CCPS COURSE IN CLAY T2 2024 Wheel Throwing Tues. 6.30 - 9 pm

Wheel Throwing - Beginners to Intermediate with Rasma Kradzins

8 week course - Tuesdays - 6.30 pm - 9 pm

Cost - $365

Minimum 7 students per course

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

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.

I am a current CCPS member. I have my own kiln and have experience 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.

WEEKLY PROGRAM

Week 1 W H S / CCPS Rules / Emergency procedure & assembly area

• Refer to documents emailed to students

• Demonstration: the effects of earthenware clay in a stoneware firing

• Distribution of equipment and materials

• Demonstrate how to throw a cylinder. Students practise centring 300 -500 g clay and pulling up walls.

Week 2

• Demonstration and students practise centring clay, pulling up walls to make a cylinder.

• Returning students (from previous courses) focus on mastering and bettering their skills.

Week 3

• Demonstrate how to finish a leather hard pot, from the week before. Show a flat base cylinder and a cylinder with a foot.

• Students practise centring a ball of clay, pulling up walls to make a cylinder and turning a foot on a leather hard pot.

Week 4

• Adding colour and texture to a wheel thrown cylinder. Use underglaze, learn about sgraffito. Continue throwing with more precision. Turn/trim any leather hard pieces that are ready.

• Demonstrate how to alter the shape of the cylinder by tapering in slightly and then creating a slightly flared top. This could become a vase, jug or a drinking tumbler. Maybe pull a handle, if there is interest.

Week 5

• Last week to throw wet clay. Throw as many pieces as time allows.

• Turn any pots that are leather hard.

Week 6 - Last wet clay work

• Students complete pieces – turning, trimming, decorating. NO more throwing!

• Hand build a small pot with remaining clay

• All work to be completed tonight.

Week 7 - Glazing

• Glazing all bisque work

Week 8 - Glazing

• Glazing and pick up

• Review and discuss collection of works

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;

• 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;

C lay allocation:

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

When members have used their clay allocation for the term, if further clay is required, members will need to supply any further clay(in line with workshop requirements) and firing must be put through the members shelves with regular firing fees and limits applying.

Non-members are able to purchase an extra 2 .5 kg for $35 which includes glazing and firing based on members rates.

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.