HOW TO BOOK CLASSES
Our classes are released a month before the start of each term.
First, we put them up on our booking website to preview along with a release date.
We do this so that you can decide on the class that works for you without worrying that you are not going to have enough time to book.
Then on the specified date, using the same link they will be bookable.
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If you can’t book into your class, first please check what date the listings are bookable (see below this section) If you are booking on or after this date this probably means they are sold out.
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Yes! Check out the link at the top of this page called Workshops & One-off classes or click here
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We do not offer vouchers for classes or workshops, unfortunately! Only for our shop.
If you are looking for a present for someone, our Clay Kits make great gifts! See here for more information and to purchase! -
If you have some experience throwing, you can skip level one and move into the level that best describes what you would like to focus on
WHEEL THROWING CLASSES:
TERM 4
Level 1 courses for the second half of term 4 will open for bookings on
Monday 14th of October at 8:00am sharp!
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Beginner's Level One - 5 Weeks
Beginners Level 1 is designed to give you a strong foundation with solid skills to get you throwing on the pottery wheel.You will focus on cylinders - the basis of many pottery forms (think scales for musicians!) and bowls, and learn how to trim these forms. In your last class you will learn how to glaze your pots in a simple and effective way, by single dipping.
5-weeks:
Clay and tools included, plus up to 4 pieces to be glazed and fired. Any additional pieces may be kept for an extra $15 per piece. -
Beginner's Level Two - 8 Weeks
In this 8 week Beginners Level 2 class, you’ll build on your foundations from Level 1.You will begin to explore different shapes to make unique mugs and jugs and also start increasing the sizes of the bowls you are able to throw.
In your last class you will continue to learn about glazes and explore different creative application methods.
Clay and tools will need to be purchased and each object is fired on a weigh and pay basis.
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Beginner's Level Three - 8 Weeks
In this 8 week beginners Level 3 class you will now have the skills from the previous levels to start exploring more complex shapes like vases and bottles under the guidance of our experienced tutors!In Level 3 you will also learn how to throw and trim lidded jars and plates/pasta bowls!
In your last class you will continue to learn about glazes, the kilns and explore different creative application methods.
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Wild Wheel - 5 Weeks
Building on the foundations from Level 2 and 3 you will continue to develop your skills with new shapes, larger amounts of clay and some fun new forms such as donuts, altered vases and enclosed forms.
This 5-week class will set you up perfectly to have the confidence to experiment and try new techniques.
When it comes to glazing your forms you will learn about double-dipping, and various combinations of glaze layering to add interest to your work.
Clay and tools will need to be purchased for this class, and firings are paid separately.
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Dinnerware Set: Design & Repetition - 5 Weeks
In this workshop you will be guided to design and make your own dinner set on the wheel.
Suitable for Level 1+, and able to centre 500g of clay confidently.In this class we will aim to have a minimum of 2 sets of dinnerware, including: cups, bowls, and dinner plates.
The focus will be on repetition and creating a matching dinner set, with lots of tips and tricks along the way!
Clay and tools will need to be purchased for this class, and firings are paid separately.
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Multi-Part vases on the wheel - 3 nights
Up-scaling for beginners: Level 1+
In this 3-night workshop you will learn how to make and assemble a multi-part vase.
In the first class you will make your segments. In the second class you will be taught how to assemble these together, and in the third class you will glaze your vases.
To enrol in this class you must be able to centre 500g of clay.
Clay and tools will need to be purchased for this class and firings are paid separately.