Make an Oyster Platter: Hand-Building Pottery Class

Learn how to make your own Pinterest-worthy ceramic centerpiece!



3 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 4 to 10
  $150 (PayPal Pay in 4 available)

People have been asking for it, and we’ve finally pulled it together! All the ingredients for a foolproof Oyster Platter workshop.
A step up from our regular platter class, this session will introduce you to new, yet totally beginner-friendly techniques to help you create a stunning, purpose-built, three-dimensional Oyster Platter. This is the kind of piece that will become the centrepiece of every celebration in your home.
You’ll use plaster moulds in a custom arrangement to give shape to your platter, making sure it's stunning, functional, and stable. Press moulds will help you adorn your piece with gorgeous coastal detail, and most importantly, you’ll get extra time to paint and finish your hand-built platter to perfection. So settle in and take your time. Bring drinks and snacks if that’s your thing, or lock in to a creative trance and sculpt your masterpiece.
You’ll be part of a small class, guided by a seasoned pro, so you’ll get all the attention you need. And if creating Oyster Platters has put you in the mood to celebrate, head across the road to Marrickville’s legendary watering hole, The Vic on the Park, or wander a little further up the hill to the gorgeous bars and restaurants of Enmore.
What you'll get
  • Included in the price, we will clear glaze then fire your piece after class, ready for pick-up from the studio in 3-4 weeks. Your objects will be dishwasher and microwave-safe too!
  • A big ball of clay—more than enough to make a gorgeous oyster platter.
  • Work with a full suite of clay tools and underglazes, everything you need to make and decorate your platter.
  • You’ll wear one of our gorgeous rust-coloured cotton drill aprons with soft linen straps... sooooft!
  • Best of all, you will get addicted to a new ritual, the calming quality of clay!
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Knowledge required
  • This is a beginner-friendly class accessible to people with no previous experience and those who’ve dabbled before. Pick up some new skills and create something you’ll be proud of!
  • You must be at least 13 years old to attend this class (minors will need an accompanying adult).
What to bring
We could say, "Wear something easy to clean or that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Covered shoes are ideal, and think about keeping long hair out of the way, " but honestly, all you need to bring is your radiant self!
Location

The OCD Studio - 9 Addison Road, Marrickville NSW

​We’re at 9 Addison Rd in Marrickville, opposite The Vic, right near the intersection of Enmore Rd and seconds from Enmore Park. Dare to drive? There is ample parking along either side of Enmore Park, on Llewellyn St or Victoria Rd. There are also spaces along Addison Rd or any of the nearby side streets. Save the world, one bus trip at a time. Routes 355, 423, 426, 428, 430 all stop close by - alight at Enmore Park and pop around the corner.

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OCD Studio
OCD Studio

5.0 (81)
female Women-owned

Object & Ceramic Design (OCD) is a small pottery studio in Marrickville run by Susan Chen where she makes her own ceramic ware and hosts classes to help others do the same.
Susan has been a practising ceramicist for over a decade. She holds a Masters in Fine Arts from Sydney College of the Arts (USYD) and a degree in Industrial Design from UTS. Currently, she teaches sculpture at the University of Sydney and it is in the sharing of knowledge where her passion lies. With years of experience in helping individuals of all ages, from school children to mature age students, to discover and cultivate their passion for working with clay, Susan brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to her teaching.
Susan strongly believes in the transformative power of art making and sees clay as the ideal medium for creating beautiful objects and a beautiful life!
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