Thursday Night Pottery on the Wheel
Description
A four-week course, once a week on Thursday evenings, designed to give you an overview of the ceramic process. The basics of throwing trimming decorating and glazing will be taught. Returning students or intermediate students are welcome and will consolidate the basics as well as extend their skills to make more advanced forms. This is an ALL COST INCLUDED course. ie All your tools, clay, decorating slips, glazes and firings are included in the price of your course.
What you will learn
- Beginners will attempt the basics of throwing and trimming on the pottery wheel making cylinders and bowls. Intermediates will consolidate and refine basics and then extend their skills to incorporate sets, bottle forms amd small lidded vessels
What you will get
- Between 6 to eighteen glazed pots and a sense of achievement
What to bring
- Your enthusiasm! first and an apron/oldshirt if you have one and closed toe shoes
What to wear
Casual (Warning: this might get messy)
Appropriate for
Adults wanting to learn something new
Muddy Girl Studio is the ceramic studio of potter and teacher Claire Johnson. It is a boutique-style school, set in an idyllic location at the foot of the Dandenong. We only run small classes with a maximum of seven students ensuring you get the attention needed to grasp the fundamentals of throwing on the pottery wheel. The current team consists of teachers Claire, Alli, Linda, and Jess well as several dedicated volunteers.
Claire has worked in the ceramic industry for the past 20 years. Initially working as a facilitator of children’s clay activities for Clayplay Inc. She worked for commercial manufacturers such as Robert Gordon Australia and Clayworks Potters Supply as a technician and has undertaken freelance commissions from companies such as TXU and Heatmaster. She worked for Northcote Pottery Supplies in their education program for six years before setting up her own school in her home studio.
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 7 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
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
Terms & Conditions
By proceeding with a booking you agree to:
1. LIABILITY WAIVER
Take full responsibility for any damages to property or personal injuries which may occur while participating in classes and/or events organized by Muddy Girl Studio
2. That no transfers or refunds are available after the cut-off period (7 days prior to class commencing) for any reason including ill health such as Covid.