Handbuilding Class (Returning Student)
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Description
CASUAL HANDBUILDING CLASS
Want to do an ongoing pottery class but need a bit of flexibility? Then these classes are for you!
From beginners through to potters of all levels, this class is structured to help you learn to improve your skills hand building with clay. Come along and enjoy a fun and relaxed class while learning new skills.
Pottery tools, materials and firing are additional. Complimentary tea, coffee and chilled water is available.
What you will learn:
- How to knead your clay
- How to create coils
- How to create slabs
- How to create joins
- How to pull handles and attach them to cylinders to create coffee mugs, jugs etc.
- Basic glazing and decorating techniques
- Creating many different forms including casserole dishes, flatware such as plates and platters, and much much more.
PLEASE NOTE:
Class will be cancelled if less than 6 people are enrolled (this has never happened) in which case all payments will be refunded. All other deposits and class payments are non-refundable but will be held and transferred to another class of your choice (assuming there is a vacancy for a term of 12 months from date of payment).
All work from this class will be kept at the Studio for a period of 3 months, after which time, any uncollected items will be disposed of.
What you will learn
- How to create simple bowl forms
- How to decorate your pieces
What you will get
- You will learn skills that you can use in the studio or at home anytime.
Please drive past the house to the white shed. Parking in front of shed.
What to bring
- Please bring an old towel and an apron if you choose
What to wear
Wear old clothes as you will get messy. Please note, shoes must be worn in the studio at all times.
Appropriate for
Beginners wanting to try hand building pottery and experienced potters needing studio facilities.
We have set up our studio to bring together pottery and ceramics in a combined space and to be an affordable, fun place where anyone can come and enjoy creating with clay. Our studio is a place where there are very little rules except to respect your fellow artists, their work and the studio, to relax and learn that there is no end to the possibilities when working with clay..........
At SaJo Ceramics you can...
Join a casual pottery class or social pottery & ceramics session; take a workshop to have a go at the pottery wheel, take one of our 6 week courses to learn the basics of throwing, or just use our Melbourne studio facilities on a casual basis. Discover beautiful stoneware handmade tiles for a unique splashback or outdoor wall feature or make your own! Explore a huge catalogue of ceramic pieces to paint in both acrylic paints and fired finishes, made to order from vintage and modern bisque designs. Buy hand made tile blanks for your school or community project, ready for you to paint, carve or decorate, or just drop in and chat with fellow artists while enjoying a cuppa.
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
You may cancel anytime before class starts and claim a full refund or transfer.
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
Anyone partaking in any classes or coming to any events at SaJo Ceramics or organised by SaJo Ceramics must agree to these terms and conditions.
1.) LIABILITY WAIVER
I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by SaJo Ceramics.
2.) PHOTO & VIDEO
I agree to give SaJo Ceramics unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs or videos taken at SaJo Ceramics classes and events or on SaJo Ceramics's premises. (For use of SaJo Ceramics marketing materials).