Ceramics

All courses are conducted in the relaxed, non-competitive and creative atmosphere of a fully-equipped ceramics studio and are entirely hands-on. Courses cater for advanced students, teachers, those with special interests, and those seeking personalised programs. Some clay is provided. 

Payments for pottery classes cannot be made on the day of the first class, PRIOR BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.

Pottery

Learn wheelwork and hand-building in this fun course taught by professional potters. Learn the various qualities of clay, how to build with clay, basic sculpture, throwing pots on the wheel and working with glazes and slips. This course is run throughout the year for those who would like to join a regular class. Some clay provided. Req: Old clothes, bring along an old shirt and towel. Students are encouraged to purchase tools - available from the Short Courses Centre. (20 hours)

101POTT1E: Wednesdays, 6.30-9pm 8 sessions from 24 March
101POTT1F: Thursdays, 6:30-9pm 8 sessions from 25 March
101POTT1G: Tuesdays, 6.30-9pm 8 sessions from 13 April
101POTT1H: Fridays, 1-3.30pm 8 sessions from 16 April
101POTT1I: Wednesdays, 6.30-9pm 8 sessions from 19 May
101POTT1J: Thursdays, 6:30-9pm 8 sessions from 20 May
101POTT1K: Tuesdays, 6.30-9pm 8 sessions from 8 June
102POTT1A: Thursdays, 6:30-9pm 8 sessions from 15 July
102POTT1B: Fridays, 1-3.30pm 8 sessions from 16 July
102POTT1C: Wednesdays, 6.30-9pm 8 sessions from 21 July

Culture Card $222, Concession $228, Other $240

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Saturday Pottery - Throwing

Relaxed and creative Saturday class. Hands-on, with an emphasis on wheelwork and throwing. Suitable for beginners or those with experience. Some clay provided. Req: Old clothes, bring along an old shirt and towel. Students are encouraged to purchase their own tools - available for purchase from the Short Courses Centre. (21 hours)

101POTSB: Saturdays, 12noon-3pm 7 sessions from 10 April
101POTSC: Saturdays, 12noon-3pm 7 sessions from 5 June

Culture Card $222, Concession $228, Other $240

 

Sunday Pottery

If you are creative, but tight for time, then a pottery course on a Sunday morning where you can learn how to produce a range of ceramic objects from the whimsical to the functional will work for you! Your trainer is a fully qualified and practising artist with many skills and a passion for the medium. All materials and tools will be provided. Just bring clothes to get dirty in!

101POTUB: Sundays, 9-12noon 8 sessions from 18 April

Culture Card $266, Concession $274, Other $288

Figurative Sculpture

Learn clay making techniques to produce figures, animals and human forms to adorn your garden or as a water feature for your pool or pond. No prior training required. Techniques such as coil and slab hybrid construction will be primarily employed. Most materials and tools are provided in a wonderful open and light studio space. Individual projects are catered for.

101SCULA: Mondays, 6:30-9pm 8 sessions from 15 March

Culture Card $195, Concession $200, Other $210

101SCULC: Mondays, 6.30-9pm 7 sessions from 24 May

Concession $145, Other $155

102SCULA: Mondays, 6:30-9pm 8 sessions from 19 July

Culture Card $222, Concession $228, Other $240

Figurative Sculpture Intensive

101SCULA2: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur, 9am-12 noon 4 sessions 7-10 June

Culture Card $109, Concession $112, Other $118

Hand Building Intensive

Clay is such a wonderful medium there are so many things you could make in this intensive week. What will you make? More time gives you many more possibilities.

101HANI: Mon-Fri 1:30-4pm, 5 sessions from 31 May

Culture Card $130, Concession $135, Other $140

Wheel Work Intensive

Throwing Intensive is open to beginners and the more experienced. We will study clay preparation, centering, cylinders, bowls and then go on from there.

101WHEE: Mon-Fri,1-3:30pm 5 sessions from 22 March

Culture Card $130, Concession $135, Other $140

Pottery for Older Adults

Feel free to come along to a quiet pottery session! Have a go at creating something new and original.

101POTOA: Fridays,10:30am-12pm 2 sessions on 12 & 19 March

Culture Card $54, Concession $55, Other $58

Ceramic Decoration

During this creative course you shall be introduced to a number of decorating techniques and will have a go at producing each during this fun and relaxing class. Starting with decorating wet clay, then leather hard clay and onto fired surfaces. Techniques- slip decoration, stencils, brush work, surface carving, laminating, sgraffito, glaze application, combing and piercing. All welcome!

101DECO: Wednesdays 10-12:30pm. 5 sessions from 14 April

Culture Card $139, Concession $143, Other $150

Creative Pottery for Children

Have fun stimulating the imagination and creating creatures such as monkeys, dogs, fairies, dinosaurs and monsters using a range of techniques including hand building and the potters wheel. This course runs year-round during school terms. Suitable for children aged 5-12 years. All materials provided. Please bring a smock.

Term 1 - $120
101POTKA: Saturdays, 9-10.15am 8 sessions from 6 February
101POTKB: Saturdays, 10.15-11.30am 8 sessions from 6 February

Term 2 - $150
101POTKC: Saturdays, 9-10.15am 10 sessions from 17 April
101POTKD: Saturdays, 10.15-11.30am 10 sessions from 17 April
No classes on 12th June

Term 3 - $150
102POTKA: Saturdays, 9-10.15am 10 sessions from 17 July
102POTKB: Saturdays, 10.15-11.30am 10 sessions from 17 July

Family Pottery Day

Get the whole family together and enjoy a fun-filled session in our pottery studio. This relaxed class allows parents, children, grandparents, uncles, aunts and all the rest to have a play with clay, try the pottery wheel and have fun with handbuilding. Suitable for those with no experience. Materials provided. Please bring a smock for children and wear old clothes.

101POTFA: Sunday, 1:30-4pm 1 session from 28 February
101POTFB: Sunday, 1.30-4pm 1 session from 18 April
101POTFC: Sunday, 12:30-3pm 1 session from 13 June

$20 per person OR $60 for a family* *(1 adult & 4 children OR 2 adults & 3 children)

Preschool Pottery Fun

Have lots of messy fun rolling, squelching, prodding and stretching clay in this one hour session. Allows children to explore clay, which is a great sensory experience and much more challenging and stimulating than playdough. Suitable for 3-5 year olds. Adult participation required. Please bring a smock.

101POTPA: Tuesday, 1.30-2.30pm 1 session on 30 March
102POTPA: Thursday, 10.30-11.30am 1 session on 8 July

$15 per child

A Day with Clay for Children

Have fun in this introductory ceramics session. Get your hands dirty and play with clay. Lots of fun for children aged 5-12years. Materials provided. Please bring a smock.

101CLAYA: Monday, 1-2.30pm 1 session on 29 March
101CLAYB: Thursday, 2-3.30pm 1 session on 8 April
102CLAYA: Friday, 12-1.30pm 1 session on 2 July
102CLAYB: Wednesday, 12-1.30pm 1 session on 7 July

$17 per child

 

 

 

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