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Paper Clay Revolution (1 Day Introduction)
Description
The one day workshop is a hands on, information packed paper clay workshop, suitable for absolute beginners, teachers, through to the more experienced clay user.
Learn from an expert, but in a fun, hands-on way.
The venue is the spacious, art and light-filled Farmer Street Studio in North Perth.
COVID 19:
Classes and workshops will be smaller, to provide adequate personal space. All cups and catering equipment are machine washed. Weather permitting tea and coffee breaks are held in an outside pergola.
Gift Vouchers must be used within 18 months of date of purchase. If you need an extension, please contact me via email a month before expiry date. After this date extensions will not be given.
What you will learn
- New and centuries old clay techniques suitable for paper clay.
- How to master paper clay, and develop a personal, creative style.
- Use paper clay for pottery and sculpture, and with/out expensive equipment.
What you will get
- One or two creations of your own.
- Insight into the artist's thinking, processes and studio practice.
- A fun, hands on, day of making, experimenting, with like-minded people.
- New knowledge, skill, and confidence.
- Free parking, tea and real coffee.
- Includes free $20 of paper clay to use and keep.
Plenty of free parking on Farmer Street, or on Namur Street (the street on the opposite (north) side of the venue).
What to bring
- a box to take home your creations, an old newspaper, hand towel, and only if you have them; ice cream container with lid, clay tools or spare kitchen utilities (e.g. garlic crusher, apple corer, different sized bowls).
What to wear
An old shirt or comfortable clothes, as you may get messy. Covered shoes are necessary as this is a working artist studio.
Appropriate for
beginners, teachers, artists, hobbyists
Graham Hay and Lauren Jane Salt have a combine 30 years experience making and teaching ceramics.
They are experienced teachers at absolutely beginners, intermediate and expert levels.
They also teach ceramics in schools, tertiary institutions, community centres, potters clubs and private institutions.
They focus on assisting all students to relax, master techniques, gain confidence, socialise with other students, and produce amazing work.
Both are quite but generous by nature, they teach as well as willingly share their own studio discoveries.
Lauren Jane Salt is a multidisciplinary artist working primarily in ceramics, organic materials. Salt co-founded VOLIM with Tia Tokić, a collaborative label that merged art and design through clay, textiles, and florals (2014-2024). Her work featured in the AGWA and PICA gift shops, has been widely exhibited in Perth, with notable shows at Goolugatup Heathcote and as part of the 2024 Indian Ocean Craft Triennial.
Graham Hay works primarily in ceramics and inorganic materials. Hay co-founded the Thermal Shock Group (1992-2012), Robertson Park Artists Studio (2000-2022) and Farmer Street Studio (2023-), is in the AGWA and LISWA collections and won the NZ 2024 Forsyth Barr Contemporary Ceramics Award. Hay regularly leads workshops interstate and overseas and write articles for ceramic journals.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You may cancel anytime before class starts and claim a full refund.
Terms & Conditions
Class Conditions (not applicable for workshops):
1. Courtesy Saves: If you can't attend a class, your lesson credit is only protected (ie "rolled over") if you email or text me at least a day before the lesson, AND provide a preferred "date of return to class".
I will confirm receipt of you text or email, and that your place in the class reserved.
2. You can change which day and time you attend classes, and even attend more than one lesson per week, provided you have first discussed it with me, and there is space in the class. If you are using the automatic system, you'll see live online were the gaps are and can immediately reschedule.
6. Want more flexibility? Just ask.
Thanks Narelle for your review and feedback!
Very much appreciated, as it helps me keep improving these small and personal style workshops.
Look forward to see what you create.