Totem Magic

Totem Magic with Maria Brown

DATES: 25 October and 8 November

TIME: 10am - 3pm both days

FEE: $325 or $320 for members

Back by popular demand! Build a large, beautiful pottery totem during this two-part workshop, creating objects and symbols that are meaningful to you. Be inspired by nature: trees, leaves, animals, seedpods, flowers, and oceanic forms such as shells, sea life. Finished approximate height of the totem is one metre. Completed ceramic pieces will be assembled on a steel rod supported by a sturdy timber base. 

Before the workshop: PLAN

The first day is fast-paced, so drawing your ideas on paper before the workshop is highly encouraged and will make a big difference to your progress during the day. Aim for a harmonious and balanced effect. Design bold, larger pieces and make some smaller pieces to separate. Less is often more.

​Part one: Saturday 25 October: MAKE

Use slab, coil, pinch, and mould techniques to create a variety of sculptural components. Students are encouraged to develop rich, organic, textural forms. 

Part two: Saturday 8 November: PAINT AND ASSEMBLE
Paint your bisque-fired pieces with a variety of waterproof paints and beautiful patinas, using brush techniques to enhance the textural qualities of the components. Understated, rich, earthy neutrals counterbalanced with dark tones and beautiful muted colour is always very successful.

Skill level
Everyone welcome. This is a great chance for new students to learn the fundamentals of hand building with clay, while more advanced potters can use their experience to create more complex components.

​Materials
All materials, tools and equipment included. Bring along your own tools if you have them!
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Morning tea provided. Please BYO lunch – take time out when you need as there isn’t a formal break.

Maria Brown 
​After a busy career as an art teacher in both primary and secondary schools in SE Queensland Maria now focuses on her own ceramic arts practice and conducts small-group workshops for all levels of ability. Maria’s experience as a teacher means she is able to provide a highly supportive, structured, encouraging and engaging group environment.

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Before booking, please read terms and conditions below.
After booking, please check your junk email folder so you don't miss notifications. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS / WORKSHOPS

Please read carefully before booking.

REFUND POLICY

A full refund can be provided when written notification is received at least 14 days before the workshop start date and time. This allows us time to readvertise your space as we need full numbers to make workshops viable. Refunds are not provided for cancellations received after this time, for non-attendance, or for part-attendance (applies to a two or three-part workshop/ongoing course). We cannot offer a credit towards future workshops.

TO CANCEL (remember, it must be 14 days minimum before the workshop start date) CONTACT OUR EVENT ORGANISER using the link below. Please do not ring the office as gallery staff are not the event organisers.

https://cooroybutterfactory.com.au/events-workshops-terms-conditions/

CANCELLATION  OF AN EVENT DUE TO NOT REACHING CLASS NUMBERS

This is an unusual occurrence, but does occasionally happen. If we don’t reach the minimum number of bookings required to go ahead, we will notify you within seven days of the workshop date and issue a refund. 

WEATHER

1. On site at the Butter Factory

We work in an undercover outdoor area, well-protected from the weather.  However, if driving is a safety issue, we may need to cancel. We will do our best to advise you by email before the start-time, but this may not always be possible due to power failures/internet reception/staff being stranded. Please check your email and junk mail for notices before leaving home. Refunds issued in full. 

2. Working off-campus or outdoors

Being Queensland, cancellations for off-campus or outdoor workshops may be necessary at very short notice ie: the morning of the event. If driving is a safety issue, we may need to cancel. We will do our best to advise you by email before the start-time, but this may not always be possible due to power failures/internet reception/staff being stranded. Please check your email and junk mail for notices before leaving home. Refunds issued in full. 

FAQ

What do I need to bring? 

The information on the event listing and Humanitix confirmation / ticket includes all the information you need.