Term 3 2024 Introduction to Clay Sunday 5.30pm Mark Saunders- starts 28 July
$515.00
Date: |
Sunday 28 July |
Time: |
5.30pm to 8.30pm |
Teacher: |
Mark Saunders |
Location: |
Workshop Two |
Please note, there will be NO class on Sunday 11 August as we will be packing down from our Annual Fired Up Winter Event.The final class will be Sunday 29 September. |
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This course is perfect for those who have never worked with clay, are interested in trying a new skill, or as a re-introduction for people who have been out of touch for some time.
Experienced tutors teach students a range of techniques for working with clay for 3 hours each week, for 9 weeks.
Students will:
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- Get a feel for clay and its properties through various hand building techniques and projects including pinch pots, coils and slabs.
- Focus on the potter’s wheel, learn to centre clay (the basis for all wheel throwing), form cylinders and other simple shapes.
- Be introduced to glazing using Canberra Potters glazes.
- Health and safety aspects of working with clay and pottery materials are covered during the course.
- Receive a pottery toolkit and instruction booklet as part of their course.
Clay, glaze and firing of up to 13 items is included in your course fee.
Beginner. No experience necessary.
