Summer of Clay
Inspired by their summer exhibition, Simplicity and Complexity by Jin Eui Kim, their Summer of Clay gives you a chance to get stuck in to all things pottery.
Internationally renowned ceramic artist, Jin Eui Kim, brings his new series of eye-catching sculptures to The Base this summer, exploring with the intriguing themes of illusion and reality.
They have a range of workshops and classes that you can join to get hands on in a variety of exhibition related activities, from clay jewellery to making your own optical vases, like those in the exhibition.
Take a look below to see what’s on offer in their Summer of Clay:
Click on one of the workshops or courses below to book!
Songs and Stories in the Gallery – Thursdays 23 Jul & 20 Aug, Saturdays, 4 Jul & 8 Aug, 9.30am
Clay Characters – Sun 28 Jun, 2pm
Optical Vases: Reflections with Clay – Sundays, 5 – 19 Jul, 10am
Visual Vibrations: Painting in Pattern – Sun 5 Jul, 1.30pm (Ages 11 – 16), 4pm (Ages 18+)
Talk: Masterclass with Jin Eui Kim – Thu 9 Jul, 6.30pm
Pottery Throwing – Thursdays, 16 Jul – 30 Aug, Beginners 6pm, Improvers 8pm
Raku Clay – Sat 18 Jul, 10am
Crafting With Optical Art – Sat 25 Jul, 10am
Polymer Clay Jewellery Making – Sat 25 Jul, 2pm
Introduction to Silver Clay Jewellery – Sun 26 Jul, 10.30am
Play with Clay
Thursdays – 30 Jul, 6, 13 & 20 Aug
Fridays – 31 Jul, 7, 14 & 21 Aug
Saturdays – 1, 8 & 22 Aug
Sessions at 9am, 11am & 1.30pm
Talk: Movement in Matter – Thu 30 Jul, 6.30pm
Illusions with Clay – Sun 2 – Sun 16 Aug, 10am
Poetry Open Mic Night: Simplicity and Complexity – Thu 6 Aug, 6.30pm
Workshops and courses can be booked online, or by calling the Box Office on 01635 522733
The base
The Base opened on Friday 8 February 2019 in partnership with Greenham Trust and the Corn Exchange.
It became a registered charity in 2022 (charity no. 1199188) and is dedicated to improving access to the arts whilst bringing quality visual art to the local area.
Situated in a purpose-built arts and craft building, The Base’s £1.7M venue was designed by Sutton Griffin Architects of Newbury.
The space comprises of a 110sqm gallery, artists’ studios and a workshop for participatory classes.
There is also a café facility managed by Honesty Café group.
Striving to be a flagship visual arts venue in West Berkshire, The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 54 exhibition launched the inaugural gallery programme.
Displaying some of the best wildlife photography from across the globe, the exhibition comprised of 100 photograph across 7 categories and is renowned for attracting millions of visitors around the world every year.
The Base is also home to 8 visual artists and craft makers as well as Open Studios West Berkshire and North Hampshire, who present their annual INSIGHT exhibition at The Base every May.
GALLERY OPENING TIMES
The gallery opening times and days vary depending on which exhibition is being presented.
Please check the exhibition pages before you travel to ensure the gallery will be open.
Purchase a Base Pass and gain unlimited access to their Gallery for 12 months – find out more here
Honesty Cafe is open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm and 9.30am – 4pm on Sundays.
From a fully accessible building to relaxed visit days, they are dedicated to making their venue and exhibitions accessible for everyone.
Please visit the Accessibility page for information about the facilities at The Base.
Tickets for all exhibitions and workshops at The Base can be booked via the Corn Exchange Box Office: 01635 522733
Their phone lines are open daily: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm (or until 7pm if there is a performance on), Sunday, 10.30am to 4pm
The Base Greenham, Greenham Business Park, Communications Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 6HN
Please contact admin@thebasegreenham.co.u
Throughout the year, The Base attracts high quality touring exhibitions from the likes of the Natural History Museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum and more.
They know that sometimes one visit just isn’t enough to take in all the talent on show.
So they bring you the Base Pass, enabling you to come and go as often as you like to each exhibition for a whole year!
Unlimited entry to The Base Gallery for 12 months*
10% off at Honesty owned cafes
PLEASE NOTE: Your new Base Pass card will be ready to collect on your next visit to The Base!
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