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: 23rd July - 20th August NO CLASS on 13th August to allow your work to dry before glazing
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.