by Canberra Potters | 11, Feb, 2020
Introduction to Clay Intensive
Easter course overview
Suitable for beginners (clay and firing included—same curriculum as weekly but packed into 4 days).
For INTENSIVE
Dates and duration: Term 1
Saturday 11, Sunday 12, Monday 13 April and Sunday 26 April 2020.
Update 19 March 2020 - At this time this course is proceeding. The class will be split into two groups with two teachers to reduce class numbers and maintain social distancing.
Please check back here for updates.
If the class is cancelled your course fee will be refunded. We will be in contact if required.
PREFER A WEEKLY COURSE?
The same curriculum spread over 3 hour classes – per week – for a 9 week period.
CLICK TO SEE AND BOOK. Â You will be taken another page.
This progressive course takes students through a range of techniques for working with clay.
This INTENSIVE COURSE is the same curriculum as the Weekly Course packed into 4 days.
This course takes students through a range of techniques for working with clay.
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Sessions 1 to 3Â students get a feel for clay and its properties through various handbuilding techniques and projects
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Session 4Â introduction to glazing
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Sessions 5 to 7 focus on the potter’s wheel, learning to centre clay (the basis for all wheelthrowing) and form cylinders and other shapes
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Session 8Â work produced during weeks so far is glazed ready for final firing.
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Session 9Â a raku firing takes place when students will see some of their pots go through the raku rapid firing process. This is weather dependant and may not happen in very hot or high fire danger conditions.
Health and safety aspects of working with clay and pottery materials are covered during the course.
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Address
1 Aspinall Street, Watson
ACT, Australia. 2602.
Phone
General Enquiries
02 6241 1670
by Canberra Potters | 14, Dec, 2019
Introduction to Clay Weekly
Thursday course overview
This course teaches all the basic clay techniques for handbuilding, wheelthrowing and glazing. It is offered as a nine week term class or as a 4 day intensive class.Â
WEEKLY
This is one of our six x 3 hour weekly classes — per week — over a 9 week period. You choose your preferred day and times from the grey submenu above.
NO TIME FOR WEEKLY COURSE?
You can choose one of our two INTENSIVE courses.
The same curriculum packed into 4 days over 2 weekends. SEE AND BOOK. You will be taken another page.
This progressive course takes students through a range of techniques for working with clay.
This Weekly Course is the same curriculum as the INTENSIVE COURSE.
The course takes students through a range of techniques for working with clay.
-
Sessions 1 to 3 –  students get a feel for clay and its properties through various handbuilding techniques and projects
-
Session 4 – introduction to glazing
-
Sessions 5 to 7 – focus on the potter’s wheel, learning to centre clay (the basis for all wheelthrowing) and form cylinders and other shapes
-
Session 8 – work produced during weeks so far is glazed ready for final firing.
-
Session 9 – a raku firing takes place when students will see some of their pots go through the raku rapid firing process. This is weather dependant and may not happen in very hot or high fire danger conditions.
Health and safety aspects of working with clay and pottery materials are covered during the course.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
We produce a monthly newsletter that has information that may not be on this website. Subscribe free of charge.
Address
1 Aspinall Street, Watson
ACT, Australia. 2602.
Phone
General Enquiries
02 6241 1670
by Canberra Potters | 13, Dec, 2019
Introduction to Clay Weekly
Friday morning course overview
Suitable for beginners (clay and firing included)
WEEKLY
This is one of our six x 3 hour weekly classes — per week — over a 9 week period. You choose your preferred day and times from the grey submenu above.
NO TIME FOR WEEKLY COURSE?
You can choose our INTENSIVE course.
The same curriculum packed into 4 days over 2 weekends. SEE AND BOOK. You will be taken another page.
This progressive course takes students through a range of techniques for working with clay.
This Weekly Course is the same curriculum as the INTENSIVE COURSE.
The course takes students through a range of techniques for working with clay.
-
Sessions 1 to 3 –  students get a feel for clay and its properties through various handbuilding techniques and projects
-
Session 4 – introduction to glazing
-
Sessions 5 to 7 – focus on the potter’s wheel, learning to centre clay (the basis for all wheelthrowing) and form cylinders and other shapes
-
Session 8 – work produced during weeks so far is glazed ready for final firing.
-
Session 9 – a raku firing takes place when students will see some of their pots go through the raku rapid firing process. This is weather dependant and may not happen in very hot or high fire danger conditions.
Health and safety aspects of working with clay and pottery materials are covered during the course.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
We produce a monthly newsletter that has information that may not be on this website. Subscribe free of charge.
Address
1 Aspinall Street, Watson
ACT, Australia. 2602.
Phone
General Enquiries
02 6241 1670
by Canberra Potters | 12, Dec, 2019
Introduction to Clay Weekly
Friday evening course overview
Suitable for beginners (clay and firing included)
WEEKLY
This is one of our six x 3 hour weekly classes — per week — over a 9 week period. You choose your preferred day and times from the grey submenu above.
NO TIME FOR WEEKLY COURSE?
You can choose our INTENSIVE course.
The same curriculum packed into 4 days over 2 weekends. SEE AND BOOK. You will be taken another page.
This progressive course takes students through a range of techniques for working with clay.
This Weekly Course is the same curriculum as the INTENSIVE COURSE.
The course takes students through a range of techniques for working with clay.
-
Sessions 1 to 3 –  students get a feel for clay and its properties through various handbuilding techniques and projects
-
Session 4 – introduction to glazing
-
Sessions 5 to 7 – focus on the potter’s wheel, learning to centre clay (the basis for all wheelthrowing) and form cylinders and other shapes
-
Session 8 – work produced during weeks so far is glazed ready for final firing.
-
Session 9 – a raku firing takes place when students will see some of their pots go through the raku rapid firing process. This is weather dependant and may not happen in very hot or high fire danger conditions.
Health and safety aspects of working with clay and pottery materials are covered during the course.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
We produce a monthly newsletter that has information that may not be on this website. Subscribe free of charge.
Address
1 Aspinall Street, Watson
ACT, Australia. 2602.
Phone
General Enquiries
02 6241 1670
by Canberra Potters | 11, Dec, 2019
Introduction to Clay Weekly
Saturday course overview
Suitable for beginners (clay and firing included)
WEEKLY
This is one of our six x 3 hour weekly classes — per week — over a 9 week period. You choose your preferred day and times from the grey submenu above.
Dates and duration: Term 1
Start Tuesday 4 February end Tuesday 7 April 2020.
NO TIME FOR WEEKLY COURSE?
You can choose our INTENSIVE course.
The same curriculum packed into 4 days over 2 weekends. SEE AND BOOK. You will be taken another page.
The progressive course takes students through a range of techniques for working with clay.
This Weekly Course is the same curriculum as the INTENSIVE COURSE.
The course takes students through a range of techniques for working with clay.
-
Sessions 1 to 3 –  students get a feel for clay and its properties through various handbuilding techniques and projects
-
Session 4 – introduction to glazing
-
Sessions 5 to 7 – focus on the potter’s wheel, learning to centre clay (the basis for all wheelthrowing) and form cylinders and other shapes
-
Session 8 – work produced during weeks so far is glazed ready for final firing.
-
Session 9 – a raku firing takes place when students will see some of their pots go through the raku rapid firing process. This is weather dependant and may not happen in very hot or high fire danger conditions.
Health and safety aspects of working with clay and pottery materials are covered during the course.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
We produce a monthly newsletter that has information that may not be on this website. Subscribe free of charge.
Address
1 Aspinall Street, Watson
ACT, Australia. 2602.
Phone
General Enquiries
02 6241 1670
