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CeramicsAll 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.PotteryLearn 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)
101POTT1A: Wednesdays, 6.30-9pm 8 sessions from 27 January 101POTT1B: Thursdays, 6:30-9pm 8 sessions from 28 January 101POTT1C: Fridays, 1-3.30pm 8 sessions from 29 January 101POTT1D: Tuesdays, 6.30-9pm 8 sessions from 2 February 101POTT1E: Wednesdays, 6.30-9pm 8 sessions from 24 March 101POTT1F: Thursdays, 6:30-9pm 8 sessions from 25 March 101POTT1G: Tuesdays, 6.30-9pm 8 sessions from 13 April 101POTTH: Fridays, 1-3.30pm 8 sessions from 16 April (no class 4/6) 101POTT1I: Wednesdays, 6.30-9pm 8 sessions from 19 May 101POTT1J: Thursdays, 6:30-9pm 8 sessions from 20 May 101POTT1K: Tuesdays, 6.30-9pm 8 sessions from 8 June 102POTT1A: Thursdays, 6:30-9pm 8 sessions from 15 July 102POTT1B: Fridays, 1-3.30pm 8 sessions from 16 July 102POTT1C: Wednesdays, 6.30-9pm 8 sessions from 21 July Culture Card $222, Concession $228, Other $240
Saturday Pottery - ThrowingRelaxed 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) 092POTSC: Saturdays, 12noon-3pm 4 sessions from 21 November 101POTSB: Saturdays, 12noon-3pm 7 sessions from 10 April 101POTSC: Saturdays, 12noon-3pm 7 sessions from 5 June Culture Card $222, Concession $228, Other $240 Sunday Pottery Figurative SculptureLearn clay making techniques to produce figures, animals and human forms to adorn your garden or as a water feature for your pool or pond. No prior training required. Techniques such as coil and slab hybrid construction will be primarily employed. Most materials and tools are provided in a wonderful open and light studio space. Individual projects are catered for.101SCULA: Mondays, 6:30-9pm 8 sessions from 15 March 102SCULA: Mondays, 6:30-9pm 8 sessions from 19 July Culture Card $222, Concession $228, Other $240 Figurative Sculpture Intensive Hand Building IntensiveClay is such a wonderful medium there are so many things you could make in this intensive week. What will you make? More time gives you many more possibilities.101HANI: Mon-Fri 1:30-4pm, 5 sessions from 31 May Culture Card $130, Concession $135, Other $140 Wheel Work IntensiveThrowing Intensive is open to beginners and the more experienced. We will study clay preparation, centering, cylinders, bowls and then go on from there.101WHEE: Mon-Fri,1-3:30pm 5 sessions from 22 March Culture Card $130, Concession $135, Other $140 Pottery for Older AdultsFeel free to come along to a quiet pottery session! Have a go at creating something new and original.101POTOA: Fridays,10:30am-12pm 2 sessions on 12 & 19 March Culture Card $54, Concession $55, Other $58 Ceramic DecorationDuring this creative course you shall be introduced to a number of decorating techniques and will have a go at producing each during this fun and relaxing class. Starting with decorating wet clay, then leather hard clay and onto fired surfaces. Techniques- slip decoration, stencils, brush work, surface carving, laminating, sgraffito, glaze application, combing and piercing. All welcome!101DECO: Wednesdays 10-12:30pm. 5 sessions from 14 April Culture Card $139, Concession $143, Other $150
Creative Pottery for ChildrenHave 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. Family Pottery DayGet 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.101POTFA: Sunday, 1:30-4pm 1 session from 28 February 101POTFB: Sunday, 12:30-3pm 1 session from 18 April 101POTFC: Sunday, 12:30-3pm 1 session from 13 June $20 per person OR $60 for a family* *(1 adult & 4 children OR 2 adults & 3 children) Preschool Pottery FunHave lots of messy fun rolling, squelching, prodding and stretching clay in this one hour session. Allows children to explore clay, which is a great sensory experience and much more challenging and stimulating than playdough. Suitable for 3-5 year olds. Adult participation required. Please bring a smock.101POTPA: Tuesday, 1.30-2.30pm 1 session on 30 March 102POTPA: Thursday, 10.30-11.30am 1 session on 8 July $15 per child A Day with Clay for ChildrenHave fun in this introductory ceramics session. Get your hands dirty and play with clay. Lots of fun for children aged 5-12years. Materials provided. Please bring a smock101CLAYA: Monday, 1-2.30pm 1 session on 29 March 101CLAYB: Thursday, 2-3.30pm 1 session on 8 April 102CLAYA: Friday, 12-1.30pm 1 session on 2 July 102CLAYB: Wednesday, 12-1.30pm 1 session on 7 July $17 per child Become a fan of The Short Courses Centre and send us feedback! Click Here |