The Clay Studio: Term 1 2026

The Clay Studio: Term 1 | Fridays 10am – 12.00pm

After popular demand, The Clay Studio is back for another term!

This course is perfect for ceramic lovers of all levels and abilities - no prior knowledge needed! Create new clay works every week and grow your hand-building and specialised glazing skills. By the end of term, you will have many finished nature inspired slab-built clay projects and developed a better understanding of working with ceramics.

Term 1 Dates: Fridays, 20 February - 27 March 2026 (6 weeks)

T imes: 10am - 12:00pm

Ages: 15+ years

Tutor: Svetlana Panov

Weekly Program Outline

Week 1 - Spice Dish:

Focusing on template based slab construction.

Week 2 - Chip and Dip Platter:

Focusing on construction and design of a functional object.

Week 3 - Leaf Inspired Trinked Dish:

Focusing on surface decoration through rolling and imprinting.

Week 4 - Elephant Leaf Sculpture:

Focusing on constructing and decorating through cutting and shaping.

Week 5 - Glazing:

Focusing on glazing and underglazing.

Week 6 - Glazing:

Focusing on finalising glazing.

Conditions: The health and well-being of our community is a top priority for us. FCMG is aware of the on-going health situation, which could lead to the possibility of this program not going ahead. We will notify any registered participants if anything should arise and will issue a refund or a credit.