CityEast Community College

This course is designed to be both creative and fun. The first few weeks are spent learning basic hand building techniques in clay, including rolling coils and slabs and the use of molds. Design and decoration methods covered include use of texture, painting with under glaze colours, and glaze techniques. In the second half of the course you may choose from set projects, develop your own project, or try your hand at the pottery wheel. PLEASE NOTE: The course is suitable for beginner... [More]

Move beyond basic hand and slab building techniques in this intensive workshop that is designed to provide you with skills and experience in wheelwork and throwing techniques. Discover why throwing clay on the wheel can be one of the most rewarding aspects of working with ceramics. Materials Please bring $35 to the first session. This covers all normal material costs including glazes and firing. Large projects may incur further costs, these should be discussed with your tutor. Apron . [More]

Make exquisite porcelain jewellery and small sculptures in this course designed for those interested in jewellery making as well as those interested in exploring the unique properties of porcelain in ceramics. Techniques such as carving, inlay, printing, staining, joining and firing porcelain are all covered in this course. Additionally you will explore the use of jewellery findings and the resolving of your ideas to create your pieces. Materials Please bring $35 on the first night.... [More]