Pottery Class: Introduction to Pottery

Where: The Clay Shed, right here on the Sunshine Coast!

              Unit 2/24 Hitech Drive Kunda Park QLD 4556

Duration: 4.5 hours total (separate days, over 2 hours each) 

Level: Beginners (no experience needed!)

Age: 18+

             (16+ accepted with an accompanying adult, individual tickets required)

Book online or instore. Group bookings are also available, please contact us for more information and pricing.

Walk-ins are not accepted to ensure appropriate class sizes

We limit our class sizes to ensure a more personalised experience leading to a more engaging and enjoyable time. Smaller group sizes also allow more one-on-one time with our instructors to help you get the most out of your class.

Pottery Class Includes:

• Up to 2 kilos of clay per person to make your items, use of all tools, underglazes and glazes on the day/s.
  
• Expert instruction and guidance to help you make pieces you will love.
• Firing of your items (first to bisque then again to midrange for the glaze).
• Take home 2 fired pieces once they have been glaze fired for you. 

What will the classes cover?

Introduction to Pottery is a two-part intensive class to learn the basics of pottery. The first class focuses on handbuilding with clay, the second glazing your bisqued piece from the previous class.

Part 1 - Introduction to Clay:  A comprehensive class covering the basics of hand building to develop the knowledge and skills to effectively create with clay. 

• Origins of clay, how to use, prepare, store and recycle clay.
• Types of different clay and how this can affect your final product.
• Techniques for creating lasting pieces with varied style & effect.
• Safety and studio care for the long term potter or hobbyist.
• Troubleshooting such as crack repair and shrinkage.

Part 2 - Introduction to Glazing: An intensive class learning the essentials for underglazes and clear glazes, application techniques and preparing pieces for the kiln. 

• How to use and apply underglazes and clear glazes.
• Techniques for different effects.
• Preparing pieces for safe and successful firing .

Taught by Stephen Roberts who holds more than 30 years experience as a full time potter, production potter and teacher of pottery.

Join us at The Clay Shed and learn this immersive ancient artform, bring your friends or make some new ones with the wonderful world of pottery!