Pottery Course for Kids and Teens

Get your child learning how to use the pottery wheel and designing their own ceramics



13 to 16 years     10 hours Class size 8 to 10 guests     $300


Sydney
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Craft
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Pottery
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Wheel Throwing
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Kid Friendly
This pottery course is perfect for your kids who have done some pottery (either hand building or throwing) and would like to take it to the next level. Perfect for Teens who are doing it for the first time, but Intermediate students would greatly benefit from this perfect mindful experience.
During this three-session course, the kids will learn how to throw on the pottery wheel with the guidance our experiences ceramicist, all in a relaxed creative space for a fun learning experience.
All materials are provided. Every session covers a topic so the kids will follow easily the process of pottery from start to finish.
Children will enjoy a safe and relaxed creative space for a this learning experience.
If you are looking for school holidays activities in Sydney, check out all our holiday workshops here, as they will discover and enhance their creativity, make new friends and take home all their own projects.
Day 1 (4 hours) 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Introduction to throwing: We will focus on important steps such as preparing the clay and learning how to centre the clay on the wheel.
Day 2 (3 hours) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Trimming: Pretty up the pieces by fixing uneven edges, working on the foot and base and more! After this, they'll choose their favourite pieces for bisque firing ready to design and paint their work in the last session.
Day 3 (3 hours) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Design: Basic ceramic painting, glazing and design techniques. They'll unleash their creativity to decorate and paint their own ceramic bisque pieces ready for Glaze firing.
After the class, the ceramic pieces still need to be glaze fired in a kiln, this makes the ceramics functional and usable. Once the pieces are fired, you will be contacted and able to pick them up from our studio.
We only run this program for a small group of students per class, to ensure plenty of individual attention.
Session repeats
This class series runs over three days over the two weeks of the school holidays.
Apply for Creative Kids voucher rebate via our website.

Knowledge required
Suited to beginners and intermediates! Perfect for those who have done pottery and loved it.
 
What you'll get
  • The use of our pottery wheel and tools.
  • Enough clay to create a range of pieces.
  • Bisque firing of your favourites pieces.
  • Ceramic Paint, Glazes and final glaze kiln fire.
  • Fired pieces will be ready for pick up at Maker's Loft when contacted
What to bring
  • Some fruit or a light snack.
  • Closed toe shoes, comfortable clothes you're okay with getting clay on and are loose fitting to allow you to sit close to the wheel.
  • We suggest long hair is tied back and jewellery such as rings, bracelets and watches are removed before the class.
  • This project is not recommended for students with long or acrylics nails
Suitable for

Suitable for kids from 13 to 16 years old.

Adult accompaniment is not required.

Location

Maker's Loft - Lifestyle Studio - 205 Ernest St, Cammeray NSW

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Est. in 2010. Our Lifestyle, Art & Craft studios in Cammeray, Sydney Lower North Shore, provide a relaxed creative space, Inspiring designers, artists & tinkerers of our future.
Maker’s Loft has grown into a local CREATIVE HUB for everyone to enjoy.
Offering a range of creative events from corporate team building, Hens parties to birthday parties for all ages.
Providing workshops and classes, school holiday programs and after school craft club.
Our creative spaces and equipment are available for hire and we’re always looking for Makers to come and share their knowledge and inspire others through running workshops.
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