Studium is a Ceramics Learning Community set up and run by British ceramicist, Jo Davies.

Join this supportive and inspiring ceramics community to enhance your technical skills, develop confidence and access mentoring.

Studium Subscribers can access:

Advice from Jo Davies and other guest-experts through small online Group Calls or One to One Sessions

Troubleshoot issues from throwing to kiln-firing to studio set-up and glazing

Guidance with your creative development, including professional advice for turning your ceramics hobby into a profession

A dedicated Ceramics Forum where Studium subscribers can ask technical questions, share advice and post about their exhibitions and events

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Jo has used her experience as a ceramics practitioner and tutor to develop Studium. Ceramicists often have gaps in their knowledge long into their practice, which can then become stumbling blocks to progress. However, with support, these barriers can be resolved and Studium has been designed to help work through these.

Join now to deepen your ceramics knowledge and develop your creative practice with expert tuition and advice from ceramics maker-designer, tutor and writer, Jo Davies and other guest-experts.

Upcoming Group Sessions open to all Subscribers of Studium: 

1 May - Kiln Questions? Discuss and resolve kiln questions with Jo Davies, writer of 'Electric Kilns for Ceramics' 

7 May - Jo Davies in Conversation with ceramic sculptor, Tessa Eastman exploring the development of a creative voice 

2 June - Throwing Requests: Discussion and Demonstration of wheel-throwing with Jo Davies

26 June - Glazes for the Contemporary Maker with glaze-expert Louisa Taylor

16 July - Ask you Porcelain Questions with Jo Davies, creator of Studium and porcelain specialist.

2 Sep - Applying for Selected Membership of the CPA Jo Davies in conversation with Anna Lambert on what to consider before applying

Core Plan

£20 per month or £220 per year

Access to the Video Library: Explore the library of throwing videos which follow Jo Davies’ teaching method focusing on core skills

Access to all Group Calls: Online sessions led by Jo on ceramic topics from kiln-firing problems and throwing to creative development and professional advice (if you’re there yet).

Access to the Forum: Use ‘Ask the Community’, ‘Your News’ and ‘Introduce Yourself’ as spaces to post about your exhibitions, ask for recommendations from the Studium community and share your tips and advice.

Memberships are payable on a monthly basis, making it easy to switch between plans.This can be done via your Settings after sign up.

Use the link below for FREE ACCESS for 2 weeks

Bespoke Plan

£150p/m or £1,650p/a

Access to All the Benefits of the Core Plan

plus

2 x One to One Sessions with Jo Davies per month This plan is for those of you looking for help that focuses on your individual circumstances to resolve problems in your ceramics practice.

Sessions are by video call and will include demonstrations when needed as well as discussion across ceramic-related topics including technical troubleshooting as well as professional and creative development.

Memberships are payable on a monthly basis, making it easy to switch between plans.This can be done via your Settings after sign up.

Use the link below for FREE ACCESS for 2 weeks

Introducing Jo Davies: Jo Davies is a Royal College of Art graduate, she has a thriving practice making her wheel-thrown porcelain collection and has worked with many exciting galleries and clients over her 20+ year practice, including producing limited edition collections for Mulberry and Union Coffee as well as numerous private clients all over the world. She has also become known for her teaching in ceramics through studios and colleges, including West Dean College, Jingdezhen Ceramics Institute in China and Brighton University as well as open access studios and one-to-one tuition in her studio. Her book ‘Electric Kilns for Ceramics,’ published by Crowood Press, came out in 2023. She is also a member of the council for the Craft Potters Association, principally working with selection of new members and developing the mentorship scheme.

www.jo-davies.com