Courtesy of Janene Waudby for Z Gallery Arts
Guest Artist Workshop · Porto Heli, Peloponnese, Greece
Janene Waudby
Janene Waudby
Form & Surface
Surface, Curved Form and the Quiet Presence of Clay
Janene Waudby's ceramic practice explores surface, curved form and the quiet presence of clay. Working low-fired and rarely using glaze, she keeps tactile surfaces, marks and natural textures central, in a simple and restrained aesthetic that reflects the landscapes that inspire her.
She draws on a wide range of making techniques, adapting her methods to the form and surface each piece needs — combining accumulated technical knowledge with intuition and remaining open to unexpected outcomes. For her, relinquishing complete control is fundamental.
Shaped by wild and abandoned landscapes, her work engages with nature, decay, stillness and the enduring presence of landscape. Her studio sits on a quiet coastal peninsula in Suffolk, UK. Official site: jwaudbyceramics.com · @jwaudbyceramics.
A one-week workshop with British ceramic artist Janene Waudby, exploring surface, curved form and the quiet presence of clay. Working low-fired and rarely with glaze, participants focus on tactile surface, mark and natural texture, adapting technique to the form and surface each piece needs.
This workshop runs as a single one-week session. Maximum six participants.
The detailed daily curriculum and techniques are confirmed with the artist and published on this page before the workshop.
Beginner to advanced welcome. With a maximum of six participants, individual attention is given to each participant according to their level and experience. The invited artist leads the workshop, with Zohra Bonnis assisting throughout the teaching programme.
One-week workshop in Porto Heli — arrival Saturday, departure the following Saturday, with focused studio instruction Monday to Friday. Maximum six participants.
Clay and shared studio tools are part of the workshop programme. Participants may bring their own preferred hand-building and surface tools.
Ceramics involves drying and firing risk; cracking and warping are part of working with clay. Careful handling and controlled drying are supported, but kiln results are never guaranteed.
Sessions run Monday to Friday. The studio opens at 10:00. Each day pairs guided instruction in the morning with independent studio work and individual feedback in the afternoon.
Guided instruction with Janene Waudby — demonstrations, technique and material exploration focused on surface and form. Instruction for the whole group.
Midday break. The studio stays open for those who wish to keep working or reflect on the morning's work.
Independent work on personal pieces, with individual feedback from Janene throughout the afternoon.
The detailed daily curriculum, techniques and participant level are being confirmed with Janene Waudby and will be published on this page before the workshop. Sessions run Monday to Friday, 10:00–12:30 and 13:30–16:00, with Saturday arrival and Saturday departure. Maximum six participants.
The following rules apply to all participants. They are shared in advance and agreed to as part of the registration process. Safety is the responsibility of every person in the studio.
Fees and exact terms are confirmed at the time of registration. The following general cancellation framework applies to all Z Gallery Arts workshops.
Less a 15% administrative fee. Refund issued within 14 business days.
Or transfer to another Z Gallery Arts programme in the same season, subject to availability.
In exceptional circumstances (medical), a credit toward a future programme may be offered at Z Gallery Arts' discretion.
Not included: flights, travel from airport to the studio, and personal excursions. If Z Gallery Arts cancels the workshop for any reason, registered participants will receive a full refund.
All registered participants receive the Z Gallery Arts Participant Agreement, Liability Waiver, and Studio Safety Rules prior to the first session. Registration is conditional on agreement to these terms.
Educational Art Programme Declaration. All workshops organised by Z Gallery Arts Inc. (Vancouver, Canada) are educational art programmes focused on ceramic learning and artistic exchange. Studio facilities are made available exclusively to registered programme participants. These programmes do not constitute a hotel, tourism, hospitality, or vocational training service. All technical operations are conducted under instructor supervision. Participants acknowledge that ceramics involves physical risks including exposure to clay dust, heat, and sharp tools, and that they have disclosed any relevant health conditions on their application. Z Gallery Arts Inc. holds all appropriate insurance for the programme activities described. Z Gallery Arts Inc. — Registered Canadian Corporation.
Z Gallery Arts Inc. — Registered Canadian Corporation — Vancouver, BC, Canada. Workshops are organised as educational art programmes focused on ceramic learning and artistic exchange in Porto Heli, Peloponnese, Greece, a seasonal programme location. Maximum six participants.
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