Description
This is the perfect class for students who are interested in learning hand-building in greater depth than a taster class. You might be a complete beginner or have a basic knowledge and are wanting to reconnect with clay. Smaller classes afford you more time so we can work at your own pace or on a specific item you would like to create. There will be a maximum of 8 in this class with a minimum requirement of 4 persons for the class to go ahead.
The class typically begins with an introduction to the properties of clay, including its texture, plasticity, and drying process. You will then learn how to prepare and wedge the clay, which involves kneading it to remove air bubbles and create a consistent texture.
You will be taught a range of hand-building techniques, such as pinch pot, coil building, and slab construction. These techniques allow you to create a variety of forms, from cups and bowls to sculptures and figurines.
By the end of the class, you will have developed a strong understanding of the materials and techniques involved in pottery hand-building. You will have also created a collection of unique and personal pieces that showcase your creativity and newly acquired skills.
You will learn to:
- Prepare the clay
- Make beautiful shapes such as cylinders, platters, bowls, and vases.
- Attach handles or make spouts
- Explore decorating such as applying slips, underglazes, texture and carving.
- Glaze application
Venue: Elizabeth Bell Ceramics FYANSFORD – Site 10, 100 Lower Paper Mills Rd, Fyansford (Inside the Fyansford Paper Mills, Between the Door Cafe and the Gallery)
This class will be run by Rylie Jabornik
Term 2 dates – MONDAY’s:
- 129th April 2024
- 6th May 2024
- 13th May 2024
- 20th May 2024
- 27th May 2024
- Week break for drying
- 10th June 2024 (Glazing) – Please note this is the King’s Birthday weekend and classes will still run on the Monday.
Please ensure you have checked your calendar. We do not allow make-up classes.
- Please choose the times and dates carefully. This term is transferable as a 6-week unit to another person if there is availability, but we do not offer full refunds or make-up classes if you cannot make a week due to prior commitments or illness.
- A minimum of 8 students is required for this class to go ahead. You will be contacted if the class cannot go ahead.
- Your term includes firing of 2kg of work, any additional work can be fired at $10 per kilo charged at the end of the term. Please allow 4-6 weeks for your items to be fired at the end of the term.
- Wear clothes that you don’t mind if they get a little messy – please bring an apron or towel for your lap and don’t forget to wear closed-toe shoes!
- This class is only available for adults and children of 14 years or older. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (in the form of a paid ticket).
- Long nails can very easily damage your work and make it difficult! Please consider short nails.
- If you cannot collect your finished pieces, we can arrange to ship them for $15.00-30.00 after the term.
- Please arrive on time (or let me know if you will be early/late!). Late arrivals will forfeit will that portion of their class. This is a 2-hour class. This includes cleaning up after your makings.
- Please also wear weather-appropriate clothing. We 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!!!!
