Four Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Course

Learn the foundations of pottery and wheel throwing, in this 4-week introductory pottery course in the heart of Collingwood!Limited to 8 participants, our classes are smaller than most. Plus, we offer the additional value of a 2.5 hour length class where you will be taught the foundation skills needed to make functional vessels on the wheel. This workshop is fun, informative, and experiential. You will get lots of personalised tuition and a chance to experience the relaxing power of clay in your hands. We do not limit the number of peices you make in class. With the guidance of our experienced ceramic tutors, you will learn the basics of pottery in an encouraging environment. Starting with a slab of clay, you'll turn it into an amazing unique piece of art! In the course you will learn how to wedge, centre, form vessels on the pottery wheel and finish pieces by trimming, decorating and glazing. You will also be introduced to the basics of ceramics theory and good pottery studio art studio practice (including OH&S guidelines).During this 10 hr course spread over 4 weekly x 2.5 hour sessions, you'll focus on making functional ware such as cups, bowls and vases. You'll get lots of individual tuition and a chance to practice your skills alone. After completing the pottery workshop, you have the chance to continue making work in Little Woods Studio's self-guided 'open studio' sessions with the option of getting your pottery pieces fired in our kilns.Get in touch with your inner creative and make magic from clay in this fun wheel throwing course in Collingwood, Melbourne!Things to know:

• Please make sure your nails are short as it will interfere with using the wheel!
• Finished pieces can be collected 3-4 weeks after the course has finished.
• No prior experience required- perfect for beginners!
• Bisqued/ glazed finished works are charged at $12 per Kilo.
• No shows will not be refunded. As we are a not for profit, any cancellation or transfer of classes are permitted within 14 days and will incur a $10 fee to cover admin staff time.
• We run limited classes, therefore do not have capacity for make-up classes.

Profits from workshops held at Little Woods Studio go towards supporting the work of Jesuit Social Services. We are an accredited NDIS provider.

This is a beginner-friendly course. People with prior knowledge are also welcome.
 

• Guidance from a pottery expert
• All pottery workshop materials provided
• Your own pottery to take home

• A towel and apron.
• Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty!
• Make sure your nails are short as long nails may affect your work

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.