Have fun in working with clay, making your very own meaningful sculptures.
Pottery Classes
Live Demonstration, CPA Oxford Ceramics Fair, St Edwards School, Around 100 people, Oxford, 2025 - Photo Credit: Shannon Tofts
Testimonials
Wonderful Two day Animal Sculpture workshop with Jack Durling. The Clay Studio was a fantastic setting. It’s a friendly, inspiring, bright, spacious and excellently equipped to work in. I’d highly recommend the whole experience to anyone.”
Karen B. The Clay Studio, Uckfield 2025.
“I really enjoyed the course. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your kind encouragement. I really didn’t think I would be able to make something, but I did! I highly Recommend your courses to any student beginner or more advanced xx” – Dani, Aylesford Pottery School Student 2025.
“Really enjoyed the course Jack, thank you. Looking forward to putting on the final touches of my dog sculpture!” Sally Aylesford Pottery School Student 2025.
“Connecting with likeminded individuals, getting fabulous advice and tuition from Jack. Having access to the facilities and being able to stay late” – West Dean Student 2025
“An environment that encouraged exploration and challenge in the learning process, in a geographical location that was gently inspirational, among like-minded people. With staff and tutors who were approachable, cheerful and helpful.” – West Dean Student 2025
“The tuition and the patience and care of the tutor” – West Dean Student 2024
“The best thing I found here is that you make sculptures with slab technique, very amazing. Second, the quality of your clay is great, which makes it easy to work with. Your way of teaching and explaining is very good. As you understand the feelings of the student and solve them immediately. Wonderful experience. Thank you very much. I will now be able to teach a new way to the students of the institute (in which I work). Also, I will be able to teach them what work is done on texture and how beautiful things are made.” – West Dean Student 2023
“Energising & informative lessons.” – West Dean Student 2023
“He is such a talented guy. He is also a stunning teacher, I was lucky enough to be one of his course’s this year. If you get a chance to go learn from this lovely creative and friendly soul, You won’t regret it. Mary, West Street Potters Student 2025.
Public Art Other Projects
“I love this stunning piece of artwork, the colours and style are so beautiful and so well put together it draws you in for a closer look. It really complements our magnificent 450 acre park and being so close to the café and Learning Space we know it will be enjoyed by thousands of visitors.
“One of our key aims is to make Maidstone a thriving place with a vibrant leisure and culture offer which is enjoyed by residents and attractive to visitors and this artwork certainly does that.” - Councillor Claudine Russell, Maidstone Shared Memories Mural, 2023
Visiting Workshops
Jack has conducted short courses annually at the esteemed West Dean College of the Arts for nearly a decade, instructing individuals from diverse backgrounds globally. Additionally, he has coordinated and led short course workshops at various venues throughout the UK. His facilitation of workshops extends to studios and numerous secondary and primary schools, including specialised workshops focused on SEN and disabilities in collaboration with The Blind Veterans UK and other charitable organisations.
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For further information about my courses and about visiting workshops please send an email to enquire, please note these are subject to availability. Please note there are course structures and general workshop guidelines and agreements, that must be agreed and acknowledged prior to the facilitation of any workshop. Terms and conditions apply.
Visiting Workshops 2027
February 18th - 21st West Dean College of Arts, Chichester - Animal Sculpture. Three Day Course
Not Yet Bookable. For Enquiries Please Contact Jack or West Dean College.
Visiting Workshops 2026
August 29th - 30th - London Potters, Urban Potters, Camberwell, London - LP Members Only - Animal Sculpture
Spaces Currently Available
July 2nd - 5th - West Dean College of Arts, Chichester - Animal Sculpture. Three Day Course
Fully Booked - Waiting List
Past Visiting Workshops
A list of some of the institutions and studios I have organised and facilitated workshops and short courses over the years.
Ceramic Studios, Pottery Groups:
Fish Ponds Pottery, Fish Ponds, Bristol
Muddy Fingers Ceramic Studio, Jarrow, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
West Dean College of the Arts, Chichester
St Leonards Ceramic Studio, St Leonards, Hastings
Paula Armstrong Ceramics Studio, Cambridge
The Mudhouse, Brighton
West Street Potters, Wrecclesham, Farnham
Pottery Gagliano, Brighton
Aylesford Pottery, Aylesford, Maidstone
The Clay Studio, Barnsgate, Uckfield
London Potters, Urban Potters, Camberwell, London
Bucks Potters Group, Video Demonstration
Kent Potters, Hilldenborough, Tonbridge
Universities, Schools and Charities:
Blind Verterans UK, Ovingdean
University Of Brighton, Brighton
Valley Park School, Maidstone
Barming Primary School, Barming
Balfour Primary School, Brighton
Varndean School, Brighton
Live Demonstrations:
As well as demonstrating at my stands at shows I have also live demonstrated at prestigious shows to live audiences of up to 100 people.
Potfest Glynde Place, Glynde, May 2026
Craft Potters Association, Oxford Ceramic Fair, Oxford, October 2025
