Saturday 5 September 2015

New classes




Adult Classes at Belmont Potters Group
61 Elizabeth Street, Cloverdale

Tutor: Andrea Vinkovic
Phone: 0417 181 594


Quick Introduction to clay                               3 weeks x 2 hours

Monday  6.30 – 8.30 pm
14.9.2015 – 5.10.2015
28.9.2015– no class
Cost: $ 95,  all materials provided
5 – 8 students
We will be focusing on the cylinder and bowl shape to make a variety of objects - from pierced candleholders or vases to salad bowls and small plant holders.
All work will be fired and glazed – which will make it waterproof, microwave and dishwasher safe.



Mould making essentials   1 day  workshop        1 day x 3 hours

Saturday 10.00 am – 1.00pm
3.10.2015

Cost: $70,  all materials provided
5 – 8 students
In this workshop we will make simple one piece plaster moulds suitable for handbuilding and slipcasting ceramics. You will learn how to use your moulds to later create multiple ceramic objects.



Relax and centre: potter’s wheel                     7 weeks x 2 hours

Monday  6.30 – 8.30 pm
12.10.2015 – 30.11.2015
19.10.2015– no class
Cost: $ 220,  all materials provided
Maximum 5 students
Not unlike meditation, working with clay can also help us to be more present and focused in the moment. It is a practice that requires you to develop the ability to sit still, concentrate, and maintain centeredness and composure. In this class you will learn various skills of working on the wheel in a relaxed atmosphere.
All work will be fired and glazed – which will make it waterproof, microwave and dishwasher safe.


A beginners guide to ceramics: tableware       7 weeks x 2 hours

Thursday  6.30 – 8.30 pm
15.10.2015 – 3.12.2015
22.10.2015 – no class
Cost:  $200,  all materials provided
5 – 8 students
You will learn how to make functional and decorative items for your table: plates, platters, bowls and drinking vessels.  We will experiment with various techniques to design and create unique objects for your home.
All work will be fired and glazed – which will make it waterproof, microwave and dishwasher safe.



Children Classes at Belmont Potters Group
61 Elizabeth Street, Cloverdale

Tutor: Andrea Vinkovic
Phone: 0417 181 594

Clay play for 5 – 7 y.o.                                    7 weeks x 1.5 hours

Monday 4.00 – 5.30
12.10.2015 – 30.11.2015
19.10. 2015 – no class
Cost: $ 150  (5 – 10 students) ,  all materials provided
We will be making boxes, castles, dragons, pencil holders, dogs, cats and many other things. This is a fun class that will teach you a lot about the clay, making, proportions and looking. Some work will be fired and glazed – which will make it waterproof, microwave and dishwasher safe and some might be left for you to paint.



3D explorations: ceramics for 8 – 11 y.o.      7 weeks x 1.5 hours

Wednesday 4.00 – 5.30
14.10.2015 – 2.12.2015
21.10. 2015 – no class
Cost: $ 150  (5 – 10 students) ,  all materials provided
We will be making boxes, castles, dragons, pencil holders, dogs, cats and many other things. This is a fun class that will teach you a lot about the clay, making, proportions and looking. Focus will be on experimenting with a pliable, responsive material that can be manipulated in many varying, exciting and often quite personal ways.
Some work will be fired and glazed – which will make it waterproof, microwave and dishwasher safe and some might be left for you to paint.



3D explorations: ceramics for 12 – 15 y.o.    7 weeks x 1.5 hours

Thursday 4.00 – 5.30
15.10.2015 – 3.12.2015
22.10. 2015 – no class
Cost: $ 150  (5 – 10 students) ,  all materials provided
This is a beginners’ guide to the clay universe. You will learn to make practical objects like boxes, cups or bowls, sculptural and decorative objects and anything in between. Yes, you can have a go on the potter’s wheel too. Focus will be on personal experimenting with a pliable, responsive material that can be manipulated in many varying, exciting and often quite meaningful ways.
All work will be fired and glazed – which will make it waterproof, microwave and dishwasher safe.


Enrolments are open now. Please email or phone Andrea.

About Belmont Potters:

Belmont Potters Group is a community group for clay enthusiasts in Belmont, Western Australia. It provides a meeting place and the use of the electric kiln, pottery wheels, pug mil, clay extruder, slab roller etc to the members.


Meeting times:

Sunday 1pm - 3pm
Monday 1pm - 3pm
Wednesday 7pm - 9pm

Cost: 

Yearly membership(including insurance): $45
Per session attended: $4

firing costs are calculated per volume.

Everybody is welcome to come; either regularly or on casual basis, to work on their projects. 

Address:
61 Elizabeth Street, Cloverdale WA 6076

email: vandvin@iinet.net.au