Perth

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Craft

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Pottery

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Clay Sculpture and Hand Building

A Paper Clay Sculpture Workshop (1 Day)

Experiment with the paper clay technique

Graham Hay
(Perth Pottery and Sculpture Classes)

4.4 (7)

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6 hours

6 to 12

$22 ($700 per class surcharge applies for private classes)

Perth

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Craft

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Pottery

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Clay Sculpture and Hand Building

What you'll do

Enjoy a hands on class where you will create paper clay sculptures with like-minded people!

Suitable for absolute beginners, teachers, through to the most experienced clay user. Learning from an expert, in a fun and hands-on way. Remember to wear old-comfortable clothes, as you may get messy being creative!

During the class you will learn new and centuries old clay techniques that you will use to create paper clay sculptures. You will master the technique and develop a personal, creative style, which you can then apply when making pottery and sculpture.

High quality instruction is provided by tertiary trained tutor Graham Hay, an internationally recognised ceramic artist and expert in teaching ceramics. He has taught both beginners and experienced students in over 300 primary and secondary schools, TAFE, universities and clay centres across WA, interstate, and in 12 countries. He has led international ceramics conferences and symposia in Hungary, Norway and the US, and has published over 20 journal articles. As an artist he has participated in 160 exhibitions in a dozen countries, within seven biennales, including during the 2017 Venice Biennale. A recipient of 20 awards, he has artwork In the Art Gallery of WA as well as public collections in six countries. See hiswebsite for details.

You will enjoy a fun, hands on, day of making, experimenting, with like-minded people and gain a real insight into the thinking, processes and studio practice of an artist. Gain new knowledge, skills, and confidence and take home one or two creations of your own.

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Knowledge required

No clay skill or knowledge necessary.

What you'll get

You will get one or two paper clay creations made by you.
Includes free $35 of paper clay to use and keep.
Free parking, tea and coffee.

What to bring

Covered shoes are necessary as this is a working artist studio. Bring a hand towel, box to take home your creations, and only if you have them; an old newspaper, ice cream or takeaway container with lid, clay tools or spare kitchen utilities (e.g. garlic crusher, apple corer, different sized bowls).

Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or hens party.

Location

North Perth, WA

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

Your teacher can also travel within 200 kms of North Perth, to a venue of your choice for a private class

A Paper Clay Sculpture Workshop (1 Day) location

Your teacher

Graham Hay
(Perth Pottery and Sculpture Classes)

A “clay-aholic", with over 20 years experience and tertiary qualifications in both making and teaching ceramics.

4.4 (7)

A clay-holic!

Passionate about clay and helping others learn about and enjoy making in clay. Tertiary trained in both ceramic art and art education, professionally accredited, and solid background in providing very high quality teaching and outstanding learning experiences for both beginners and the experienced over the last 25 years.

PASSION:
I got the clay bug while a teenager. While training as an art teacher, I lived across the road from and had an after hours key to the ceramic studio. Later attended community classes (like this) until I was able to undertake full time studies. Even while just an undergraduate student I was invited to teach ceramics, to demonstrate my unusual techniques both inside and out the universities.

TRAINING: Separate degrees from Edith Cowan and Curtin Universities (hon) both majored in ceramics and sculpture. Almost annually I'm invited to teach fellow ceramic experts at international level conferences, symposiums and workshops, and so get to learn the latest techniques and best practices from the other world leaders.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE: EDUCATION: Invited into schools / universities / beginner / professional groups (350+ times) to give lectures, workshops and demonstrations, in WA, Australia and across 14 countries. Published 25 ceramic and ceramic education articles in six national and international journals. Co-lead Hungarian, Sweden, and US (x5) international ceramics conferences. External examiner 2017 ANU ceramics PhD.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE: ARTIST: Participated in 170+ exhibitions, four international ceramics biennale and the 2017 Venice Biennale. Recipient of 20 awards and prizes. In the Art Gallery of WA and public collections in six countries. Work features in dozens of ceramic textbooks and journals.

PROFESSIONAL STANDING: Invited exhibiting member of the Australian Ceramic Association, accredited Craft Australia and Teacher Registration Board of WA (plus WWC). Current member of national and professional ceramic, ceramic education, art education and artist associations in four countries, and elected member of the International Academy of Ceramics (peak international professional body).

More details on my website.