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North Sydney Community Centre

Pottery Course for Kids (Ages 10-15)

When

Thursday 5 February from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Thursday 12 February from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Thursday 19 February from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Thursday 26 February from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Thursday 5 March from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Thursday 12 March from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Thursday 19 March from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Thursday 26 March from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Thursday 2 April from 3:30pm to 4:15pm

Over the term, students will experience the complete making process building, decorating, and firing their own creations to take home at the end.

In the first 3-4 weeks, they will explore foundational pottery skills such as coil and slab building, then combine these techniques to create a variety of unique forms.

The remaining weeks focus on decorating through sculpting, carving, and painting. Final pieces will be finished with a clear glaze and fired, ready to take home.

While the course is centred on pottery, it also aims to equip young students with a creative toolkit to express their artistic vision and take pride in their own work.

This is a drop-off course, parents are welcome to drop their kids off and pick them up at the end of the session.

Course Breakdown

  • Week 1: Introduction, safety, and pinch pots

  • Week 2: Coil building for taller forms

  • Week 3: Slab building for sharp angles

  • Week 4: Adding texture to surfaces

  • Week 5: Combining building techniques (Part 1)

  • Week 6: Combining building techniques (Part 2)

  • Week 7: Combining building techniques (Part 3)

  • Week 8: Decorating with underglaze

  • Week 9: Final decorating and firing

Students should bring:

  • Apron

  • Allergen-free snacks

  • Small objects from home to create texture (such as leaves, shells, or other non-precious items)

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North Sydney Community Centre

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