Summer of Clay
Friday 26th Jun 2026 — Sunday 30th Aug 2026, The Base
Inspired by our summer exhibition, Simplicity and Complexity by Jin Eui Kim, our Summer of Clay gives you a chance to get stuck in to all things pottery.
Internationally renowned ceramic artist, Jin Eui Kim, brings his new series of eye-catching sculptures to The Base this summer, exploring with the intriguing themes of illusion and reality. We have a range of workshops and classes that you can join to get hands on in a variety of exhibition related activities, from clay jewellery to making your own optical vases, like those in the exhibition.
Take a look below to see what's on offer in our Summer of Clay:
Click on one of the workshops or courses below to book!
Songs and Stories in the Gallery - Thursdays 23 Jul & 20 Aug, Saturdays, 4 Jul & 8 Aug, 9.30am
Clay Characters - Sun 28 Jun, 2pm
Optical Vases: Reflections with Clay - Sundays, 5 - 19 Jul, 10am
Visual Vibrations: Painting in Pattern - Sun 5 Jul, 1.30pm (Ages 11 - 16), 4pm (Ages 18+)
Talk: Masterclass with Jin Eui Kim - Thu 9 Jul, 6.30pm
Pottery Throwing - Thursdays, 16 Jul - 30 Aug, Beginners 6pm, Improvers 8pm
Raku Clay - Sat 18 Jul, 10am
Crafting With Optical Art - Sat 25 Jul, 10am
Polymer Clay Jewellery Making - Sat 25 Jul, 2pm
Introduction to Silver Clay Jewellery - Sun 26 Jul, 10.30am
Play with Clay
Thursdays - 30 Jul, 6, 13 & 20 Aug
Fridays - 31 Jul, 7, 14 & 21 Aug
Saturdays - 1, 8 & 22 Aug
Sessions at 9am, 11am & 1.30pm
Talk: Movement in Matter - Thu 30 Jul, 6.30pm
Illusions with Clay - Sun 2 - Sun 16 Aug, 10am
Poetry Open Mic Night: Simplicity and Complexity - Thu 6 Aug, 6.30pm
Workshops and courses can be booked online, or by calling the Box Office on 01635 522733