Two Day Tile Making Workshop
Chapel Hill School of Art, Chapel Hill, Macroom, Co. Cork. P12E020
June 28th & 29th | 9:30am – 5:00pm
Max 10 participants – Booking essential
Course fee: €260 (includes all materials and firings)
Join us for a creative and inspiring Tile Making Workshop in the beautiful and spacious surroundings of Chapel Hill School of Art in Macroom.
Over two immersive days, you’ll explore the creative possibilities of tile making beginning with a botanical theme — from surface decoration, texture, and pattern, to tile shapes, tessellations, and layouts. This hands-on workshop is designed to build your surface treatment skills and support your individual creative vision.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your ceramic practice, you'll find inspiration, encouragement, and expert guidance in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Workshop Schedule
Day 1 – Learn, Explore & Experiment
Morning
Welcome and introductions
Overview of tools, materials, and tile preparation
Demonstrations of surface decoration techniques:
Printing onto clay
Stamping, resists, rollers, and stencils
Working with coloured slips
Exploring texture and pattern to suit your design aesthetic
Afternoon
Hands-on experimentation using a variety of techniques on pre-prepared tiles
One-to-one guidance in a relaxed, creative atmosphere
Begin developing ideas and design concepts for Day 2
Day 2 – Create & Develop
Bring your ideas to life in a full day of supported making. Day 2 offers space to deepen your engagement with both material and technique as you shape your own series of tiles.
Create your own tiles using prepared clay slabs
Apply and refine techniques explored on Day 1
Develop a personal tile set or series, based on your own concepts or decorative style
Wrap-up session with tips on drying, finishing, and firing techniques
One-to-one creative support and encouragement throughout the day
What’s Included
All clay, tools, and materials
Pre-prepared tiles for Day 1 decoration
Clay slabs for making your own tiles on Day 2
Instruction, demonstrations, and personalised support
Glaze firing of your finished tiles *
*Your tiles will be glazed fired after the workshop. Please allow approximately 2–3 weeks for completion. You’ll be notified when your finished tiles are ready for collection.
Workshop Cancellation and Refund Details
Full refund with 7 day notice - cancel on or before June 20th
50 % refund - cancel on or before June 25th
No refund - cancel on June 28th
Chapel Hill School of Art, Chapel Hill, Macroom, Co. Cork. P12E020
June 28th & 29th | 9:30am – 5:00pm
Max 10 participants – Booking essential
Course fee: €260 (includes all materials and firings)
Join us for a creative and inspiring Tile Making Workshop in the beautiful and spacious surroundings of Chapel Hill School of Art in Macroom.
Over two immersive days, you’ll explore the creative possibilities of tile making beginning with a botanical theme — from surface decoration, texture, and pattern, to tile shapes, tessellations, and layouts. This hands-on workshop is designed to build your surface treatment skills and support your individual creative vision.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your ceramic practice, you'll find inspiration, encouragement, and expert guidance in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Workshop Schedule
Day 1 – Learn, Explore & Experiment
Morning
Welcome and introductions
Overview of tools, materials, and tile preparation
Demonstrations of surface decoration techniques:
Printing onto clay
Stamping, resists, rollers, and stencils
Working with coloured slips
Exploring texture and pattern to suit your design aesthetic
Afternoon
Hands-on experimentation using a variety of techniques on pre-prepared tiles
One-to-one guidance in a relaxed, creative atmosphere
Begin developing ideas and design concepts for Day 2
Day 2 – Create & Develop
Bring your ideas to life in a full day of supported making. Day 2 offers space to deepen your engagement with both material and technique as you shape your own series of tiles.
Create your own tiles using prepared clay slabs
Apply and refine techniques explored on Day 1
Develop a personal tile set or series, based on your own concepts or decorative style
Wrap-up session with tips on drying, finishing, and firing techniques
One-to-one creative support and encouragement throughout the day
What’s Included
All clay, tools, and materials
Pre-prepared tiles for Day 1 decoration
Clay slabs for making your own tiles on Day 2
Instruction, demonstrations, and personalised support
Glaze firing of your finished tiles *
*Your tiles will be glazed fired after the workshop. Please allow approximately 2–3 weeks for completion. You’ll be notified when your finished tiles are ready for collection.
Workshop Cancellation and Refund Details
Full refund with 7 day notice - cancel on or before June 20th
50 % refund - cancel on or before June 25th
No refund - cancel on June 28th
Chapel Hill School of Art, Chapel Hill, Macroom, Co. Cork. P12E020
June 28th & 29th | 9:30am – 5:00pm
Max 10 participants – Booking essential
Course fee: €260 (includes all materials and firings)
Join us for a creative and inspiring Tile Making Workshop in the beautiful and spacious surroundings of Chapel Hill School of Art in Macroom.
Over two immersive days, you’ll explore the creative possibilities of tile making beginning with a botanical theme — from surface decoration, texture, and pattern, to tile shapes, tessellations, and layouts. This hands-on workshop is designed to build your surface treatment skills and support your individual creative vision.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your ceramic practice, you'll find inspiration, encouragement, and expert guidance in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Workshop Schedule
Day 1 – Learn, Explore & Experiment
Morning
Welcome and introductions
Overview of tools, materials, and tile preparation
Demonstrations of surface decoration techniques:
Printing onto clay
Stamping, resists, rollers, and stencils
Working with coloured slips
Exploring texture and pattern to suit your design aesthetic
Afternoon
Hands-on experimentation using a variety of techniques on pre-prepared tiles
One-to-one guidance in a relaxed, creative atmosphere
Begin developing ideas and design concepts for Day 2
Day 2 – Create & Develop
Bring your ideas to life in a full day of supported making. Day 2 offers space to deepen your engagement with both material and technique as you shape your own series of tiles.
Create your own tiles using prepared clay slabs
Apply and refine techniques explored on Day 1
Develop a personal tile set or series, based on your own concepts or decorative style
Wrap-up session with tips on drying, finishing, and firing techniques
One-to-one creative support and encouragement throughout the day
What’s Included
All clay, tools, and materials
Pre-prepared tiles for Day 1 decoration
Clay slabs for making your own tiles on Day 2
Instruction, demonstrations, and personalised support
Glaze firing of your finished tiles *
*Your tiles will be glazed fired after the workshop. Please allow approximately 2–3 weeks for completion. You’ll be notified when your finished tiles are ready for collection.
Workshop Cancellation and Refund Details
Full refund with 7 day notice - cancel on or before June 20th
50 % refund - cancel on or before June 25th
No refund - cancel on June 28th