CCPS COURSE IN CLAY T4 2026 Wheel throwing 6.00 - 8.30 pm

Adults 18+

4 week course - Tuesdays and Wednesday - 6.00 pm - 8.30 pm

Cost - $4 30

Students will receive 8 kg of clay for this class and the class fee includes all firing and glazing.

Minimum 7 students per course

Please read the CCPS Cancellation Policy carefully, prior to making your booking - also in FAQs below.

PLEASE NOTE the time change to Rasma’s class in Term 4.

Rasma will teach ONE wheel forming course in Term 4. This course will consist of eight sessions, fully completed within a four week period.

Classes will be held on a Tuesday and Wednesday evening each week, and run for 4 weeks, 6pm to 8:30pm.

Class dates are:

1. Tuesday 10 November
2. Wednesday 11 November
3. Tuesday 17 November
4. Wednesday 18 November
5. Tuesday 24 November
6. Wednesday 25 November
7. Tuesday 1 December
8. Wednesday 2 December.

This change is due to Rasma’s personal timetable, however, it is anticipated that two nights in a row of wheel forming will truly help students to consolidate new skills.

TEACHER PROFILE

I have a degree in Fine Art, completing 5 years of full-time study at The National Art School, Sydney in 1978. This is where I met and fell in love with clay! I also attended the Ivan Englund Pottery School workshop in Sydney at that time, in addition to participating in numerous ceramic courses and workshops over the years.

I am a current member and teacher at CCPSI. I have my own kiln and have experience and knowledge in successfully glazing, packing and firing ceramic pieces.

I have a strong community spirit and aim to provide all students with the opportunity to increase their ceramic knowledge, experience and skills, in a safe, cooperative, respectful and caring learning environment.

COURSE OUTLINE

In this class, you will learn the fundamental techniques of throwing clay on a wheel, by wedging, centring, opening out, pulling up and forming a basic cylinder. You will also learn how to turn or trim and finish the base of a leather hard pot.

Opportunities to decorate, underglaze, slip trail and apply glazes to your bisque fired work will also be given.

SKILLS OUTCOMES

On completing this course, students will have been given opportunities to and have developed skills in:

• Wedging a piece of clay;

• Centring a piece of clay;

• Creating a basic cylinder;

• Attaching a handle to a mug or jug;

• Making cylinders in a consistent size to create a uniform set;

• a range of additional skills associated with each student’s individual project;

• applying under-glaze and glaze;

• carving/sgraffito;

• gain some understanding of different clay types and cones and equivalent temperatures

Clay allocation:

8 kg of stoneware clay is included in the class cost, as well as all firing and glazing required for this amount.

Members and non-members are able to purchase an extra 2 .5 kg for $40 which includes glazing and firing based on members rates, if they require further clay beyond the clay allocation for this class. Members are not permitted to bring their own clay to use in this class.

Please note, students are asked to only book into a maximum of two classes each term to support opportunity for others to attend.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There is plenty of on and off-street parking. However, we are located near several schools and when they have events, there can sometimes be difficulty finding a park close by. Please ensure you park legally to avoid a Council parking infringement.

What can I bring into the event?

Please refer to the list in your welcome email.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

If you have any queries, please contact the Education Manager via education@ccpotters.org

What's the cancellation policy?

CCPS CANCELLATION POLICY

Central Coast Potters Society (CCPS) courses are subject to the CCPS Cancellation Policy.

Read the CCPS Cancellation Policy carefully, prior to making your booking.

When booking and paying for a course with CCPS, please consider the following:

1. It takes considerable preparation and organisation by unpaid CCPS volunteers, to present course options and process payments. Choose carefully;
2. Bookings are final and non-transferable to other dates;
3. Cancellations made up to 7 days prior to a course commencing can be made through Eventbrite by the attendee;
4. Cancellations made up to 4 days prior to a course commencing must be made by contacting the Education Manager via education@ccpotters.org. An administration charge of $60 will apply in this instance;
5. Cancellations made less than 4 days prior to a course commencing are non-refundable, unless another attendee can take your place;
6. Bookings may be transferred to a friend. It is your responsibility to transfer funds between yourself and your friend. Notify the Education Manager of this change via education@ccpotters.org, with the new attendee’s name, email address and phone number;
7. Partial or full non-attendance at a course will result in forfeiture of fees paid.

While CCPS recognises there are occasions when cancellation is unavoidable, requests for a full refund will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The CCPS Management Committee may consider a written appeal where extenuating circumstances exist. Such an appeal must be addressed to the Education Manager via education@ccpotters.org.

If CCPS must cancel a course, or move a course date, we will endeavour to notify enrolled attendees a minimum of 24 hours prior to the course commencing. Attendees affected will have the option of booking into a different course (course fees may vary), or a full refund.

Before committing to attend a course, CCPS requests that members & non-members carefully consider their commitment to attend.

CCPS Management Committee

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, you do not need it. We will have all the details.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, you can update your contact details. Please email the Education Manager via education@ccpotters.org.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferable?

Yes, please refer to the CCPS Cancellation Policy above.

Is it OK if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

We would prefer you provide us with the correct attendee details.