DIRECTORY OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS
Ceramics Group
Access
Address: Sessions held at Buckland Community Centre
Telephone: 07909 856734
Website: none
Referral Method
Via care co-ordinators and other mental health profressionals
History
The Group has been running for many years and is open to individuals between the ages of
16 and 65 yrs with mental health problems. There is no other criteria for joining the group, other than
an interest in having a go at hand building pottery. Previous experience isn't at all necessary, any
level of ability is welcomed and all skills are nurtured.
We use a variety of techniques ranging from slab building to mould forming. This enables work
produced to vary from tiles, mugs and bowls to more sculptural wares.
In 2004 the Group was commissioned to design and produce an original ceramic mural for the
Orchards, the new ward at St James.
Click here to find out how we did it.
Current Activities
There are two groups - one on a Thursday afternoon and one on a Friday
morning. The groups last for two hours.
Future plans
We would like to expand our membership, perhaps take on some more
commissions, and make links to other community groups.
More work by the Ceramics Group