Description
In this engaging and hands-on workshop, you will have the opportunity to unleash your creativity and bring your dream piece to life. Our experienced instructor will guide you through various pottery techniques, including slab building, pinching, and coiling.
During the workshop, you will learn the art of slab building, which involves rolling and shaping clay slabs into unique and functional platters. This technique allows you to experiment with different textures, patterns, and designs, enabling you to create a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects your personal style.
In addition to slab building, you will also explore the traditional methods of pinching and coiling. Pinching involves using your fingers to shape and mold the clay, while coiling involves creating long ropes of clay and stacking them to build the desired form. These techniques offer a more organic and freeform approach to pottery, giving you the opportunity to create beautiful and unique platters.
To make the experience even more enjoyable, you may choose to bring your own alcoholic beverages (BYO alcohol). Sipping on your favourite drink while engaging in the creative process can add a relaxed and social atmosphere to the workshop. Please note that participants must be of legal drinking age and consume alcohol responsibly.
Your favourite piece (max 1) from the workshop will be finished, glazed and ready for collection around 4 weeks after the class. Shipping can be arranged at your expense, generally around $15.00.
This workshop will be hosted and taught by Emily Carpenter
- Please choose the time and date carefully. These classes are transferable to another person but we do not offer refunds.
- Please DO NOT come to the class if you are unwell – you will be asked to leave if you are sick and no refund will be issued.
- A minimum of 4 students is required for this class to go ahead. You will be contacted if the class cannot go ahead.
- Wear clothes that you don’t mind if they get a little messy – please bring an apron or towel and don’t forget to wear closed-toe shoes!
- Long nails can very easily damage your work and make it difficult to create!
- Your beautiful handmade items will be ready for collection around 4 weeks after the class. If you cannot collect, we can arrange to ship for $15.00.
- Your pots will be held for 1 month after you have been notified for collection. If you cannot collect and opt to not have the items shipped at your expense, the items will be donated to charity.
- Finished pots will be glazed in our small range of house glazes. You will be able to select from this range at the end of your class.
- Please arrive on time (or let me know if you will be early/late!). Late arrivals will forfeit will that portion of their class.
- Please also wear weather appropriate clothing however I do have heaters and cooling available if required.
- We do take photographs during some of our workshops and these photographs may be shared as content on our website and social media platforms. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken and shared please let us know in advance before the workshop begins.
- Have fun and tell your friends!!!!
