(Term 3, Class 2) 4-week Wheel throwing taster with Kim Possible
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 teaches this beginners wheel class and has a small but bustling home studio @earthernceramicsaotearoa. Her background includes working with youth and the disability sector.
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
Dates: 27th August, 3rd September, 10th September and 24th September (no class 17th September)
Time: 06:00 PM – 8:00 PM each week
Location: Nelson Community Potters, 136 Rutherford Street
What to Bring:
A towel and an apron.
A creative spirit and willingness to get a little bit dirty!
3kg 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.
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
