Has ceramics been on your to do list for ages but you don't have a
pottery wheel? No problem!Look no further than Ceramics -
Handbuilding with Clay with this set of classes allowing you to pick
and choose from a variety of options and hand forming techniques.Local
clay artist and sculptor, Carolyn Warren-Langford will teach a
complete lesson on a different technique with clay every week, with
two glazing sessions over the term to add the finishing touches to
your work.Join us for fun sessions where you can unwind from your busy
schedule, get your hands into gorgeous clay and create something from
a blob of mud that you'll treasure forever. But don’t come to just
one!A handmade ceramic creation can liven up any home, as well as turn
into a conversation piece if you’re entertaining and you get all the
bragging rights for making it yourself!All of these classes are
suitable for beginners as well as those who have had some experience
with clay. Each lesson 2.5 hours, $50 + firing fee All clay, glaze and
use of equipment and tools is included.Fun with Pinch pots Tuesday
evening October 8 or Thursday morning October 10Pinch pots are super
fun and easy to make and can become almost anything - Think berry
bowls, breakfast bowls, bowls with polka dots, bowls with feet, fat
bowls, fine bowls, with wavy edges or birds sitting on them, with
handles or spouts, Pinch pots for plants, pots with big mouths turned
into lolly jars or soap holders, turned into creatures, even telephone
amplifiers... the list is endless! What will your pinch pot
become?Decorating with Colour - Mishima Tuesday evening October 15 or
Thursday morning October 17Bored with simply painting on underglaze
when colouring your clay creations? Try something new and take your
skill set to the next level with this easy and fun decorating
technique which will inspire many future clay projects. You can
decorate and colour the pinch pot you created in week one or use a
previously prepared form provided in the class.Handmade ceramic Bells
and Windchimes Tuesday evening October 22 or Thursday morning October
24Crushing on ceramic bells? Add a splash of colour and that lovely
tinkling sound to your patio for the holiday season with a set of
hand-made clay bells or beautiful wind chimes created by you!Clay
Planters - Monsters, Pot heads or Face Plants Tuesday evening October
29, Thursday morning October 31Entertaining outside? Add a splash of
colour and fun to your patio with quirky succulent planters created by
you. Make planters with faces or even feet!Candle holders and
Censers Thursday morning November 7 onlyLit candles and the
fragrant scent of incense help to create a mystical and magical
atmosphere and what could be better than using a holder that you
created with your own hands? You will design and form your own unique
candle holder or censer and then pierce it with holes to allow the
light to shine through!GLAZE WEEK Tuesday evening November 12 or
Thursday morning November 14 Glazing week is your opportunity to
apply glaze to your fired creations before they are fired for the
final time. They will be ready to collect and take home to treasure
approximately two weeks after the session.Creature Feature Tuesday
evening November 19 or Thursday morning November 21 Ever wanted to
make a dragon, octopus or other creature from clay? You can create a
small creature sculpture using simple coiling and sculpting methods
and watch his character develop before your very eyes!Breakfast in Bed
or Delicious Dessert set Tuesday evening November 26 or Thursday
morning November 28Imagine the pleasure of eating breakfast or dessert
from a handmade bowl, spoon and plate set, all formed by your own
hands. You will create your own ceramic breakfast or dessert set to
take home and treasure in this fun class. It is so satisfying to eat
from handmade tableware - and the food tastes even better!DIY Clay
tools and equipment Tuesday evening December 3 or Thursday morning
December 5Clay tools are expensive, right? They don't need to be! This
class will show you how to make your own tools and equipment for clay
from around the home or your local op shop!GLAZE WEEK Tuesday
evening December 10 or Thursday morning December 12 Glazing week is
your final opportunity for this year to apply glaze to your fired
creations before they are fired for the final time. They will be ready
to collect and take home to show off approximately one week after the
session. Each lesson 2.5 hours, $50 + firing fee All clay, glaze and
use of equipment and tools is included. Please dress for mess!Final
Pick up week Tuesday evening December 17, Thursday morning December
19*Due to the nature of this program there are no refunds once tickets
have been purchased, but you may send someone in your place.
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Saltwater Community Centre 153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook, Victoria 3030
153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook, 3030, VIC, AU