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. May 12th
2. May 19th
3. May 26th
4. June 2nd
5. June 9th
6. June 16th

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 within the following 6 months.
• 8 - 14 days before the first class - 50% of course cost refunded, or transfer to a future course of equal or lesser cost within the following 6 months.
• 0-7 days 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.