About Jane (and Bertie)

 

This is Jane….

I fell in love with pottery when I was 20. It all started with a Raku workshop at a festival – it was a magical warm summer evening, I had moddled a small figurative sculpture the day before and watched transfixed as it emerged from the kiln at 1000 degrees, glowing bright orange, then plunged into sawdust it was smoky and alchemical, a transformation from soft clay to shimmering coppery iridescence… It was an enchantment and I was hooked.

I went on to study at Bath Spa University where I attained a BA hons and also an MA in Ceramics. I have been pottering about the studio for about 19 years, using a wide variety of clay techniques but specialising in hand building, particularly slabbuilding. Often pushing the boundaries and exploring the material with the greatest of enthusiasm, I am a bit of a rebel potter and I encourage my students to let go and enjoy the ride with this very special medium.

I have developed a range of high-quality pottery products and studio equipment during 2020 including the innovative Pigment Free Underglaze Medium and High Pigment Decorating Slips that I make by hand in small batches here in Wiltshire. You will also find lovely plate moulds that are hand made locally and lots of other nice things you might need in your pottery space – all available to buy in the POTTERY SHOP.

I run inspiring pottery workshops and regular classes in my studio and also via zoom, make YouTube pottery videos, and also lead mobile multi media art workshops, including life drawing, for schools, museums and other organisations and groups.

 

Jane Scott leaving her studio with a tray of part glazed ceramic cups that have been made by students on a pottery workshop near Bath uk
portrait of the pottery studio dog, Bertie, who helps to run her ceramics workshops in wiltshire uk

This is Bertie….

Bertie is the studio dog – a fine example of a beautiful full coated Border Terrier.

He is super friendly. He will bark when you arrive but he’s just telling you that he is super excited to meet you.  He likes to lick your legs –  Don’t be alarmed, be flattered he has chosen your legs to lick.

Bertie is well known for being very vocal, he will ‘talk’ and make cute snuffle noises especially if you talk to him and give him a pat.

You can give Bertie a snack if you like. He is keen on most doggie treats, but be warned – if you do treat Bertie to a little something he will NEVER forget and will get excited to see you and sit for you EVERY time he sees you – hoping for another treat!

Sometimes Bertie likes to lie down in the studio – right in the way, and he does look a bit like a chunky doormat so occasionally he gets stepped on! But apart from that he lives a very happy life here in Corsham and everyone seems to be very fond of him.

If you would like to meet Bertie come and do some pottery here and if you need a friend for life, bring a snack.

