Aberdeen Ceramics Studio
Aberdeen Ceramics Studio (ACS) originated as a collaborative idea amongst Gray's staff and students to establish an open-source art studio centred around ceramics. Its purpose is to bring together students, graduates, and the local community, providing them with a space to engage with clay.
Recognising there was a lack of making studios equipped with kilns in Aberdeen, the founders of Aberdeen Ceramics Studio identified significant facilities that would enable people to explore the unique qualities of clay.
Aberdeen Ceramics Studio aims to create an environment that fosters creativity, curiosity, and a sense of community. They conduct classes and offer memberships that cater to beginners, emerging makers, and professionals. Studio users enjoy unrestricted access to all the equipment expected from an established ceramics workshop.
Aberdeen Ceramics Studio has recently opened its doors and is now welcoming members and hosting classes for makers, whether that be from complete beginner through to experienced.
"We鈥檙e so pleased to welcome people from the North East鈥檚 creative community and begin building our own community of potter鈥檚 here in Torry. We鈥檝e done a lot of work to get to this stage and we鈥檙e excited to see how the space develops into the future and the people we will work with." - Aimee Morris.
ACS Founders
- Matthew Wilcock - Lecturer, Gray鈥檚 School of Art
- Kevin Andrew Morris - Ceramic Technician, Gray鈥檚 School of Art
- Amy Benzie, Aimee Morris, AJ Simpson, Celda Tyndall - all alumni, Gray鈥檚 School of Art