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ClayMotion conducts skills based workshops for artists designed to develop skills or to consolidate their existing art practice. All workshops are conducted by myself, Dawn Whitehand. I am an experienced ceramics tutor, having taught at University though to community centres. I have conducted classes and workshops at my studio in Dunnstown, and have conducted pit-firing workshops for Ceramics Victoria.
Workshops will be offered periodically in pit-firing, tee-pee firing, handbuilding and wheel throwing.
Payment can be made online using paypal or direct bank deposit, or you may mail a cheque. Details can be found on the online payments page
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POTTERY MAKING SCHOOL HOLIDAY CHILDRENS PROGRAM: ANIMAL PINCH POTS Wednesday 10th April, 10am-12pm $25.00 including all materials and firing. LIMITED SPACES, SO BOOK EARLY
Plate & Bowl Creating Workshop Thursday 9th May 2013 2-4PM $50.00 Participants will learn a range of handbuilding methods, including slabs, moulds and tearing, to make plates and bowls. Greenware decoration methods will then be explored, using a variety of methods, including imprinting, carving, scraffito, slip decoration and underglazing. Cost is $50.00 per person and includes all materials and firing. Numbers are limited, so book early!! **Remember if you would like to give this as a gift you can purchase a gift certificate**
Pit Firing Workshop: TBA, Cost $150.00 Discount* $120.00 *If you are currently enrolled in any ClayMotion classes you can participate in workshops at a discounted rate
This workshop will be conducted over two days, is for all skill levels and will introduce participants to all aspects of pit firing. The workshop will finish with a tour of the environmental installation Dawn constructed as part of her doctorial thesis, which can be viewed here. Participants are invited to bring a picnic lunch to share. Accommodation is available close to the workshop site. Participants are to bring 1-2 pots that have been burnished and bisque fired to between 780-820°. This will ensure the sheen is maintained on the pot after pit firing. Wide rimmed bowls and plates should be avoided. Images of Dawn’s pit firing procedure can be viewed here
Workshop Schedule Day 1 10-11am— Pots will be prepared with seaweed, copper wire and other organic materials. The pit will be prepared with wood, cow dung, pinecones and other materials. 11-12noon—Pots are loaded in the pit. 12-1pm— Lunch 1-3pm— Firing commences. Pit is stocked and eventually covered for slow simmer. Day 2 10-10.30am— Pit firing methods techniques presentation and discussion. Includes handouts. 10.30-12noon— Pit is unloaded and pots cleaned 12-1pm— Lunch 1pm-2pm— Finished pots are polished and sealed. 2-3pm— Tour of Environmental installation
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Firing the pit |
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Lid is removed after cooling |
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Work is removed from pit for cleaning |
