Sculpting Clay Creatures Workshop

sculpture, clay, 3D


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5.0 (30)
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4.5 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests

$160 (Afterpay available)

Melbourne
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Craft
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Pottery
In this fun class you will learn basic techniques of clay working, how to apply these techniques, and how to build on from there.
You will learn and apply texture- and expression.
After a short break, you will use underglaze to colour your work.
A great way to approach your creature is to just let it appear, and grow during your class. This will give you lots of freedom for creating! If you do have an idea on an animal you want to do- bring photos. I will help you create in a way that works in clay.
This is all super fun and do-able, and you can put as much creativity as you want in your project.
The class will run for about 4, max 5 hours, with a break in between. You can bring your own snacks and drinks- glasses are available. Coffee and tea provided.
Since Clay has to dry slowly before it can be fired to a temperature which makes it suitable for outside, You will be able to pick up your project in about 4 weeks.
Your teacher.
Aukje van Vark, your teacher, is a very experienced, award winning sculptor, who creates mainly animals. She works in ceramics, ciment fondu, resin, steel and bronze/ wax. Because - why limit yourself?
You can find her work online, in sculpture shows and in galleries.
This workshop is for 8-10 people maximum, so will allow plenty of time for individual attention. You will each get plenty clay, and start from the beginning, and will be guided all the way to a joyful endproduct.
Everything that is needed will be available, including ideas for texture and lots of colours and examples to give inspiration for your project.
The creating of your creature will take about 2.5 hours, we will have a short break, and then we will colour the creature so that it will come up great after firing

Knowledge required
No experience needed!
No experience needed. Everyone who can stay inspired for 4-5 hours, adults and older children
What you'll get
Enough clay and means to create a wonderful creature.
Knowledge of basic clay techniques, Instruction and individual attention to guide you.
A small coloured and fired and glazed creature to take home a few weeks after the class. (approx 20 x 20 cm)
What to bring
You will get dirty, so bring older clothes and/or an apron.
The length of the session makes it unsuitable for children.
If you have dry skin, bring moisturiser, Clay dries out the skin.
Location

UP GALLERY - 363 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Sassafras VIC

Drive or take Belgrave train from city -then get off at Upper Ferntree Gully station - then catch Bus 688 up the mountain - it stops out front of our Gallery

Sculpting Clay Creatures Workshop location
More about this class

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Your teacher

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5.0 (30)
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female Women-owned

Located in Sassafras in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, our artist run gallery features rotating exhibitions, giftshop and workshop space.
We have a large community of talented painters, potters, sculptors, jewellers and printmakers who exhibit works for sale or run fine art based workshops. Located just steps away to the forest in the centre of Sassafras village. Onsite carparking at rear and bus stop route 688 is at front gate for easy access including flat ground for disability access.
2025-01-03 15:00:00
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