Beginners Hand Building Course

Discover the art of hand building and glazing in Melbourne!



8 hours total (over 2 dates) Class size 1 to 4 guests    

  $250 (Afterpay available)

Join full-time ceramicist, Sarah, in her home studio located in the beautiful village of Emerald and discover the art of hand building clay and glazing!
She offers small group, hand-building classes for all levels of clay enthusiasts, where you can explore texture, technique, and artistic expression in a relaxed, bushland setting.
With a class maximum of four people, you will explore the basic skills used for building and texturing objects by hand, whether it's pinching, coiling, or slab work. At the first workshop, you will have an opportunity to explore what each of these techniques offers, either individually or in combination, to build an item of your choice.
The second workshop, either 1 or 2 weeks later (same day of week & time) will be a follow-up glazing session where you will be able to select engobes, oxides, and glazes for your piece/s which will then be fired ready for either pickup or mailing the following week.
What will you make? Some ideas to think about are either a cup/mug, a vase or a similar small object. Feel free to bring an image of an item you might like to explore.
What you'll get
The class includes:
  • Class notes
  • Clay
  • Tea and coffee and a light lunch will be provided
  • Bisque and glaze firing of your work
Knowledge required
For all skill levels.
Session repeats

After the first session, the next session is: Generally follow up 1-2 weeks later, same time & day of week.

Location

Emerald, VIC

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Clayshaper
Clayshaper

female Women-owned

I am Sarah and I am a full time ceramacist. I have a home studio in the beautiful village of Emerald, bordering on the picturesque Emerald Lake Park in the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria, the home of Puffing Billy.
I offer individual and small group hand-building workshops for all levels of clay enthusiast's where you can explore texture, technique and artistic expression is a relaxed bushland setting.
I have been studying and teaching pottery since 2019. My focus is on teaching hand-building of sculptural and functional ware in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Come and have a class with me and explore a bit of the beautiful Emerald Lake Park while you seek inspiration.

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