One Day Ceramics Workshop: Advanced Kurinuki Geology Workshop (ceramic Box making)

• SUNDAY, 18TH OCTOBER - 2026

ADVANCED KURINUKI GEOLOGY WORKSHOP (Ceramic Box Making)

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

*Please book your ticket using the options at the bottom of this booking page.

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GATES & BAR OPEN: 10:30AM

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WORKSHOP STARTS: 11AM

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WORKSHOP ENDS: 4PM

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YOUR WORKSHOP TICKET PRICE INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS, AS WELL AS TEA, COFFEE AND WATER, SERVED THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING A PACKED LUNCH WITH YOU OR THE STRAW YARD TEAM CAN RECOMMEND SOMEWHERE NEARBY TO PURCHASE YOUR LUNCH.

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PLEASE WEAR CLOTHING THAT YOU DON’T MIND GETTING A BIT MUCKY.

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Join ceramic artist Paddy Hartley for a hands-on ceramics workshop exploring the Japanese technique of kurinuki—a process of carving and hollowing forms from a single block of clay.

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Drawing inspiration from the geology of Berwick Beach, you’ll create two lidded ceramic boxes, each in a different clay and developed in contrasting styles. Working intuitively and allowing the character of the material to guide the process, you’ll explore asymmetry, texture, form and surface to create pieces that sit somewhere between functional object and sculptural form.

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Paddy will guide you through the kurinuki process, sharing approaches to carving, construction, design and surface finishing, while encouraging you to develop your own response to the material and the geological forms around us.

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Your finished boxes will be fired off-site and available to collect at a date agreed during the workshop.

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Suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike. Good hand strength is advantageous, as kurinuki is a physically hands-on process, along with an open mind and willingness to explore what clay can do.

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To note: Although we are a dog friendly venue, we ask that customers please refrain from bringing their dogs to any of the Artist in Residence with Paddy Hartley events. Thank you for your understanding. 

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

at The Straw Yard

PADDY HARTLEY

Welcome to Artist in Residence at The Straw Yard with Paddy Hartley.

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October sees us collaborating with multidisciplinary artist, Paddy Hartley. You will have the opportunity to learn from, hear about and work with Paddy as we offer you a variety of experiences. From an intimate interview with Q&A, to an introductory workshop, and an exhibition, plus a full day intensive workshop. This residency offers you the chance to immerse yourself in Paddy’s creative world.

As well as supporting the local creative community you’ll learn new skills, meet new people and have a laugh at the same time.

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WEBSITE:

www.paddy-hartley.com 

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INSTAGRAM:

@paddyhartleyartist

@paddyhartleyceramics

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In August 2024, Paddy was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and is currently in remission. Throughout his cancer journey, Cancer Cars provided invaluable support, helping to make a profoundly challenging period that little bit easier to manage. We are therefore using this residency to highlight The Berwick & District Cancer Support Group - “Cancer Cars”. 

Please have a read of the information below to see if you’d like to make a donation. There are two ways in which you can donate during this residency, either when booking a ticket via The Straw Yard website, or you will have the option to make a cash donation in-person at The Straw Yard, specifically during Paddy’s events.

The Berwick & District Cancer Support Group

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"Berwick Cancer Cars"

The Berwick and District Cancer Support Group was founded in 1992 by two women from Spittal, Violet Carter and Kathleen Horsburgh, who were having difficulty accessing their cancer treatment in hospitals over 60 miles away. With exceptional organisation the group grew rapidly and received charitable status in 1994. From having one car the charity now has six and has grown to be one of the finest examples of a community-based charity in the country.

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Living in a remote rural area makes it both difficult and expensive for cancer patients and many people would turn down their treatment if they could not access transport. Patients can easily self-refer but we also have an excellent relationship with other organisations who use our services to ensure all cancer sufferers are aware of what we do. The Berwick area is not highly populated but covers a large geographical area (about 20 miles to the west and 25 miles to the south of the main town, Berwick-upon-Tweed). Through the generosity of our supporters, we can offer free transport for those with a cancer diagnosis from Berwick and the surrounding areas to attend their cancer related appointments.

Each year our volunteer team help hundreds of clients to reach their appointments in comfort, safety and without worry to them or their families and loved ones.

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For more information about the charity, please head to there website:

https://berwickcancersupport.co.uk/about-us/

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE - PADDY HARTLEY - EVENTS LIST:

• Saturday, 3rd October: 7pm - 9:15pm

  CONFESSIONS OF AN ARTIST: IN CONVERSATION WITH PADDY HARTLEY

  BOOKING ESSENTIAL

  https://www.thestrawyard.co.uk/event-details/confessions-of-an-artist-in-conversation-with-paddy-hartley

• Tuesday, 13th October: 6pm - 8:30pm

  AN INTRODUCTION TO KURINUKI CERAMICS - AN EVENING WORKSHOP (PART OF THE WORKSHOP SERIES)

  BOOKING ESSENTIAL

  https://www.thestrawyard.co.uk/event-details/the-workshop-series-an-introduction-to-black-kurinuki-ceramics

• Tuesday, 13th - 17th October: 11am - 4pm each day

  BODY OF MEMORY: A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION BY PADDY

  FREE EXHIBITION WITH SUGGESTED DONATION

  https://www.thestrawyard.co.uk/event-details/body-of-memory-a-retrospective-exhibition-by-paddy-hartley

  
  

• Friday, 18th October: 11am - 4pm

  ADVANCED KURINUKI GEOLOGY WORKSHOP: CERAMIC BOX MAKING - FULL DAY WORKSHOP

  BOOKING ESSENTIAL

To note: Although we are a dog friendly venue, we ask that customers please refrain from bringing their dogs to any of the Artist in Residence with Paddy Hartley events. Thank you for your understanding.