Early Bird
6 Week Pottery Course Collingwood, Melbourne
(+2 more dates)
Description
Learn the foundations of pottery and wheel throwing, in this 6-week introductory pottery course in the heart of Collingwood!
Limited to 8 participants, our classes are smaller than most. Plus, we offer the additional value of a 2.5 hour length class where you will be taught the foundation skills needed to make functional vessels on the wheel.
This workshop is fun, informative, and experiential. You will get lots of personalised tuition and a chance to experience the relaxing power of clay in your hands. We do not limit the number of peices you make in class.
With the guidance of our experienced ceramic tutors, you will learn the basics of pottery in an encouraging environment. Starting with a slab of clay, you'll turn it into an amazing unique piece of art! In the course you will learn how to wedge, centre, form vessels on the pottery wheel and finish pieces by trimming, decorating and glazing. You will also be introduced to the basics of ceramics theory and good pottery studio art studio practice (including OH&S guidelines).
During this 15 hr course spread over 6 weekly x 2.5 hour sessions, you'll focus on making functional ware such as cups, bowls and vases. You'll get lots of individual tuition and a chance to practice your skills alone.
This is a beginner-friendly course. People with prior knowledge are also welcome and challenged to take on more complex projects.
After completing the pottery workshop, you have the chance to continue making work in Little Woods Studio's self-guided 'open studio' sessions with the option of getting your pottery pieces fired in our kilns.
Get in touch with your inner creative and make magic from clay in this fun wheel throwing course in Collingwood, Melbourne!
Things to know:
- Please make sure your nails are short as it will interfere with using the wheel!
- Finished pieces can be collected 3-4 weeks after the course has finished.
- No prior experience required- perfect for beginners!
- Bisqued/ glazed finished works are charged at $12 per Kilo.
- No shows will not be refunded. As we are a not for profit, any cancellation or transfer of classes are permitted within 14 days and will incur a $10 fee to cover admin staff time.
- We run limited classes, therefore do not have capacity for make-up classes.
Profits from workshops held at Little Woods Studio go towards supporting the work of Jesuit Social Services.
We are an accredited NDIS provider.
Course tutors:
Tuesdays - Liljana Cerilles
Based in Naarm/Melbourne, Liljana is a pottery maker, teacher and owner of a small ceramic practice, Kokoro Clay. Inspired by her Philippine and Japanese heritage, and a childhood spent living around the world, Liljana seeks to reimagine familiar functional forms and simple shapes to serve as anchors to everyday moments. Through Kokoro (which means ‘heart’ in Japanese) she further explores the possibility that the daily use of thoughtfully considered, hand-crafted pieces can provide comfort and encourage mindfulness. A perpetual student of the medium, it is a joy for Liljana to share with all her love of clay and its endless possibilities. To see examples of her work click here.
Thursdays - Oli Dower
What you will learn
- A compresensive and hands on overveiw of the ceramic process
- Wheel throwing, centring, trimming, and in depth look at the firing stages
- How to decorating and glaze your works with a varitey techinqiues
What you will get
- High quality tuition from our friendly teachers
- Your own unique ceramic works, perfect for display or functional use
What to bring
- Own clean towel and apron to each class
What to wear
Casual clothing and closed toe shoes
Appropriate for
Those who want to develop their skills.This is a beginner-friendly course. People with prior knowledge are also welcome and challenged to take on more complex projects.
About us
Located near Gertrude Street, Little Woods Studios is a small, not-for-profit pottery studio supporting the work of Jesuit Social Services.
Little Woods Studio is the open-to-the-public offshoot of the Artful Dodgers Studios, a not-for-profit art and music space providing holistic support for young people living under challenging circumstances. All profits from workshops held at Little Woods go towards helping fund Artful Dodgers Studios.
We are a welcoming and inclusive creative hub whose aim is to nurture both the flourishing of individual creative passions and the growth of a connected community.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 14 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 14 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
Terms & Conditions
We require 2 week notice in writing (email) prior to the class commencing for a full refund or transfer. In the event that a class is cancelled, students will be notified via text message or email and will be given a full refund. No shows will not be refunded. As we are a not for profit, any transfer of classes will incur a $10 fee to cover admin staff time.