Pottery Course for Beginners

Learn pottery basics over five weeks at this comprehensive, hands-on course!


Firebird Studios
Firebird Studios
5.0 (96)
3k followers

5 x 3 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests

$540 (Afterpay available)


Gold Coast
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Craft
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Pottery
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Homewares
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Kid Friendly
This Introduction to Pottery 5 Week Short Course is a wonderful opportunity to get acquainted with clay as we cover some of the most common methods in clay making. You will also learn the basics of underglazes and glazing your work.
Here is what you will learn:
WEEK ONE
About clay
Flatware – rolling clay the many tricks for success
Texture for decoration – make your makers mark stamp
Make simple slump plates
Make Japanese press plates
WEEK TWO
Pinch pots – make candle holders, tea light holders, or mini succulent pots
Slip casting – learn about slip and coloured clay
Make a keep cup
WEEK THREE
Coil build project – make a planter, bowl, sculpture, or vase
Learn about underglazing and dipping in clear glaze
WEEK FOUR
Learn about slab building
Make a set of slab-built cups
Learn about the rules of using the coloured glazes
WEEK FIVE
Have a lesson using the potters wheel
Make a couple of masterpieces on the wheel
Finish up glazing
The course includes all of your materials and firing, a set of tools to keep.
Knowledge required
Beginner friendly
 
What you'll get
All materials and firing included for class work
 
What to bring
A hand towel
 
Session repeats

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

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party or hens party.

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

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

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Firebird Studios, Hutchinson Street, Burleigh Heads QLD

Pottery Course for Beginners location
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Firebird Studios
Firebird Studios

5.0 (96)
3k followers

We teach every aspect of pottery from introductory workshops through to masterclasses.
At Firebird Studios we are so proud of the quality of work and the quality of potter that we have created. Our combined wealth of experience in the team is such an inspiration to many in our community. The teachers are all so pleased to pass on their knowledge to the students coming through our doors... They willingly give of themselves from their experience - from various artistic backgrounds - and add greatly to our offerings.
We are motivated by encouraging our students to explore their creativity and to bring out their own style. Creativity is the core of our teaching, with technical expertise incorporated to achieve a professional standard!

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