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‘Pottery Resist Decorating’ Ceramic Workshop

Name: 'Pottery Resist Decorating' Ceramic Workshop
SKU: 30364
Availability: InStock

$150.00 $320.00

Get ready to dive back into pottery with a fresh twist!

This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes both new and returning students. If you’ve joined Amanda from Everyday Clay before, you’ll uncover new techniques to take your creative journey further, if you’re a complete beginner, get ready to experience the joy of pottery!

In these sessions you’ll not only learn the basics of hand building but will explore the beautiful craft of resist decoration – an ancient method found in cultures across Europe, Asia, and Africa for creating intricate patterns and layered designs on clay.

– Develop your confidence and skills in creating pottery without the need for a wheel.
– Learn the ancient art of resist decoration and how wax and paper resist techniques can be combined with ceramic painting to produce intricate, modern, and one-of-a-kind decorations on pottery.

– Cultivate an appreciation for handmade ceramics while experimenting with materials and design choices in ways that balance both form and function.

Please note this is a two-part workshop with sessions held a fortnight apart, to allow time for creating your pieces in the first session and returning to decorate them in the second.
The price is all inclusive of both of these sessions, all materials and several kiln firings of your pieces.

Workshop Session 1: A relaxed session of hand-building, where you’ll be able to create up to three pieces of your choice to bring into Session 2 for decorating. This is the perfect opportunity to try something new or build on your developing hand-building skills, with support and guidance provided as much as needed. At the end of this session, your pieces will be taken back to Amanda’s studio to be fired in her kiln in preparation for Session 2.

Workshop Session 2: Explore wax and paper resist methods using ceramic paints to add layers of visual interest, colour contrast, and delicately collaged designs to your handmade pieces. Each decorated piece will be finished in your choice of clear glossy or clear translucent satin glaze to bring them to life. Your work will be fired a second time after Session 2 to transform them into fully functional pottery that can be used for eating and drinking.

Your completed pieces will be ready for collection from Whimsical Creatives in approximately 2-3 weeks after the workshop.

Dates & Times:
Session 1 – Saturday 16th May 10.00am until 1.00pm AND
Session 2 – Saturday 30th May 10.00am until 1.00pm

The studio will be open from 9.45am on both days.
Please be ready to start your workshop at 10am so that you don’t miss any important information.

Please Note: If you are late to class, you may be asked to wait until a suitable pause in tuition when your tutor will come and get you and catch you up so you do not interrupt the flow of the workshop.

Venue:
Whimsical Creatives
Rear 183 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777
(Entry via Church Street/River Street Carpark)

Tutor:
Amanda Reishi is a ceramic artist, workshop facilitator and creative entrepreneur who blends traditional techniques with a modern touch, creating small batch ceramics that uplift and inspire life’s everyday moments.
The playful juxtaposition between earthy and natural, and bright and delicate tones marks her signature style.
Amanda believes that handmade pottery cultivates our connection with the earth, the land, and our inner sense of home. Amanda is also a Creative Arts Therapist. She lives in the beautiful Yarra Valley and her business is Everyday Clay.

Skill Level:
This class is open to all skill levels.
Beginners are more than welcome and encouraged.
Students need to be 16+ to attend (or 13+ if accompanied by a paying adult).

Cost:
$320 all inclusive (includes both sessions and all materials – there is nothing extra you need to pay for either session).

Workshop Price includes:
– Tuition – a guided, step-by-step demonstration for two sessions
– All materials including enough clay to make 3 pieces
– Use of tools
– Post-workshop production time
– Post-workshop firing of all your pieces.
– Loyalty Card Stamps x 2 (one per session)

EFTPOS & Credit Card Facilities Available.

All bookings require a non-refundable deposit to be secure, with the balance to be paid on the day of the workshop.
You also have the option of paying in full upfront.
Payment plans are available so please do not hesitate to contact us if you require this option.
Please see our Workshop Terms & Conditions page for full workshop terms and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns.

Places are strictly limited as we run with small class sizes ensuring that all participants receive personalised attention from their tutor. At our workshops, you are not just a number!

What to Bring:

You might like to bring an apron or wear an old shirt to keep your clothes clean, although any clay marks on skin and clothing will easily wash off with water.
Please also ensure that your nails are trimmed for Session 1, as long nails often get in the way of good clay play.
Notebook/Pen/Pencil if you would like to take notes.

If you would like to book a position for this class, you can do so online (preferred, so we all have a copy of the transaction) or call Dani on 0412 662 179. Once you have booked in, you will receive a manual ‘Confirmation of Booking’ email approximately a week before the workshop which will include a booking reminder plus all the information you need for this workshop (you may need to check your spam or promotions folder as sometimes they end up in there!).

Extra Information Regarding COVID/Illness:
We ask that you remember that we are a home based business run by someone with chronic illnesses. Many of our visitors are also immune compromised. Please do not visit the studio if you are unwell in any way. Thank you for your understanding.

Why Do a Workshop with Us?
Here’s what makes us different from other creative spaces.

All our Tutors are experienced in teaching and have many years of experience working with their respective mediums/in their field of expertise – for most of our tutors this is over 15 years experience.
Our workshop sizes are small with usually no more than 12 students.
We provide a friendly, inviting space and cater for many challenges you may face (health issues, food intolerances, anxiety, etc.). Many of our students (and some of our tutors) suffer from chronic illness and have special needs. If you have any concerns, please feel free to reach out to Dani who will do her best to help you out;
We use only high quality materials/products in our workshops and myself and our Tutors are familiar with how these work and can give you accurate information/answers to your questions;
Students are able to browse our 1500+ products and purchase if they wish to either before, during or after their workshop;
We offer payment plan options on most workshops as we understand that finances can be tight (please email if you’d like to take advantage of this);
We offer a workshop Loyalty Program – receive one stamp per half day workshop and two stamps for a full day – once you’ve collected 10 stamps, your loyalty card turns into a $50 voucher!
We are fully insured and there is always someone on site who has a Level 2 first aid qualification and asthma management training. All tutors who are working with children have current, valid Working with Children Checks.
We offer ‘after workshop’ support for all our students. Students can ask questions of our tutors and refresh any information they need to after the workshop via email, phone or in our Facebook group especially for students.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We look forward to seeing you at the Studio very soon!

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