by Bernadette Tuite.
Two-Day Tile Making Workshop - DEPOSIT
Exploring the creative possibilities of tile making - clay experience is recommended but not required
Chapel Hill School of Art, Chapel Hill, Macroom, Co. Cork. P12E020
July 11th & 12th, 2026 | 10.00am – 5:30pm
Max 10 participants – Booking essential
Course Deposit: €100 (includes all materials, tools 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 — 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 two
Day 2 – Create & Develop
Bring your ideas to life in a full day of supported making. Day two 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
Workshop Notes
Tea, coffee and light refreshments
Bring your lunch along - picnic on site or enjoy lunch in downtown Macroom just 5 minutes walk away
Finished Work
Your tiles will be glaze fired after the workshop. Please allow approximately 3- 4 weeks for completion. You’ll be notified when your finished tiles are ready for collection in Cork city.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Full refund with 7 day notice - cancel on or before May 1st 2026
50 % refund - cancel on or before May 18th
No refund - cancel May 22nd
Thank You!
Brow head is a majestic and primordial headland jutting into our South Weste Atlantic sea between Mizen Head and Streaks. The kayaking around here is not for the fain of heart, with ocean swell lifting with the ground swell its the only place I ever actively wished for a bigger boat!
Between fingers of land resisting the elements, gannets dive for herring, undaunted seals stare and snort loudly. Twisted cliffs give way to dark caves with gurgling water voice. Brow Head has a uniquely ancient resonance that I have embodied in this large piece.
Brow Head - Artists own recycled stone ware and inclusions from the area.
44cm tall x 88cm around
Available from October 22 , 2024 at 72cm tall.
Dunny Cove is inspired by the mud and sandstones of the coastline around the Ardfield area of Co. Cork.
Denis and I like to kayak this piece of coastline that shelters us from the prevailing South Westerly winds under her East facing buffs and golden sandy coves. This area is visually unusual as the as the ochre and iron tones of the mudstones give rise to a unique geology of red and purple cliffs with water sculpted formations, most notable is a sea arch that adds a primordial fragility to the area.
Description: Stoneware bellied form. Marbled stoneware base with coloured clay inclusions, sandy textured body. Contains found native clay from Dunny Cove on the sweeping rim.
Size: 28cm tall x 67cm circumference at the belly.
Exploring the creative possibilities of tile making - clay experience is recommended but not required
Chapel Hill School of Art, Chapel Hill, Macroom, Co. Cork. P12E020
July 11th & 12th, 2026 | 10.00am – 5:30pm
Max 10 participants – Booking is Essential
Course fee: €260 - includes all materials, tools and glaze firings
Tea, coffee & light refreshments provided daily
Join us for a creative and inspiring Tile Making Workshop in the beautiful and spacious surroundings of Chapel Hill School of Art in Macroom. www.chapelhillschoolofart.ie
Over two immersive days, you’ll explore the creative possibilities of tile making— 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 and creative environment.
Workshop Schedule
Day 1 – Learn, Explore & Experiment
Morning
Welcome and introductions
Overview of tools, materials, and clay preparation
Demonstrations of surface decoration techniques:
Printing onto clay
Stamping, resists, rollers, and stencils, additions, sgraffito, sprigs, etc
Working with coloured slips
Exploring texture and pattern to suit your design aesthetic and theme
Afternoon
Hands-on experimentation using a variety of techniques on pre-prepared tiles and develop a decorating theme
One-to-one guidance in a relaxed, creative atmosphere
Begin developing your ideas and designs for Day two
Day 2 – Create & Develop
Bring your ideas to life in a full day of supported making. Day two offers space to deepen your engagement with both material and technique as you shape your own series of tiles.
Morning
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
Afternoon
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 two
Instruction, demonstrations, and personalised support
Glaze firing of your finished tiles *
Workshop Notes
Tea & Coffee
*Your tiles will be glazed fired after the workshop. Please allow approximately 3-4 weeks for completion. You’ll be notified when your finished tiles are ready for collection in Cork city.
Not Included
Bring your lunch along ( picnic on site ) or enjoy lunch in downtown Macroom just 5 minutes walk away
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Full refund with 21 day notice - cancel on or before June 20th
50 % refund - cancel on June 21st to July 5th
No refund - cancel on July 6th to 11th