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Advanced & Specialty
Workshops
$136 per 3 hours class
plus $40 or materials
Introducing an exciting new range of advanced classes and speciality workshops. These programmes have been expecially designed for the pottery enthusiast who is interesed in extending their skills and exploring new techniques. New classes are run every month.
Sessions are offered on Thursday afternoons starting at 1pm and Sunday morning starting at 9:30am. Classes will only be conducted with a minimum of 3 students.
February
Bisque Decoration
March
Crackle Effect
Learn how to prepare and apply sodium silicate, work in the
heat with the heat gun and watch the crackle appear.
Marble Effect
In this exciting new workshop you will learn how to make your own coloured slips and create marbling effects on the clay surface.
Spray Glaze
The Spraying technique is vital for certain glaze effects. The
spraying method makes possible the creating an even coating on
the ceramic surface.
April
Kilns, Cones & Firing cycles
Special price of $68 for
2 hours
(excludes materials)
Firing clay is the most critical part of the ceramics processes.
Learn about different firings, cones and what happens to the clay.
Creative Mark
In this exciting workshop you will learn how to use everyday materials as well as tool to make unique impressed textures.
Clay Bodies
Wheel Thrown Teapot
Learn how to throw a teapot. In this 2 session workshop get familiar with design elements of the teapot and learn to throw and join all the components.
Introduction to Glaze
In this introduction to glaze you will learn the basic ceramic materials and their properties and functions.
Lustres & Majolica
Learn to add that final fancy touch using lustre over glaze or majolica techniques.
Date
Thu 26 Apr
May
Slips & Engobes
This session will provide you with the opportunity to explore and experiment with decorating ceramics with slips, as
well as learn to make your own slip.
Hand-built Teapot
Hand-building is a fun way to start making teapots.Hand-building techniques offer freedom to explore the form and size as well as incorporate creative elements.
June
Mold Making
In this 2-session course learn how to make a press mold and a two-piece slip-casting mold.
Form & Function
Explore the sculptural and design potential of functional ceramic forms.
Wheel Thrown Dinner Set
Learn how to make a matching bowl, side plate, cup and dinner plate.