Ceramics short course: make your own tea set
Sunday 8 September from 1:30pm to 4pm
Join us for a comprehensive workshop where you'll learn the art of creating a beautiful and functional tea set from scratch.
Throwing and shaping - You’ll begin with the basics of wheel throwing, focusing on creating the individual components of your tea set, including the teapot, cups, and saucers. We'll cover techniques for shaping and refining your pieces to ensure they meet your design vision.
Trimming and assembling - You’ll refine your pieces through trimming and shaping to achieve the desired form and balance. Learn how to assemble the various components, such as attaching handles to your teapot and cups. Emphasis will be placed on creating seamless, functional joins.
Glazing and finishing - In the final session you'll explore different glazing techniques to enhance the aesthetic and functional qualities of your tea set. You'll apply glaze to your bisque-fired pieces, experimenting with colours and finishes to achieve a polished, professional look.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have crafted a complete tea set, ready for use or display, showcasing your newfound pottery skills. Ideal for beginners and those with some experience, this class offers personalized instruction and a supportive environment to nurture your creativity.
This course takes place on Sunday over 3 weeks:
Week 1: 8 September, 1:30pm to 4pm
Week 2: 15 September, 1:30pm to 4pm
Week 3: 22 September, 1:30pm to 4pm
Small class size: maximum 10 students.
Level: designed for beginner level students.
Wear: comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes (trousers recommended).
Bring: please bring your own apron and towel.
Your works will be fired and ready to collect around 3 weeks after the course. We’re unable to fire pieces made outside of the course.
We aim to present inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please contact Jana Hawkins-Andersen, programs coordinator on 02 9265 9333 or jhawkinsandersen@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
*The ticket purchaser must hold a valid concession card.