Clay Hand Building Workshop

Join artist Carol Hudson for a creative, fun and social workshop in hand building clay, for beginners.



2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 2 to 40
  $120 (PayPal Pay in 4 available)
Make two pinch pots

Make Two Pinch Pots

I'll guide you through how to make two same width(ish) pinch pots.


Join the two pinch pots

Join the Two Pinch Pots

This gives you a larger form that you can make into a cup, vase, jug, sake jug, or weird sculpture.


Add or subtract and/or add texture

Add or Subtract and / or Add Texture

This is where you get creative and make the shape come to life. I'll help you make it happen. Here Laura is adding a 'neck' and texture.


Laura's finished vase

Laura's Finished Vase

From here your piece is bisque fired, then glazed white and glaze fired. It will be food, microwave and dishwasher safe.


This workshop is designed to give you the best possible introduction to working with clay. I'll guide you through the process of making a basic form to transform into an object of your choice —you could make a cup, vase, jug, plant pot or sculpture — the possibilities are only limited to your imagination.
I'll help you with the style of the work, creating texture, refining and finishing your work. I'm amazed at how good the works can be, given that students have little or no experience.
During this 2.5 hour workshop we'll cover:
  • pinch pot making and/or coil building techniques
  • how to transform a basic form into a functional vase, cup, jug, bowl or sculpture
  • carving, cutting, shaping and joining techniques
  • refinement and finishing
Workshops are small, usually 4—6 people, to give you maximum assistance. They can also be one-on-one, or up to eight people — and are great for individuals, couples, team building, small parties, or a great gift. Workshops are held in Glebe, Sydney or we can organise another venue for larger numbers.
There is free and available street parking. Public transport — busses and light rail are very close.
What you'll get
  • Materials and tools provided
  • Bisque-firing, glazing in a beautiful white dolomite glaze and glaze-firing are included
  • Excellent instruction and personal assistance
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Knowledge required
Beginners welcome.
What to bring
Bring an apron (though not necessary) and images of ceramics you find inspiring. It's better to have short fingernails — but not critical. There is free and available street parking. Public transport — busses and light rail are very close.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

Location

Glebe, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

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Open Studio — Ceramics and Drawing with Carol Hudson
Open Studio — Ceramics and Drawing with Carol Hudson

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Carol Hudson is a passionate practicing artist with more than 13 years experience with clay and much more with drawing and painting. Carol has has taught at UNSWADA, UTS, Billy Blue and at UWM and MIAD in the USA.
She is a creative director and artist who loves helping her students realise their ideas, and show them ways to make and design ceramics.
Workshops are one to one or up to eight people, which means lots of individual attention as you need it.
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