When: Thursday 9 March 6pm-8.30pm

Where: artisan’s workshop space at South Brisbane,170 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane 4101

Cost: $95 per person, limited to 10 places

Skill Level: Suitable for beginners

About the workshop:

Have you ever wanted to try the pottery wheel? Our master thrower Wendy Hatfield-Witt will show you all you need to know to get you started on your journey. Your instructor will start off with some demonstrations then it's time to get dirty! Wendy will be there to guide, demonstrate and walk you through the process to find your inner Demi Moore. The best part? You'll take home one or two vessels of your own creation!

Included in workshop ticket:

Learning new skills including clay prep, hand wedging, centering, pulling up walls and shaping cup and bowl forms
All tools necessary
Light refreshments
Apron provided for workshop duration
Finished creations ready for pick up 2 weeks after workshop

What to bring:

Your imagination
Closed in shoes
Clothes that can get messy

About the facilitator:

Wendy Hatfield-Witt has been a practicing artist and teacher for over 30 years, working with both functional and sculptural ceramics. Holding a Bachelor of Ceramics (Honours) Wendy’s primary focus is to create works that are aesthetically pleasing and utilitarian – believing that one can never have to many pots in the kitchen! Throughout her career Wendy has taught wheel throwing, hand building, decorative techniques, and glaze technology to students from beginners to advanced.

Mortar and Pestle by Wendy Hatfield-Witt

Optional extras
Glazing is available at an extra cost after the first firing

COVID-Safe Policy:

Please be assured artisan has well considered COVID-safe protocols regarding our workshop programming. You will be offered socially distanced seating, access to your own PPE sanitation options at your workspace, and a large extremely well-ventilated workshop venue.

Workshop Cancellation Policy:

Please note this workshop can be cancelled by artisan due to unforeseen circumstances or if minimum numbers are not reached. In this event participants will be refunded accordingly and as soon as possible.

Participant Cancellation Policy:

Workshops have limited spaces and involve preparation by the facilitator. Bookings cancelled up to one week prior to the start of the workshop may be refunded, but a 20% non-refundable administration fee will be deducted. Bookings cancelled within a week of the workshop commencing will NOT be refunded.

Workshop Transfer Policy:

You may transfer your booking into an alternative workshop up to one week prior to the start of the workshop. Any difference in cost will be charged accordingly. Please endeavor to complete any transfers at least one week prior to the workshop. You are also welcome to transfer your booking to another person prior to the workshop commencing. Please confirm this arrangement in writing to programs@artisan.org.au.