Clayground Collective

Make a Donation to Clayground Collective!

Many organisations and individuals are helping to realise Project Clay. Institutions have made grants to help Clayground Collective develop projects with artists and young people in London localities. Supporters to date include Arts Council England, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Economist Group, Wandsworth Council, and Karen Otazo. People from different walks of life all have a part to play in realising the final artworks incorporating the world's clays. if you feel your role is to make a donation, this page is where you can do it.

One of the aims of Project Clay is to renew interest in clay, ceramic skills and the role of pottery in cultural life. By choosing one of the options below and donating at the level you can, you will be helping to keep in circulation an understanding of traditional roles associated with everyday life in the potteries.

Fettler - £50

Removes rough seams and bumps from the casting process prior to firing.

Slip Caster - £100

Pours liquid clay or slip into plaster of Paris moulds and removes the mould from the cast when dry.

Throwing Potter £250

Literally throws clay onto the wheel to create vessel or plate forms freehand as the wheel turns.

Jigger and Jollyer - £500

Shapes flatware by using the jigger, a revolving head, to which are fitted different moulds to shape the exterior of the form. The jolly has a pivoting arm to which profiles are clamped to shape the interior of the dish.

Saggar Maker's Bottom Knocker - £1000

A saggar is a clay box to protect ware during firing. The bottom knocker assists the saggar maker by knocking clay to fill an iron hoop forming the bottom of the saggar.