Interested in learning the art of ceramics, but not sure if you're ready to commit a whole term of classes just yet? Or perhaps you’ve done pottery wheel throwing before and you’re itching to get your hands into a bit of clay for the day? Then why not come along to a Clay Taster Workshop at Clay Talk at Montsalvat? Bring a friend, get messy, engage in some creative therapy and have some fun!

In this 2 hour workshop, our engaging and friendly tutor will introduce you to the art of throwing on the potter's wheel. You will be given a quick crash course on the techniques involved in throwing the foundation forms of cylinders and bowls before you are let loose on the wheel to create to your hearts content.

Included in your workshop fee:

• Introduction to the art of pottery;
• All materials and tools that you will need;
• 2 hours of fun on the potter’s wheel;
• A maximum of 3 masterpieces fired and glazed in the kiln and ready for collection 3-4 weeks after your workshop.
• PLEASE NOTE: long fingernails are not conducive with pottery wheel throwing. If you can, please avoid nail extensions for this one-day crash course 😊🙏
• PLEASE NOTE: this is a mature age class and is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.

**NDIS is now available under "Request Private Date & Time"** This function is still developing with We Teach Me and any questions or need assistance how this function works please email us at claytalk@montsalvat.com.au

After your workshop:

• Our experienced tutor will trim and tidy all your masterpieces ready to be fired in the kiln;
• Our kiln technician will bisque fire your masterpieces. Then they will glaze them using food safe glazes and fire them a second time before packaging them up for you to collect;

So much work goes into the pieces behind the scenes, such is the dedication and commitment that Clay Talk makes in providing you with a fun time on the pottery wheel and professionally trimmed and glazed masterpieces to take home!

Please note what to bring (see below) and if you are confident that you might create more than 3 pieces in the allocated time, please bring a container or cardboard box to take your extra pieces home with you.

Your 3 finished ceramic pieces will be ready for collection at Montsalvat Reception 3-4 weeks after your workshop. You will be notified by email when your pieces are ready for collection.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

To secure your place in a class, course or workshop we require full payment at the time of booking.

Bookings are only accepted through our online portal at www.

Payment of class, course or workshop fees can only be made through our online portal at  www.

ACCESS

Clay Talk studio is located on the grounds of Montsalvat. For this reason, there are security measures in place to prevent trespassing and maintain your safety. Upon booking you will receive an Information Kit which has instructions on how to access Clay Talk studio. Please read this before coming to class.

REFUNDS / ABSENCE / TRANSFERS/ CANCELLATION

• We do not offer refunds if you change your mind after you have made the booking. Please be sure you are able to commit to the class, course or workshop dates and times prior to booking.
• Transfers are done upon email request and subject to available spaces only. Failure to transfer successfully will mean receiving a credit note or being transferred to a later term of the same class.
• If you are unable to attend a class, please contact us at claytalk@montsalvat.com.au BEFORE your class. In exceptional circumstances, we can make alternative arrangements to compensate for lost class time.
• Retrospective requests (a request for a make-up from last term for example) for class make-ups are not accepted. We request you make contact via email or phone to Clay Talk as soon as you can’t make class so that we can make alternative arrangements for you.
• Clay Talk reserves the right to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances such as insufficient enrolments or illness or for maintenance works. You will be notified prior to the class if cancellation of the class is deemed necessary, or if there will be another date scheduled, or if a pro-rata refund will be provided.

ILLNESS

If classes and workshops are cancelled due to illness of a tutor, and the inability to find a suitable replacement, Clay Talk will endeavour to provide rescheduled dates for classes and workshops.

In the event that students cannot attend the rescheduled classes, students must email claytalk@montsalvat.com.au as soon as possible prior to the commencement of the rescheduled class or workshop.

If a student is unable to attend the rescheduled classes or workshop Clay Talk may, at its absolute discretion, provide either a credit note, or a pro-rata refund (minus an administration fee of 10%).

 GIFT VOUCHERS

Gift vouchers are only available through our online portal www. Gift vouchers can be purchased for a minimum of $20 and are valid for 3 years from purchase.

Gift vouchers can only be used for booking classes, courses and/or workshops at Clay Talk through our online portal. Gift vouchers can be applied at check out when booking a class, course or workshop.

FIRING OF WORK 

* Clay Tasters allow for up to 3 pieces per person to be left for glaze firing

* If students wish to have extra pieces fired, they may fire up to an extra two pieces by paying via the QR code for firings services which the tutor can assist you with.

* Whilst we take extreme care with your work accidents do happen from time to time. By attending this Clay Taster class you accept that we are unable to guarantee that your work will survive the firing & glazing processes. Clay Talk takes no responsibility for failure or breakage of work.

COLLECTION OF WORK

• Firing, glazing and packaging of your work takes approximately 2-4 weeks after your class/workshop. 
• Clay Talk takes NO responsibility for the outcome of your pieces if they fail expectation.
• You will be notified by a written or digital notification; email, SMS or the Clay Talk Newsletter when your work is ready for collection.
• Clay Taster & Kids School Holiday programme students have 30 days to collect their pieces from the time they received notification of their pieces to be collected. Uncollected works after 30 days of collection have expired are repurposed elsewhere.

EMAIL / SMS NOTIFICATIONS

• Clay Talk takes no responsibility for students not reading, receiving or checking their messages, emails or their spam/junk mail regarding work collection.