Want to come and play in the studio? Ceramics are created and workshops are facilitated in Arana Hills, Brisbane. Opening hours are by appointment only.
Address
106 Plucks Rd, Arana Hills, Brisbane, Australia
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to learn to make pots on the pottery wheel? Want a basic introduction to the process - from wedging, centering, throwing and trimming your clay, ready for firing?
I invite you to join our small-group introduction to potTeRY wheel classes, consisting of six classes held at the same day and time each week, over six weeks.
These classes are suitable for first timers who are starting from scratch, or who are not able to confidently centre 500gms of clay or pull up walls evenly. You will find supportive guidance in a small group of five (maximum), with the tools necessary to make your own functional and decorative ceramics.
You will learn to prepare your clay to throw on the wheel, centre the clay on the wheel, open your clay, and pull up the walls evenly. You will throw in weeks 1 - 4. In weeks 2 - 5 you will learn to "turn" or trim your pieces to remove excess weight and clay thickness. This means that you will be doing both activities in weeks 2, 3 and 4. In week 6 you will apply glazes to your bisque-fired work using pouring and dipping glazes.
The course fee includes clay, use of studio equipment, studio glazes and firing of suitable pieces made in class. You can collect your work approximately 3-4 weeks after the last class.
Please check the dates carefully as no make-up class are offered for these classes. Carefully consider the cancellation policy below prior to booking. The dates for this series of classes are 6:30-8:45pm Monday evenings (2 hrs throwing time, 15 minutes group clean up):
1. February 17th
2. February 24th
3. March 3rd
4. March 10th
5. March 17th
6. March 24th
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:
*COVID Interruptions:
When I found out that Alison was planning pottery workshops, I was in. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be gathering some friends who now want to do the same after I raved about it. I highly recommend Alison’s workshops. Can’t wait till the next one.
I would like to thank Alison for her time and instruction for the pottery lessons she has given me. She is highly passionate and knowledgeable in the manner in which she passes on her art of pottery in the most relaxed manner.
Alison is a supportive, relaxed, and helpful teacher and her workshops are relaxed, fun, meditative, educational, and inspiring. I absolutely loved the workshop with Alison there was no silly questions and she has the patience of a Saint with all types of personalities. Knowing nothing about pottery before I attended the workshop and having a creative streak I was like a sponge. It was quite surreal and relaxing. We all felt supported and encouraged to create.
I bought two products as gifts last Christmas but both my husband and I fell in love with them all ... so we decided to keep them. The bowls in particular are our fave, so much so that we’ve ordered more. We use them several times a week for hot and cold dishes, we aren’t precious about them. They go straight in the dishwasher and continue to look new.
Alison Skate
Muditation Facilitator
Hi, I'm Alison, and I have been playing with clay since my first pottery class over 20 years ago.
My love of clay has seen my hobby turn into an obsession that has now transformed half of my home into a cosy studio, which I invite you to enjoy with me.
I find clay play to be very mindful - that's why I refer to it as my 'muditation'. Its ability to reduce stress and feelings of anxiety is also quite therapeutic.
Please check my Workshops section to find out about up-coming events; many of the workshops are one-off "Dirty Date Nights", short courses, and 7-week pottery classes using the potter's wheel. These are very small groups to ensure a level of support that will help you love what you have made.
Please contact me if you would like to make a private group booking for a special occassion.
Want to come and play in the studio? Ceramics are created and workshops are facilitated in Arana Hills, Brisbane. Opening hours are by appointment only.