Pottery Introduction Class

This course will provide you with the opportunity to learn basic techniques in handbuilding and wheel work. Both of these creative processes are beautiful and quite different in nature. You will have a “taste” of both worlds and finish your own handmade pieces. Additional materials $70 plus firing costs.

In this course you will get the opportunity to learn and experience:

• Introduction of clay types and preparation for wheel throwing and hand building
• Basic skill of throwing on the wheel: centring, pulling up, opening the form
• Building and joining with slabs and coils
• Basic design principals

Included in the workshop:

• Bag of clay of your choice
• Variety of Tools
• 4 pottery wheels
• Studio equipment and tools
• Slips & glazes
• Different ways of decorating using underglaze, sgraffito, engraving and more

*please note: firing your pieces will have a fee applied, this will be determind by the amount of space your work takes in the kiln.

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes that can get muddy, closed shoes
• A large towel dedicated for play/clay (pre loved one is perfect)
• Apron
• Patience and your creative flare
• Tea and coffee supplied with love
• Feel free to bring along a snack and lunch
• $70 to pay tutor for materials

Feedback from Past Students

“I’ve obtained knowledge & skills to pursue pottery as a relaxing activity. Thankyou.” Sue Petruszka

“Tali was a wonderful teacher. The class was fun and interesting and I came away with some impressive pottery pieces.” Lisa Joel

Important information

Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will be your receipt and inform you of the dates, time and venue of your course, it will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you. Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.