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(Term 1) 4-week Beginner Wheel throwing with Kim Possible - Class 1

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Nelson Community Pottery
nelson, new zealand
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Wed, 12 Feb, 6pm - 5 Mar, 8pm 2025 NZDT

Event description

Join local ceramicist Kim Holmes of Earthen Ceramics at an evening wheel throwing class, for beginners or new potters, focusing on surface design.

Kim has a tertiary qualification in visual arts, a post graduate diploma in teaching and has immersed herself in the world of ceramics for 5+ years. Kim is a tutor for our youth class, this beginners wheel class and has a small but bustling home studio. Her background includes working with youth and the disability sector. @earthernceramicsaotearoa

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to prepare and centre clay on an electric pottery wheel.
  • Throw and trim tumblers, small bowls and side plates.
  • Decorate your creations using sgraffito surface design technique and glaze your items with dipping technique.

When & Where:

  • Day: Wednesday
  • Date: 12th Feb – 5th March
  • Time: 06:00 PM – 8:00 PM each week
  • Location: Nelson Community Potters, 136 Rutherford Street

What to Bring:

  • A towel and an apron.
  • Your favourite tools and a creative spirit!
  • 2kg of clay is included in the ticket price, after that clay can be purchased for $5 per kg from your tutor.

Spaces are limited – book now to reserve your spot and learn a creative new skill!

Your finished pieces will be glazed and available to collect up to 3 weeks after the class finish date.

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