Learn Make Create  Pottery Workshops for Beginners (Saturday mornings)
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Learn Make Create Pottery Workshops for Beginners (Saturday mornings)

Learn Make Create beginner pottery workshops

By Illawarra Potters Incorporated

Date and time

Sat, 18 May 2024 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM AEST

Location

Illawarra potters Inc

64 Smith Street Wollongong, NSW 2500 Australia

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About this event

  • 2 hours 30 minutes

This is not a one day event but a series of 4 workshops. Before booking please make sure you are available for all 4 of the workshop dates, the tickets only provide the start date for the series of workshops. We can not swap dates or switch workshops.

You must be over 18 to attend these workshops.

Learn Make Create workshops are 4 x 2.5 hour sessions taking place on the following dates

18,25,1 June & 15 June on a Saturday from 10am- 12.30pm

We are a non-for-profit studio and our Learn Make Create workshops have been created by potters for potters. These are dedicated workshops taught by experienced potters, workshops are limited to 6 people you each get a wheel to use in the workshop and everything you need is provided.

The cost is $340.00 which includes:

A kit for you to keep with everything you need to get started and practice! Your kit includes clay, bats, sponges, slip bucket , tools & a handout , all packaged in a great clay storage container.

Glazing & firing of a few of your pieces from the workshop.

You can attend our 3hr studio sessions on a Thursday and Sunday to practice over the 5 weeks as a temporary member* at members prices.

workshop 1 Getting to know the studio, what is clay, hand building & slab techniques

workshop 2 It’s WHEEL time!

workshop 3 Leather hard techniques: carving, trimming & turning

We have a 1 week break to make sure your work dries properly and then it is bisque fired ready for the next workshop

workshop 4 Glazing and surface decoration! We then fire your work for the final time so its functional and ready for you to pick up.

Frequently asked questions

Is the location accessible?

The studio can only be accessed by stairs , there is no footpath to walk on to the stairs.

Can I bring my children?

no, we are an adult only space.

Can I bring a support person ?

Yes, you can if you need assistance learning. Get in touch with us by email on illawarrapottery@gmail.com to discuss your needs.

Organised by

The Illawarra Potters Inc. is a Wollongong based, not for profit pottery association and community studio. Our studio provides a welcoming community space for people to practice their craft. Our open sessions and workshops are an opportunity for you to meet and create with potters of all levels.

$340