work for the pit fire. There is a wealth of information in the Society which is readily passed on at events like these.
Skills Exchange Day
Taking over one of our member’s studio, stables and garden, we hold our society’s ‘skills exchange day’. With a wealth of experience in the Society’s membership, this has proved to be a very popular and well attended event. Topics covered in the most recent day have been:
Surface decoration
Incising and Carving
Paper resist
Mocha ware
Shellac resist
Working with Plaster
Mould Making
Roulette Making
Slip Casting
Throwing Skills
Throwing with porcelain
Trimming & finishing
Handbuilding Skills