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The privete Snakebird studio located within Coburg Studios (69 Charles St, Coburg North- across the road from the velodrome)
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Plenty of parking and a short walk or bike ride to Batman station or Sydney Rd trams.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This 6 week term course is designed to give those with some clay experience a chance to learn or further their handbuilding, and for previous wheel-term students an avenue to both hand build and throw on the wheel, as desired.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
All students will have the opportunity to learn
- How to prepare and recycle clay in a process called wedging
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Basic handbuilding techniques such as pinching, coiling and slab building
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How to make and use test tiles and keep records for consistency
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How to glaze your work using underglaze, oxides, stains and dipping glazes
As well as practice on the wheel (if you have had previous experience). This class is designed to encourage more student-led exploration and facilitate exactly what you want to learn!
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Choose to work on your own projects or be guided through some suggested projects such as functional ware (mugs, cups and plates)
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You will also be supported to combine techniques and forms to create your own sculptural or larger works
Sarah from Snakebird Designs will be your teacher. Having several years of teaching experience, she prides herself on providing a fun, supportive environment to learn, play and express yourself through clay.
Enthusiastic and patient. Student curiosity and independence encouraged and facilitated.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is perfect for those who have completed an introductory 6 week course or equivalent on the wheel, and want to further their ceramics skills in a relaxed class setting!
Class size is a maximum of 6 students, ensuring everybody has plenty of one-on-one assistance.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICING?
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A 10kg bag of clay
- All materials and glazes used in class
- All firing costs
