This 6-week course, running during the school term, introduces the essentials of hand-built pottery in an age-appropriate and engaging way.
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 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.
Term 1 Dates
Thursday 19 February to Thursday 26 March
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: Decorating with underglaze
Week 6: 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)