Clay hand building and wheel throwing

Next date: Monday, 25 November 2024 | 12:30 PM to 03:30 PM

A class combining throwing and hand building techniques where you will learn to construct a pot using ancient cooking pots as inspiration. This class will step you through how to ‘throw’ a base for your pot using the potter’s wheel and then hand build the rest. Your finished piece will be fired in the kiln at the end of the term. 

Clay can be purchased from the tutor at your class.  

Materials

(New Students please check the class is running before purchasing materials)

• Tools
• Wire
• Sponge
• Rubber Kidney
• Paddle
• Modelling tools
• Cutting tools such as needle or knife

Glazes

Glazes or under glazes as needed to suit artwork (will discuss throughout the term)

Clay (Payment for clay with credit card only. No cash will be accepted).

Clay body to suit the artwork (will discuss throughout the term)

Note: This is a starter kit of basic hand building tools. It will expand throughout the course depending on the direction of each student’s artworks.

PLEASE NOTE THAT COVERED FOOTWEAR IS REQUIRED.

When

Location

Ku-ring-gai Art Centre, 3 Recreation Ave, Roseville, 2069, View Map