Quirky Clay: Handbuilding for beginners with Gerry McDonald
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Quirky Clay: Hand-building for beginners with Gerry McDonald
Sat 18 & 25 May. Book Now!
In this fun & fabulous workshop for beginners, Gerry will teach you the basics of pottery in a fun and inspiring way. Make 3 quirky pieces over two weekends, a pinch bowl with curly legs, a coil pot and a gorgeous little cylindrical birdhouse! As well as learning great new skills, you will get to take home three wonderful works of art made by you!
Day 1 - Sat 18 May 10am-3pm -Working with clay, learn easy techniques and build your pieces.
Day 2 - Sat 25 May 10am-12.30pm - Glaze your pots, learn & play with glazes and explore the wild and wonderful colours Gerry uses in his work.
A well known local, Gerry has been a teacher for over 23 years. He runs pottery classes at his studio in Campbells Creek and has a stall selling ‘quirky birds’ and other treasures at the Castlemaine Artists Market. He is a great teacher and will make you feel confident in building new skills.
There is a $35 materials fee (to be paid on the first day) which covers all materials including firing your 3 pots!!!
All you need to bring is an apron and your lunch.
This is going to be a wonderful workshop - get in quick!