Introduction to Hand Building Workshop
This workshop is suited to anyone interested in creating functional items not on the pottery wheel.
No experience necessary.
Hand building techniques will be demonstrated including:
- how to roll out clay to create small plates, pinch pots, trays & spoons
- how to use a variety of stoneware clays & incorporate texture
- clay & tools are provided.
All Items will be fired twice. Items will be glazed by the teacher - and will be food safe. Students will be notified when work is ready to be collected.
Enjoy a wine or non alcoholic beverage and some cheese whilst learning how to hand build in a relaxed studio environment.
The Studio is a comfortable working space with heating & air conditioning, complete with showroom
Cancellations & Transfer Policy
- Bookings cancelled up to 10 days prior to the function will be refunded in full or transferred to a later date at no cost.
- Bookings cancelled 10 days or less before the function will be refunded (less 20% surcharge) if the vacancy can be resold at full price. If not resold the purchase price is forfeited. Alternatively, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another person (please advise name of alternate within 24 hours of function)
- How to work your clay into organic, free formed functional platters, pinch bowls, spoons.
- How to incorporate texture and apply surface decoration.
- How to create hand formed, organic pieces which can be used in the home.
- A set of your creations made on the day. Students will be notified once work has been glazed and ready to collect.
- Grazing platter, wine & non-alcoholic beverages in studio
Please also note, that if you are driving you cannot park on Kent St as it’s permit only, try St David St or Moor St.
- Please bring a towel and an apron.
Casual comfortable clothes and closed in footwear.
No experience necessary, all ages welcome, no skills needed.
Vendor since 2017
Sarah Schembri is a Melbourne Ceramic Artist who is passionate about creating functional, tactile and visually appealing ceramics, particularly tableware. Being a lover of cooking and food in general, she is most interested in making pieces that are a pleasure to use in the home, pieces which are not only visually appealing but also functional & tactile.
“There is something quite special about using pieces that are handmade - the experience and food taste better. This is a feeling that I think about when I'm creating, it's part of the experience I want to share with others.” - Sarah
Cancellations & Transfer Policy
- Bookings cancelled up to 10 days prior to the function will be refunded in full or transferred to a later date at no cost.
- Bookings cancelled 10 days or less before the function will be refunded (less 20% surcharge) if the vacancy can be resold at full price. If not resold the purchase price is forfeited. Alternatively, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another person (please advise name of alternate within 24 hours of function)
20 June 2019 • Introduction to Hand Building Workshop
I thoroughly enjoyed Sarah's hand building workshop. It was a lovely, relaxed, inspiring, productive experience. I loved the pieces I made and found Sarah's advice to be spot on. Not to mention the food platter! Fantastic <3
26 June 2018 • Introduction to Hand Building Workshop
Was a wonderful intro to the world of ceramics. I enjoyed every minute. Sarah was lovely and very helpful and encouraging throughout the workshop. If your looking to try something different I would definitely recommend this workshop.
02/07/2018
Thank you Jess!
So pleased you enjoyed the workshop and evening.
- Sarah.
20 June 2018 • Introduction to Hand Building Workshop
Had a great night with Sarah at a recent hand building class. Sarah is a warm, engaging and generous teacher. Her space is beautiful to work in with many different types of clay and glazes to choose from. Sarah had many great ideas and was always on hand to assist. And the food/wine provided was amazing, lifted the night to another level. Just what you need after a hard days work. Thank you Sarah. We will be back.
02/07/2018
Thank you Nicole.
I'm so pleased you enjoyed the workshop and evening in general.
- Sarah.