EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS DECEMBER 26

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to learn to make hand built functional pieces, like cups, small plates, and bowls, or decorative pieces like garden ornaments, planters and soap dishes? Want to discover the simplicity in the slow process of hand-building techniques, such as working with coils, pinch pots and slabs? This hand building class will take you through the three basic processes of construction (slab, pinch and coil) as well as the essentials in joining clay for hand built forms.

I invite you to join our small-group pottery hand-building classes, consisting of six classes held at the same day and time each week, over six weeks. Please check the dates carefully as no make-up classes are offered for this term. Carefully consider the cancellation policy below prior to booking. Scroll through the images to see examples of work made by beginner potters in recent classes.

These classes are suitable for first timers who are starting from scratch, as well as being suitable for creators who have some basic skills and are looking for a community to engage with whilst completing guided projects. You will find supportive guidance in a small group of six (maximum), with the tools necessary to make your own decorative and functional ceramics.

The course fee includes clay, use of studio equipment, your own set of basic pottery tools, bisque firing and glaze firing of up to 10 suitable pieces made in class, no-larger-than 15cm cubed per piece. A maximum of one plate per student is included. Additional work, larger hand-built pieces and platters may attract a firing surcharge. If you create considerably larger pieces which do not fit into the kiln in this studio you will be required to seek firing elsewhere at your own expense.

The dates for this series of classes are Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm until 8:45pm (2 hrs making time, 15 minutes clean up):

1. April 29th
2. May 6th
3. May 13th
4. May 20th
5. May 27th
6. June 3rd

Once enrolled you will receive an email with information on what to wear, what to bring, and important information for health and safety within two weeks of the course commencement date.

Accessibility:

The studio is accessible via a steep driveway. Please advise if assistance is required to navigate steep slopes. The bathroom is accessible via stairs only.

Refunds and cancellations:

• More than two weeks before the first class - 100% of course cost minus payment platform fees, or transfer to a future course of equal or lesser cost.
• 8 to 14 days before the first class - 50% of course cost refunded, or transfer to a future course of equal or lesser cost.
• 0 to 7days before the first class - no refund issued, no transfer to future course allowed, however booked classes can be transferred by the original purchaser to another person one time.

*COVID Interruptions:

• QLD Government restrictions that result in classes being cancelled will activate a partial refund on undelivered classes on a pro-rata basis. Students can arrange to collect their work as it exists at that stage. Alternatively, in these circumstances students can opt for the instructor to glaze and fire their kiln-ready pieces for a flat fee of $75 to be deducted from their pro-rata refund. Please note that refunds are not offered for students who cannot attend due to Covid isolation or other illness if classes are run as scheduled.