Slow Life Workshops, pottery and painting teacher

Slow Life Workshops

Slow Life Workshops

location_on Melbourne

local_activity classes: Clay Sculpture and Hand Building • Watercolour Painting • Pottery • Painting

4.9 (18)

Hi my name is Leah Bright and I am a practicing artist and a teacher. For as long as I can remember I have loved to create artworks. I majored in Sculpture at University, creating large scale works and today my focus is using the combination of ceramics, drawing and painting. Ceramics is a process that completely grounds me. I love to discover it nuances, textures and ability to take on integral forms and structures.

I have a Bachelor degree in Fine Arts and a Dip Ed in Teaching. I have been practicing as an artist for 20 years and have been teaching in a Secondary School for 17 years. After majoring in sculpture at University, I discovered the love for how things are structured and formed.

The concept of Slow Life Workshops has grown from a desire to reconnect with the quiet self, whilst creating art in a magical setting. All workshops are held in inspirational environments. These locations are chosen for their beauty and their ability to transcend people on their personal journey.

Teaching art is a wonderful opportunity to share knowledge about skills and processes and to help facilitate individual’s to explore their inner artist. My teaching style is energetic and enthusiastic where students are encouraged to let themselves evolve.






Classes


Mobile Ceramics Workshop for Hens Parties or Team Wellbeing

Mobile Ceramics Workshop for Hens Parties or Team Wellbeing

5.0 (8)

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Comes to you

2 to 30

label $60 - $150

Clay Sculpture Course: Make a Totem Pole

Clay Sculpture Course: Make a Totem Pole

5.0 (1)

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Mornington

1 to 10

label $550

Ceramics Course: Wall Plaques

Ceramics Course: Wall Plaques

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Mornington

5 to 15

label $300

Private Tipi Art Party: Ceramics or Watercolours

Private Tipi Art Party: Ceramics or Watercolours

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Mount Martha

10

label $900 per group

Ceramic Hand Building Workshop

Ceramic Hand Building Workshop

4.8 (9)

date_range Contact for details

location_on Mornington

1 to 10

label $150

Realism Painting Workshop

Realism Painting Workshop

date_range Contact for details

location_on Mornington

1 to 15

label $140






Reviews

(18)


Heather McAnearney • Dec 2023


Thank you so much, it was great. We all really enjoyed it Leah was a lovely instructor

Tiana Savic • Jun 2023


Wow! Incredible experience with Leah. Such a humble, personable, kind woman with excellent teaching skills. She was adored by everyone at our event and I can’t fault her on the amazing experience she’s left us with. Would recommend a mobile ceramics workshops by Leah, for any team building/girls lunch activity/baby shower/hens.
You provide the table/seating and Leah brings the rest! So affordable, fun and relaxing.
Thank you Leah!

Pottery class review by Tiana Savic - Melbourne

Bridget Glazebrook • Mar 2023


Such a fun experience. Leah was amazing, Would definitely recommend for any kind of event

Mihindu Jayasuriya • Feb 2023


Amazing experience with Leah! More than anything my partner and I could have asked for

Renee Newstead • Dec 2022


Leah was fantastic, and very supportive of the different skill and imagination levels within the group. It was a great end of year celebration for our team, and with everything we needed provide for a fun session, it was stress free.
Thanks so much for a fun time - can’t wait to see all the wonderful creations when they come back!

Mobile Ceramics Workshop for Hens Parties or Team Wellbeing review by Renee Newstead - Melbourne

Danae Bradley • Nov 2022


We had such a great time for our team end of year party! Leah was patient, informative and hosted a really fun and enjoyable class! Looking forward to seeing our creations :-)

Sarah Kruse • Nov 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


We had a great time with Leah! She came out to our house and bought everything with her that we needed. Leah showed us clearly how to use the clay to make something that was functional, but also allowed our creativity to flow. We also loved that we were able to choose a colour and for our work to be kilned too. Most of us were able to make at 2-3 items each. Well worth the price of the lesson :)

Rebecca Browne • Oct 2022


Leah was super attentive and made sure I was getting the techniques as good as possible. She was very hands on and demonstrated all the required techniques to build 3 items that will hopefully make a beautiful gift! Thanks Leah for the beautiful spread of food and refreshing beverages!

Laura Windmill • Aug 2022


Leah was a fantastic teacher. One of us was an experienced potter and the other had never worked with clay. She found the right balance for each of us. Amazed we managed to complete the initial makings (part one) of the workshop.

Desiree Kinnes • Apr 2022


Leah was so helpful, patient and went above and beyond to make sure all pottery participants were happy with their efforts. Everyone loved the workshop and would highly recommend Leah for more in the future :)

Marie Cruz • Mar 2022

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews


Ceramic Workshop with Teacher Leah was so enjoyable. I had so much fun. I'm looking forward to seeing the final outcome of the pieces I created. I'm also looking forward to booking more/different classes this year, if all is approved by NDIS. Thank you Leah :)

Ceramic Hand Building Workshop review by Marie Cruz - Melbourne

Susy Jones • Mar 2022


This class was a gift and what a lovely morning. Everything was set up and Leah was so well prepared and helpful. She directed and assisted when asked without taking over and everyone seemed delighted with the final product. Morning tea was a gorgeous spread of cheeses and seasonal fruit with delightful fruit tea or juices. I would love to give a Classbento to my sister. She’d love it. I am ready to try a painting or drawing class Great day!

Vicki Garfield • Mar 2022


Loved the class, the teacher explained the process well , friendly and plenty of time to complete 3 pieces .
A great morning
Thank you

Nicola Steward • Dec 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Leah was very friendly and approachable. Easy to communicate with and book. She was extremely attentive to the group, helping and encouraging everyone with their creations. Everyone is excited to see how they turn out once fired and glazed

Mobile Ceramics Workshop for Hens Parties or Team Wellbeing review by Nicola Steward - Melbourne

Judy Cohen • Nov 2021


Found it a bit hurried the last half hour. People did not arrive on time.
I found 2-1/2 hrs a bit short

Skye Lu • Nov 2021


Great venue and class! Leah was patient and engaging. Food was great, especially the bread provided.

Karina Keisler • May 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


A lovely way to spend a Saturday morning with the girls! Leah was patient and skilled, the venue and food great. Highly recommended!

Rachael Smithdale • Mar 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


This was a great introduction into ceramics. The teacher was able to demonstrate and explain some basics that enabled the whole class to creat a multitude of different designs of vases, bowls, and cups. You work at your own pace with assistance as required, it was a really enjoyable few hours.

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