{"product_id":"t3-26-childrens-clay-classes","title":"T3\/26 Children's after school clay classes - Thursday 3.30 - 5pm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eT3\/26 Thursday After School Pottery Classes (Ages 9–16)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmall classes, big imaginations, and plenty of muddy hands!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin \u003cstrong\u003eNikkiWBCeramics\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003eClimate Action Campus\u003c\/strong\u003e for hands-on pottery classes designed for rangatahi aged 9–16. In these relaxed, small-group classes, students learn hand-building techniques while creating unique ceramic pieces, building confidence, creativity, and practical skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo previous pottery experience is needed—all abilities are welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach project is taught over a \u003cstrong\u003e3-week block\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks 1 \u0026amp; 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Make your project using hand-building techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glaze (colour) your fired work before its final kiln firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, students will discover how clay transforms from soft earth into finished ceramics through the firing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach 3-week block features a different project, so students are welcome to enrol in one block or join us for the whole term to continue building their skills, confidence, and creativity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerm 3 Projects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🏡 Block 1 – Insect or Fairy House\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thursdays \u003cstrong\u003e23 \u0026amp; 30 July, 6 August\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a slab-built insect hotel or magical fairy house for the garden, adding textures, doors, windows, flowers, and other imaginative details to make it uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🦋 Block 2 – Butterfly or Moth\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thursdays \u003cstrong\u003e13, 20 \u0026amp; 27 August\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-build a beautiful butterfly or moth using slab-building techniques. Display your finished piece in the garden or hang it as decorative wall art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e✨ Block 3 – Creative Choice\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thursdays \u003cstrong\u003e3, 10 \u0026amp; 17 September\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut your new pottery skills into practice by designing and creating a project of your own. Nikki will guide and support each student while encouraging their individual ideas and creative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: There is no class on Thursday 24 September.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$105 per child, per 3-week block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes all clay, tools, glazes, and kiln firings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen \u0026amp; Where\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursdays | 3.30–5.00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE5 Art \u0026amp; Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClimate Action Campus,180 Avonside Drive, Christchurch\u003cbr\u003e(former Avonside Girls' High School site)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed directions will be emailed one week before your first class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBefore You Come\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents\/caregivers must complete a registration form before their child's first class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease bring a cloth apron (if you have one) and a named drink bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefunds, transfers, and make-up classes are not available for missed sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"nikki wallace-bell Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Block 1 - insect or fairy house","offer_id":54004890698047,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Block 2 - butterfly or moth","offer_id":54004890730815,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Block 3 - creative choice","offer_id":54004890763583,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/9076\/3071\/files\/IMG_2627.jpg?v=1783414228","url":"https:\/\/nikkiwbceramics.co.nz\/products\/t3-26-childrens-clay-classes","provider":"nikki wallace-bell ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}