Continuing Beginners Term 1 2025 – Saturday 1pm with Anna O’Neale – starts 8 February

Continuing Beginners Pottery: Build Confidence and Refine Your Skills

Prerequisite - This course is suitable for those who have completed an Introduction to Clay course at Canberra Potters

Our Continuing Beginners Pottery course is designed for those who have completed an Introduction to Clay class and are eager to develop their skills further. This course offers a nurturing environment where you can revisit the techniques you’ve learned, build confidence, and explore new creative possibilities with the ongoing support of an experienced pottery teacher.

Course Focus: This course is perfect for those who want to spend more time honing their emerging pottery skills in a fun and supportive setting. You’ll have the opportunity to reinforce and expand upon the foundational techniques introduced in your previous class, gaining deeper insight and practical experience.

• Skill Reinforcement: Revisit the key techniques learned in your Introduction to Clay class, such as basic handbuilding (pinching, coiling, and slab work), wheel throwing, trimming and glazing. This course allows you to practice these skills at your own pace, ensuring you gain a solid and confident understanding.
• Creative Exploration: With access to both wheel and handbuilding resources, you’ll have the flexibility to work on your own projects, guided by your personal interests and creative vision. The teacher will be there to provide tailored advice, helping you to bring your ideas to life.
• Increased Confidence: This course is designed to help you gain confidence in working with clay, whether you’re focusing on refining your technique, experimenting with new forms, or exploring surface decoration and glazing. The supportive environment encourages you to take creative risks and develop your unique style.

What You’ll Achieve: By the end of this course, you’ll have enhanced your pottery skills, gained greater confidence in your abilities, and created a range of pieces that reflect your personal growth as a potter. You’ll be better equipped to continue your journey in more advanced classes or pursue independent projects.

Important Details:

• Duration: Three hours per week for a nine-week term.
• Fees: Includes tuition and studio access. Clay and firing costs are additional and charged separately.
• What to Bring: Please bring your basic pottery toolkit, a cleaning sponge, an apron, and an old towel. Wear sturdy, covered shoes, tie back long hair, and leave any precious jewellery at home for safety.
• Studio Clean-Up: To maintain a safe and healthy environment, it is a requirement of class attendance that participants clean their workspaces and assist with the general clean-up of the workshop at the end of each class.

Health and Safety: Canberra Potters is committed to providing a safe environment for all our staff, members, and students. We ask that you keep our community safe by following all safety protocols and signage while on site. Your adherence to these guidelines ensures a productive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

Join us in this Continuing Beginners Pottery course, where you can deepen your connection to the art of pottery, build confidence, and continue your creative journey with the guidance and support you need to succeed.