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Ceramics Short Course Melbourne

Come along and join in the fun.  Experienced, Intermediate & Beginners are Welcome

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Located in Mordialloc, Melbourne's Bayside

Looking for a new and exciting way to explore your creative side?

 

Come join us for our ceramic short courses!

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Our ceramic short courses are the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill while having fun and creating something beautiful. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced potter, our classes are designed to accommodate all skill levels and provide an enjoyable and supportive environment.

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During our course you'll learn the techniques and skills needed to create your own unique and functional pieces.

  • Do we use a pottery wheel?
    Yes, there is one pottery wheel for each person in the class. We will show you how to use it through demonstrations. However if you want to learn some hand building techniques too, this is totally fine. We use Venco pottery wheels.
  • What do I need to bring to the pottery workshop?
    When attending a pottery workshop, it's important to bring a few essential items to ensure that you are prepared and can fully participate in the class. Here are some items that you may want to bring: Some images of ideas of things you would like to make. This isn’t important if you are just beginning, but as you progress you might want to start making some more intricate pieces. So having visuals on your phone is always handy. A towel or apron: You may need to wipe your hands or tools during the class, so it's a good idea to bring a towel or apron with you. This will also help protect your clothing. A water bottle: Ceramics can be a physically demanding activity, so it's important to stay hydrated throughout the class. A hair tie: If you have long hair, it's important to tie it back to avoid getting it caught in tools or the pottery wheel.
  • What kinds of things do we make in the pottery workshop?
    If you are attending a one off pottery workshop, we will aim to make at least one piece. This is normally a small bowl or cup on the pottery wheel. If you are attending a longer course - you will aim to make several pieces. You might make a vase, a cup, a bowl, a plate.
  • What type of clay do we use in the workshops?
    We use several types of clay. All of our clay is mid fire. Once fired it is food safe.
  • What should I wear to the pottery workshops?
    When attending a pottery workshop, it's important to wear clothing that is comfortable, practical, and that you don't mind getting dirty. Here are some tips on what to wear: Wear closed-toe shoes with good traction, as the studio floor may be slippery from clay and water. Avoid sandals or open-toed shoes, as they don't provide enough protection. Consider bringing an apron or wearing old clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. Ceramics classes can be messy, however the white clay washes out easily. Tie back long hair to avoid it getting caught in tools or the pottery wheel.
  • Will you provide the clay and tools for the wheel throwing class?
    We will provide the clay, glazes and tools needed for the class. This is included in the class fees. However after your first 10 kilo bag of clay you will need to purchase subsequent bags of clay per term.
  • What type of clay do we use in the class?
    We use several types of clay. All of our clay is mid fire. Once fired it is food safe.
  • How long are the workshops?
    We offer one of classes on a Sunday morning for 3 hrs. We also have courses that are 2 hrs long and run for 8 weeks. People often like to try out the Sunday morning session first, then book into a term long course. We have many students who return for several terms.
  • What should I wear to my wheel throwing class?
    When attending a wheel throwing class, it's important to wear clothing that is comfortable, practical, and that you don't mind getting dirty. Here are some tips on what to wear: Wear closed-toe shoes with good traction, as the studio floor may be slippery from clay and water. Avoid sandals or open-toed shoes, as they don't provide enough protection. Consider bringing an apron or wearing old clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. Ceramics classes can be messy, however the white clay washes out easily. Tie back long hair to avoid it getting caught in tools or the pottery wheel.
  • What do I need to bring to the wheel throwing class?
    When attending a wheel throwing class, it's important to bring a few essential items to ensure that you are prepared and can fully participate in the class. Here are some items that you may want to bring: Some images of ideas of things you would like to make. This isn’t important if you are just beginning, but as you progress you might want to start making some more intricate pieces. So having visuals on your phone is always handy. A towel or apron: You may need to wipe your hands or tools during the class, so it's a good idea to bring a towel or apron with you. This will also help protect your clothing. A water bottle: Ceramics can be a physically demanding activity, so it's important to stay hydrated throughout the class. A hair tie: If you have long hair, it's important to tie it back to avoid getting it caught in tools or the pottery wheel.
  • I have never done wheel throwing before, will I be ok?
    Yes, we work with both new, intermediate and advanced students.
  • What type of clay do we use in ceramic classes?
    We use several types of clay. All of our clay is mid fire. Once fired it is food safe.
  • What should I wear to the ceramic classes?
    When attending a ceramic class, it's important to wear clothing that is comfortable, practical, and that you don't mind getting dirty. Here are some tips on what to wear: Wear closed-toe shoes with good traction, as the studio floor may be slippery from clay and water. Avoid sandals or open-toed shoes, as they don't provide enough protection. Consider bringing an apron or wearing old clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. Ceramics classes can be messy, however the white clay washes out easily. Tie back long hair to avoid it getting caught in tools or the pottery wheel.
  • What do I need to bring to the ceramic class?
    When attending a ceramic class, it's important to bring a few essential items to ensure that you are prepared and can fully participate in the class. Here are some items that you may want to bring: Some images of ideas of things you would like to make. This isn’t important if you are just beginning, but as you progress you might want to start making some more intricate pieces. So having visuals on your phone is always handy. A towel or apron: You may need to wipe your hands or tools during the class, so it's a good idea to bring a towel or apron with you. This will also help protect your clothing. A water bottle: Ceramics can be a physically demanding activity, so it's important to stay hydrated throughout the class. A hair tie: If you have long hair, it's important to tie it back to avoid getting it caught in tools or the pottery wheel.
  • Do we use a pottery wheel in the ceramic classes?
    Yes you do. We have one wheel per student. Don't worry we will show you how to use it. However, if you wish to do some hand building techniques this is possible too.
  • I have taken ceramic classes before, can I still attend if I'm not a beginner?
    Yes we have students of all different ability levels in our classes. Most people come and don't have any knowledge to start with. We welcome all skill levels. Our teachers are university level trained, so will definitely be able to bring your skills up to the next level - no matter your starting point.
  • Do we use a pottery wheel in the ceramic course?
    Yes you do. We have one wheel per student. Don't worry we will show you how to use it. However, if you wish to do some hand building techniques this is possible too.
  • I have taken ceramic course before, can I still attend if I'm not a beginner?
    Yes we have students of all different ability levels in our courses. Most people come and don't have any knowledge to start with. We welcome all skill levels. Our teachers are university level trained, so will definitely be able to bring your skills up to the next level - no matter your starting point.
  • What kinds of things do we make in the ceramics course?
    If you are attending a one off pottery workshop, we will aim to make at least one piece. This is normally a small bowl or cup on the pottery wheel. If you are attending a longer course - you will aim to make several pieces. You might make a vase, a cup, a bowl, a plate.
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In our Ceramic Classes we will cover

Session Times

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Monday nights 7pm - 9pm

Wednesday nights 7pm - 9pm

Thursday mornings 10am - 12pm

Saturday mornings 10am - 12pm

Sundays 10am - 12pm or 2pm - 4 pm

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