T4 Jane Aitken - Hand building and surface decoration 6 weeks Tuesday 9.00-12.00 (November 3 - December 8) 10 places

A$350.00

10 places $350

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced maker looking to expand your skills, this 6-week course is designed for all levels.

Explore the creative possibilities of hand building while learning techniques to create both functional and sculptural ceramic pieces. Throughout the course, you’ll experiment with applied slip, carving, texture, and underglaze decoration to develop unique surface finishes and expressive designs.

With step-by-step guidance in a relaxed and supportive studio environment, you’ll gain confidence in building, decorating, and refining your own individual style. By the end of the course, you’ll have completed a collection of beautifully handcrafted ceramic works that showcase both form and surface.

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 and firing of work included.

10 places $350

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced maker looking to expand your skills, this 6-week course is designed for all levels.

Explore the creative possibilities of hand building while learning techniques to create both functional and sculptural ceramic pieces. Throughout the course, you’ll experiment with applied slip, carving, texture, and underglaze decoration to develop unique surface finishes and expressive designs.

With step-by-step guidance in a relaxed and supportive studio environment, you’ll gain confidence in building, decorating, and refining your own individual style. By the end of the course, you’ll have completed a collection of beautifully handcrafted ceramic works that showcase both form and surface.

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 and firing of work included.

Jane Aitken is a ceramic artist with an enduring passion for the natural world and has been working with ceramics for over 35 years studying at the Claremont School of Art. She works from her home studio where she builds forms and then applies a variety of decorative applications to create textured surface imagery capturing the essence of Australia’s native wildflowers and landscape. Her ceramic journey is one of constant experimentation.

Jane finds joy in knowing her work brings the beauty of Western Australia’s natural world into the everyday lives of people. She has been a finalist in a number of council exhibitions and is represented by a number of galleries.

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