T3 Jane Aitken - Hand building functional and sculptural ware 8 weeks - All levels of experience - Tuesdays 9:30 to 12:30 July 23rd to Sept 10th 10 places $380/$420

SORPC Members: $380 Non-members: $420

Level: Beginners to intermediate - adult classes only. Try your hand at handbuilding, come and join in and be bowled over! This class is fun and inclusive.  

During this 8 week course students will explore various methods of hand building to create functional ware using pinch, coil and slab techniques using studio equipment, design templates and shape formers.  We will use coloured underglazes and slips and techniques such as Sgraffito, Mishima, carving and Nerikomi to create decorative effects and get experience on how to apply glaze to your work.  A fun and relaxed atmosphere and ideal for those with little experience through to those who may like to further improve and advance the concepts already used.  You can work on your own projects or can be guided with projects suggested by the teacher.

With these techniques you will have a foundation to expand your knowledge, be able to practise and create more pieces using your own expression.

No make up classes if sessions are missed. Short nails are preferrable for ceramic work. Classes start on time. Please allow a thorough 15 minute clean-up of your workspace and the studio before the class period ends.

What to bring:

Basic pottery toolkit (needle tool, sponge, wooden, rubber rib and scoring rib) – a starter pack can be purchased at the studio on the day.

Wear enclosed shoes, bring an apron, small towel, visual diary, pencil and take away mug.

Clay, colours and firing of work included.