Make Pottery Like a Pro - Intro to Handbuilding Course

Start that new hobby you've always wanted to try!


Posy Ceramics
Posy Ceramics
5.0 (10)
Instagram followers 77k followers

5 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests    

  $340 (Afterpay available)

In this 5-week Intro to Hand Building Course, we focus on developing foundational skills and techniques needed to create functional and artistic clay forms. Students will explore various hand-building methods, including pinch pots, coiling, and slab building.
Dates - Tuesday Evenings 19th August - 16th September 6-8PM
Sunday Mornings 24th August - 21st of September
(you must be able to attend all dates - no rescheduling sorry)
This course is designed for all skill levels, providing a welcoming space to either discover a new creative outlet or refine the skills you’ve already acquired. Whether you're a beginner or looking to build on your existing knowledge, this course offers the perfect opportunity to grow and enhance your hand-building techniques.
Over the duration of the 4-week course, you'll be guided by the incredibly talented Emily, where you will learn a variety of techniques to give you the skills to create original and imaginative pieces.
  • Week 1: Types of Clay & Clay Preparation – Pinch Pot Technique
  • Week 2: Studio Tools & Clay Stages – Slab Building
  • Week 3: Trimming, Refining, and Coil Building
  • Week 4 & 5: Self guided Clay projects
Experience level: Beginner - Intermediate
What to expect from your first Posy Workshop Course
All workshops are beginner-friendly and do not require any prior knowledge of ceramics, but if you have prior experience it’s also catered to all levels too! It's fun, social, and lots of attendees come alone so don’t be scared if you don’t have a friend to bring along with you! We all sit together on a communal table and explore the world of clay!
What you'll get
You will have 5kg of Stoneware White clay to use over the course of 4 weeks. Additional bags of 10kg clay can be purchased in the studio.
Knowledge required
Beginner friendly (no skills required)
What to bring
Notebook, water bottle, clothes that can get clay on them
Session repeats

This class series runs over 5 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

Location

Posy Store - 555A King Street, Newtown NSW

This venue is a short walk from St Peters station (400m).

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Posy Ceramics
Posy Ceramics

5.0 (10)
Instagram followers 77k followers
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Sydney-based Posy Ceramics invites you to join their vibrant community through a range of engaging workshops. Whether you prefer social nights or cozy morning workshops, there’s something for everyone. Dive into their popular Make a Mug workshops where you can craft your own unique ceramic masterpiece under expert guidance. If painting is more your style, their Pottery Painting workshops offer a relaxing way to unleash your creativity onto pottery canvases. These workshops not only teach valuable skills but also provide a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals. Discover the joy of pottery with Posy Ceramics ~ a perfect blend of learning, creativity, and socialising.


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