T3/26 Tues Pottery Eve Class - soft slab building and decorating

Beginners Pottery Evening Class – Tuesday Term 3

Curious about clay or keen to start fresh? This relaxed beginners handbuilding class is perfect for adults (18+). Tutor Josie will guide you through simple foundational techniques with clear demonstrations and plenty of hands-on practice.

You’ll learn how to work with clay using slabs, shaping and decorating your own pieces while building confidence with each project.

Class Overview

Dates: July 21 – Sept 22

Term 3 is split into two 3-week blocks with final pub meet up and collection on the 29th September. Sign up for one or both blocks!

Class schedule

Block 1 : Soft slab surface design and building

July 21, 28 and 4th August.

Learn to decorate soft clay slabs using coloured slips and mark-making tools. In the second week, you will construct a larger vase or two smaller mugs from your slab. The work will be finished in a clear glaze. Finally, the group will gather to discuss outcomes after firing (3 weeks).

Block 2 : Soft Slabbing with Sgraffito Decoration

8, 15, 22 September. 

In this fun and relaxed workshop, you’ll create a plate and mug from a soft slab of clay and decorate it with a sgraffito pattern using underglaze. The plate could become a piece of art to hang on the wall with the addition of a hook or a functional plate to be used alongside your decorated cup. We’ll guide you through shaping your vessels.

Collection + Pub Meetup
Sept 29th

Cost: $120 per block $240 for both blocks
(All materials, firings and glazes includedGeneral Information

General info

Tutor: Josie

Time: 6 – 8pm
(You’re welcome to leave earlier if you finish)

Venue:
Climate Action Campus
180 Avonside Drive, Christchurch

Detailed directions will be sent one week before the class.

Bring:
Apron (optional) and a closed drink bottle.

Continuing Classes

This class runs each term throughout the year, offering the chance to learn further techniques including slabbing, coiling and sculpting. You can join in any term and tutors will help you catch up.

Please note:
No refunds or transfers. If you can’t attend, you’re welcome to give your place to a friend. If the class is sold out, contact us to join the waitlist.

Images shown are examples from previous students. Projects may vary slightly.