Monash Short Courses Ceramic Art Studio

The Monash Short Courses Ceramic Art Studio is located in Studio 4, Building 51, Monash University Clayton Campus, Wellington Rd., Clayton, Victoria, Australia.

This fully-equipped ceramics studio boasts world-class facilities and is host to a wide variety of courses and workshops throughout the year. All classes are entirely hands-on and taught by experienced and knowledgeable tutors.

Our courses cater for beginners through to advanced students, primary & secondary teachers, those with special interests, and those seeking personalised programs. Courses can also be arranged for group bookings and special events. Please click here to find out more about our ceramics courses.

We now also offer children's pottery classes, suitable for 5-12 year olds.
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The Ceramic Art Studio is available for casual use and a firing service is available. Artist-in-Residence programs are also available and overseas potters are welcome. Please contact us by email to discuss your requirements.

Our Trainers

The Monash Short Courses Centre currently employs two highly-qualified and dedicated staff. Their personal profiles can be seen below:

	Kris Kumar 2009; Certificate IV TAA 2004; Bachelor Education: Monash University Clayton 2000; Bachelor Fine Art: VCA Melbourne 1998; Diploma Fine Art: Northern Metropolitan School of TAFE "I have been designing and producing ceramic objects for over 20 years. In this time I have produced hand built, wheel thrown and sculptural objects over a range of firing temperatures. My principal interest has been in the development of celadon glazes which has lead me to specialise in the stoneware eutectic, reduction atmospheres and porcelain clays. I have exhibited in public galleries and have works held in public collections. I have come to the Monash Short Course Centre to share my knowledge and to teach skills to those who are interested in ceramic art."

	Jenny Honda B.A. Dip. Ed. Certificate IV TAA " I love the feel of clay, the instant manipulation of clay to produce a piece of work. My focus with my own work is on form and strength. My present interest is in organic round forms constructed with coils, finished with areas of raw clay fired at stoneware. I started pottery at a young age and fired my first kiln at 12yrs old! I went on to finish a degree at Caulfield, Monash. Then ran my own studio selling my work at markets and galleries. It was a great honour to be invited to be artist in residence here at Monash Short Courses Center and now I am also teaching. I enjoy helping students reach their creative goals by teaching them sound skills and mentoring them through the design process."