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)082POTT1A: Wednesdays, 6:30pm-9pm 8 sessions from 6 August
082POTT1B: Thursdays, 6:30pm-9pm 8 sessions from 7 August
082POTT1C: Fridays, 1-3:30pm 8 sessions from 8 August
082POTT1D: Wednesdays, 6:30pm-9pm 8 sessions from 8 October
082POTT1E: Thursdays, 6:30pm-9pm 8 sessions from 9 October
082POTT1F: Fridays, 1pm-3:30pm 8 sessions from 10 October
Culture Card $200, Concession $205, Other $215
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)082POTSA: Saturdays, 12noon-3pm 7 sessions from 26 July
082POTSB: Saturdays, 12noon-3pm 7 sessions from 13 September
No class on 27/9
Culture Card $200, Concession $205, Other $215
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 3 - $140
082POTKA: Saturdays, 10-11.15am 10 sessions from 19 July
Term 4 - $126
082POTKB: Saturdays, 10-11.15am 9 sessions from 11 October
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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.082POTFA: Sunday, 10:30-1pm 1 session from 31 August
082POTFB: Sunday, 10:30-1pm 1 session from 9 November
$20 per person OR $60 for a family* *(1 adult & 4 children OR 2 adults & 3 children)
Christams Clay
Have fun making stars, Christmas tree, Santa, sleigh, serviette rings or something of your own desire, in time for Christmas. All age groups welcome.082CHRI : Sunday, 10am-12:30pm 1 session 26 October
$20 per person, $60 for family *(1 adult & 4 children OR 2 adults & 3 children)
See also "Ceramic Mosaics" under 'Craft' section
See also "Pre-school Pottery Fun" under 'Kids Classes' section
