Songbird Ceramics

Monday's with (Sasha) McVey!! 😂 The perfect beginners class providing an introduction to clay, (in my opinion) the ultimate medium to work in. Spaces are limited. Just imagine the amazing Christmas presents you will be making...sharing optional (you may just want to keep them for yourself!!)

Another Fairytastic Friday Pottery Party last night...

To throw or not to throw....that is thy question....wheels free for Friday morning class...10.30am-1pm...8week class...£165. Guarantee fun times mud, magic & mindfulness!!!

Eeny meeny minie moe.....who left behind this little display??!! 😂 I was looking for a good craft knife!!! 😉

Flowerfield Arts Centre...Tuesday day and night clay classes. Still availability for the evening class! Class #1 Decorating techniques... Sgraffito, Mishima & Agateware. Images of yesterday's results from class. On the wheels next week!!!

Clay Today?!! There is still availability to sign up for the evening class @ Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart...6-9pm...???

Monday Morning Quizzie...
"FLYING HIGH!!! I'M COUNTING ON YOU!"
The RAF cadets from '2349' recently visited us for a pottery workshop. Their challenge was to make 100 planes to commemorate RAF's 100th year anniversary. Did they succeed?
... Count how many planes I individually glazed all by myself on a lonely Sunday afternoon (!!!)... correct answers will go into the pot for a chance to win a £25 voucher to use at the studio.
Any volunteers to string these lovely planes up?😂
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The Face in Clay ... workshop yesterday @ the studio. Fascinating and technically informative workshop facilitated by Sandra Robinson. We will be scheduling more workshops of this nature in the New Year!

Six (temporarily) clean wheels sitting in a row...
Clay classes @ the studio...released today!
Thursday evening 8 weeks £165 (27th of Sept)... Friday morning 8weeks £165 (28th of Sept) Monday evening 4week £100 (1st Oct)
For more information or to book a place on any of our classes please message Songbird Ceramics or contact Lorna #07728814479
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Claytime @ the coast! Flowerfield Arts Centre. Day and evening classes! Contact Flowerfield Arts Centre to book your place.

THE FACE IN CLAY:Saturday 15th of September 10.30-3pm: cost £55
A fantastic link for those that have signed up for the class already and for those who are tempted and deliberating...don't deliberate too long...only 2 places remain!
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THE FACE IN CLAY : 1 Day WORKSHOP Saturday the 15th of September - 10.30am - 3pm. £55 per person (16+) Refreshments included. Booking essential. Maximum 8 places.... All work will be bisque fired by the studio.
This step by step day class will provide you with an in-depth introduction into sculpting the face in clay.
We’ll break down each feature exploring the proportions, anatomy and the shapes that build the structure of the face through step-by-step demonstrations and 1-2-1 advice.
Sandra Robinson trained at the Royal College of Art, London before returning to Northern Ireland to teach ceramics, portraiture and painting. Alongside her own figurative practice, she creates two and three-dimensional portraits to commission.
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September CLAYTASTIC @ the studio...6 newbie potters plus one splattered (not plastered!) teacher...Sarah looking too clean though!!! The walls and shelves however...(Shirlie!!😂) Excellent mopping technique Sarah! Inspirational yoga mop!

Snug as a bug in the fairy house after their claytime...Shana and Taryn's joint birthday celebration! Happy clay nights!

Fairytastic results!

The Songbird Ceramics team are @ Portballintrae today. Come and visit us @ the coast.

The studio @ Galgorm will be closed today...the birds are at a fair @ Portballintrae.The studio @ Galgorm will be closed today...the birds are at a fair @ Portballintrae.

Still two wheels waiting for two newbie potters?!!

We are hosting a 24 hour pottery throw down at the Songbird Ceramics studio on the 11th through to the 12th of July.There will be one wheel turning continually...start time midday on the 11th July finish midday on the 12th July!!!
This event was 2017!!! The pennies were counted and are being presented tomorrow July the 10th 2018 to Cancer Fund for Children. The total is £3507.46.
Apologies for the misleading post...can't seem to get it unpinned...if anyone can advise ...much appreciated.

What can we say!! A large group of us had a hen day session at Songbird ceramics and my goodness we all absolutely loved it. Had the loveliest day and Lorna and Sarah could not have done enough for us. Had an area set aside for our drinks and nibbles and went above and beyond. Highly highly recommend this place � thank you.

What can I say! Five of us visited Lorna for my daughters birthday and what a fantastic day we had. Lorna has so much patience and makes you feel so good when she says you have made a unique piece lol. We had a great day and can not wait to see what our masterpieces turn out like. Congratulations Lorna on a great wee business, we will definitely be back x

What a lovely way to spend a birthday 'throwing pots' (sorry about the wall lol). Thank you so much Lorna for a wonderful experience....can't wait to see the finished items.

Went to a parent and child class, my son absolutely loved it!!! Thanks ;0)

We organised a surprise visit for a friend for her 40th birthday and it was simply fantastic. Right from the start we had clear and quick communication with Lorna and I knew from the outset that we weren't going to be disappointed. We arrived in the gorgeous, bright and cheery studio and we were made to feel at home and relaxed immediately. The craic was mighty and Lorna is an excellent teacher who simply has a natural way of sharing her talents and passing on her passion for clay to others. Our first but definitely not our last visit to Songbird!

Go on - challenge yourself, create some creative time and go and make memories that will last as long as your masterpieces :-)

Warm, friendly , great teaching and thanks to Lorna's forward thinking, guaranteed results!

Thank you Lorna for a wonderful learning experience..lots of laughter and clay .. can't wait til next time xxx

Me and my Mum had a brilliant time at Songbird Ceramics where we tried out pottery for the first time. Lorna was fantastic, so patient and helpful. We both love our finished pieces and hope to be back sometime again!

Lorna’s pottery class turned my birthday into a fascinating day - this was a surprise from my spouse and I could not even expect such a fabulous gift!

Lorna, thank you for showing the pottery wheel tips and tricks - myself and the family have enjoyed so much. The kids can’t wait to visit the pottery again!

Lorna is an amazing teacher!, welcoming, positive and bubbly. The studio is set in amazing surroundings & your sure to have claytastic fun or learn to relax your mind and 'throw off' some of those stresses!

Definitely have a go!

Lorna and Claire were so supportive and helpful, this made our first time throwing fun and successful. Thanks! Definitely will be back!

Just recently finished a 6 week beginners course with Lorna, she is very patient and an excellent teacher! Very enjoyable, would highly recommend x

Just had the best Mother’s Day present ever, an afternoon one to one session with Lorna. I had such a good time! Thanks for your patience and you left me wanting more lol xxx

I recently enjoyed at great afternoon at Songbird with five friends, we were made to feel so welcome and loved every minute of learning pottery on the wheel. Lorna and Sarah were so kind and helpful and it was very relaxed. Thank you so much! I hope to be back again soon �

I found my happy place - an oasis of joy & clay!

I enjoyed class at Songbird with seven women, they was very kind and friendly. Lorna and Sarah were so kind and helpful and patient.I felt very relaxed and comfortable. Thank you so much! I hope to be back again soon �

Had my hen do here....what a fab time! Lorna And Sarah looked after us all and made the day fun and memorable! Thank you! Will def be back in the future, I intend to master the mug making!!

Great place, beautiful friendly welcome and fun,fun,fun. For would be pottery enthusiastic people a haven of opportunity and wise advice and help. A must go to place.

Fun place to be, to go, relax & create ... will be back again & again & again ...

Definitely recommend Songbird to everyone ... ;-)