This course is for beginners with no previous experience and those that have some experience throwing on a wheel. You will learn the fundamental skills of clay preparation, using a wheel, centring clay, how to throw basic forms, trimming and glazing.
This course is for beginners with no previous experience and those that have some experience throwing on a wheel. You will learn the fundamental skills of clay preparation, using a wheel, centring clay, how to throw basic forms, trimming and glazing.
Each student will progress at their own pace and produce several pieces to take home to cherish. The class includes all materials clay, tools, glazes and 3 kg of firing.
If you wish to exceed 3kg of firing, an additional charge applies at $20/kg, which includes bisque & glaze firing & glaze materials payable on collection of your work. Please read our terms & conditions before booking.
Rebecca completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in Ceramics in 1991. Upon graduating she formed a small business with two other graduates, “Fireworks the Australia Pottery Company”, which designed and made ceramics for the domestic and catering industries.
Rebecca has travelled throughout Japan and Korea and was privileged to be offered an apprenticeship in traditional pottery-making in Mashiko, Japan, working with renowned ceramic artists Euan Craig and Koji Usaka.
This incredible cultural experience not only taught her about the many aspects of pottery, but also about the ways of a craftsperson’s life. On returning to Australia she began importing ceramics.
From all over the world and then went on to work as a buyer for the Manchester industry. Urban Clay is an opportunity for Rebecca to indulge her passion for pottery and to share her skills and the joy of clay-making with others.
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