Jane Scott Ceramics

Lancefield Studios
Lancefield Place
Pickwick
Corsham
SN13 0HZ

Lancefieldstudios.co.uk

info@janescottceramics.com

44 (0) 7813718853

Jane Scott Ceramics
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Meryl LakinMeryl Lakin
15:56 17 Mar 24
Pottery Brunch was quite the loveliest way to spend a Sunday morning! Perfect in every way, brilliantly guided ceramic bottle making session and a brunch to gladden the heart in delightful company. Just go, you won't regret it ♥️
Bev HudspithBev Hudspith
14:20 17 Mar 24
Fabulous pottery brunch, utterly brilliant! Lovely teaching, very inspiring and delicious food 🤩
Diana GillDiana Gill
14:19 17 Mar 24
sheralyn coatessheralyn coates
20:45 15 Mar 24
Brilliant session learning to throw. Jane is so patient and her explanations are really clear. Great sense of achievement in producing my pot (with a bit of help!). Will be back for a course. Highly recommended.
Judith BakerJudith Baker
16:59 15 Mar 24
Spent a 1:1 2hr. pottery throwing session with Jane yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. She has a clear and relaxed teaching style that enables you to produce an impressive pot by the end of the session. The studio was light and bright with an effective wood burner to keep you warm. Looking forward to picking up my creation after firing.
Margaret HatherellMargaret Hatherell
17:12 09 Mar 24
We had a great morning with Jane yesterday. She gave very clear instructions and guided us through the process of throwing a pot. We both had a real sense of achievement at the end. Jane was friendly and encouraging. We would definitely recommend her. The studio was a warm, calm space and has parking right outside.
Jayne EricksonJayne Erickson
16:21 08 Mar 24
We had a fantastic 2 tuition, it was amazing
Russell MartinRussell Martin
19:37 04 Mar 24
A brilliant afternoon today throwing my first pot. Jane has so much knowledge, which she shares freely and with great humour. I thoroughly recommend all of Jane's classes, and regularly attend slab making lessons.
Mckenty SurveyingMckenty Surveying
13:54 03 Mar 24
Had a throw down class today. It was great fun and Jane was brilliant. Highly recommend it.
T EDGINGTONT EDGINGTON
12:03 26 Feb 24
Excellent, absolutely perfect session
Rowena Van RensburgRowena Van Rensburg
16:41 25 Feb 24
My mum and I have just spent the loveliest 2 hours hand building a beautiful pot, under Jane’s expert supervision. We did not imagine we’d be able to create anything like we did. We fully recommend the private tuition, and had such a great time, I’m thinking of signing up for the regular classes. Thank you Jane!
Jason RichardsonJason Richardson
20:27 28 Jan 24
Absolutely brilliant day! Jane is a wealth of knowledge, the course teach a range of techniques using slips which I will definitely carry forward in what I make! If you are looking for a surface decoration course in ceramics, look no further!! Will definitely be back!
Chris EleyChris Eley
22:14 14 Jan 24
We both loved the lesson with Jane today - such a great thing to step out of normal life for a while and learn something new and creative. Jane is a great teacher - warm, patient and knowledgeable and made us both feel at ease. We were so pleased with pots we managed to create using the wheel. Thanks Jane
Chris KChris K
16:33 11 Mar 23
Jane was a great teacher, very patient and clear instruction. Under her guidance we both threw our first pot with great success. It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend others try it!
Dave WebberDave Webber
07:05 31 Aug 21
Brilliant, really helped me sort out the basics for throwing. Great studio / facilities and a Brilliant teacher.
Henry BrooksHenry Brooks
12:44 23 Feb 21
Bought as a present for my mothers birthday, Jane was kind enough to send express to get it there on time! Excellent service. Thank you.
Steven JenkinsSteven Jenkins
16:34 19 Oct 20
Great place to learn ceramics!
Suze MacSuze Mac
17:27 16 Oct 20
What a lovely way to spend a birthday safely with friends under the gentle and wise tuition of Jane - so lovely to have a Clay Day in the Potting Shed ... will be back again soon x
Daniel AllsopDaniel Allsop
16:35 25 May 20
Had a fantastic zoom session with Jane, then when we dropped off our pottery to be fired we ended up buying a couple of pots/vases as they were just so beautiful!
Robin WorrallRobin Worrall
14:23 19 Mar 20
Possibly one of my most favourite memories ever. What’s not to love about a hands on creative clay class followed by the most sumptuous and delicious vegetarian brunch... literally heaven 😍
My boyfriend and I did a pottery workshop for our one year anniversary and it was so lovely. Jane was a great teacher and we had a great laugh!Would recommend to everyone!
Toni HoveyToni Hovey
12:54 23 Nov 19
Have just completed two wonderful workshops making bowls and then Christmas decorations. Such fun and so relaxing to get creative with clay. Jane is a fantastic teacher and I would really recommend her workshops..
lynn franklinlynn franklin
17:15 04 Sep 19
Jane is brilliant at teaching and guiding choices and rescuing disasters! These are pieces i made when i first started, no experience at all but alot of enthusiasm. I love the self directed learning style. We laugh alot, learn and relax. Brilliant sessions.
Dave WilliamsDave Williams
08:12 19 Jul 18
Jane has a fabulous easy going coaching style of teaching. I have never handled clay in any form before but Jane enabled me to throw a couple of creditable pots on her wheel within a couple of hours... all my own work. A fantastic experience. Thanks Jane
Miss ScottMiss Scott
19:53 19 Jun 18
I brought my son to do a jug work shop and we both had a wonderful time with this hands on creative workshop. Jane is lovely, very kind and attentive, guiding us through the creative process and even making tea along the way! The workshop was a cosy space filled with Jane’s amazing ceramics and we were both so proud of our beautiful unique creations when they were finished, we will treasure them forever!! Would definitely recommend this to anyone old or young, we will certainly be back for more!!
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