03 May 2024 to 31 May 2024
All Handmade
$285 NZD
Book NowThese five week block courses with Raquel Carter are focused on hand building ceramic vessels in different ways. Covering all basic skills from starting with a block of clay through the entire making process, exploring different techniques, decorating styles and the glazing process. Mondays and Fridays beginning 29 April, 10am - 1pm | TE PA MATAPAIA | $285
Hand building with clay is an ancient pottery making technique that involves creating a variety of forms without a pottery wheel, using the hands along with simple tools. These courses are suitable for beginners and students with some knowledge of clay.
Course one - Monday mornings
Focus on building forms indifferent hand building techniques and glazing.
29 April - 27 May, 10am-1pm
$285 for series includes a 10kg bag of clay.
To book Monday mornings click here: Monday Mornings
Course Two - Friday mornings
Focus on exploring surface texture and decoration techniques on simple hand-built forms.
3 May - 31 May, 10am-1pm
$285 for series includes a 10kg bag of clay.
To book Friday mornings click here: Friday Mornings
In these short courses you will:
• Gain a wide knowledge and understanding of clay hand building, decorating and basic glazing techniques.
• Receive support and guidance from a trained ceramic artist and teacher.
• Have the opportunity to try different techniques and then create your own vessel from you own ideas as one of the projects.
• Take home a variety of finished pieces.
• Have access to a full working studio, tools, clay, glazing and learn about the firing process.
• Option to buy more clay dependent on size of vessel.
Students are required to bring:
• A notebook or folder to keep handouts and draw down ideas.
• An apron and please wear closed toe shoes.
• A container with a lid to collect scrap clay pieces to re-cycle and use.
• Their own refreshment.
From: 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Te Atamira
Remarkables Park Town Centre, 12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton
Queenstown, 9300
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- Te Atamira
- Address: Building 11, 12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton, Queenstown, 9300
- Phone: +64 27 1800 2868