Ceramics: beginner wheel throwing and handbuilding (Mondays)

Learn the basics of working with clay in this comprehensive 8-week course. Our expert tutor will guide you in building your skills, so that you can construct ceramic forms both at the wheel and using hand build techniques. 

You’ll create functional vessels and will expand your knowledge of techniques such as pressing, coiling and slab building. You’ll also learn how to apply slips, glazes, and other surface treatments 

This course takes place on Monday's over 8 weeks: 

• Week 1: 21 July, 10am to 12:30pm 

• Week 2: 28 July, 10am to 12:30pm 

• Week 3: 4 August, 10am to 12:30pm 

• Week 4: 11 August, 10am to 12:30pm 

• Week 5: 18 August, 10am to 12:30pm

• Week 6: 25 August, 10am to 12:30pm 

• Week 7: 1 September, 10am to 12:30pm 

• Week 8: 8 September, 10am to 12:30pm 

Your works will be fired and ready to collect around 3-4 weeks after the course. We are unable to fire pieces made outside of the course. 

• Small class size: maximum 10 students.  

• Level: designed for beginner level students 16+yrs 

• Wear: comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes (trousers recommended)  

• Bring: please bring your own apron and towel 

We aim to present inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please contact Pine Street Creative Arts Centre on 02 9265 9333 or pinestreet@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

• The ticket purchaser must hold a valid concession card. 

Bookings can be cancelled up to 7 days before the start of your course. Cancellations made after this will not be refunded. For more information see our terms and conditions.

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