Merry Christmas ClayMotioners – may it be happy and safe 🙂
Tuesday Tutorial: Using Kitchen Gadgets and Textured Slabs to Create Square(ish) Nesting Bowls
This weeks Tuesday Tutorial comes from the Ceramic Arts Daily website and is a great project using everyday kitchen objects as tools, and incorporating textures. It is also a great introduction to cutting darts in clay in order to make different and diverse shapes.
I am a great advocator of using kitchen gadgets and found objects when hand building, and use skewers, toothpicks, chopsticks, spatulas, forks and any interesting plate/bowl shapes that can be used as moulds.
This tutorial is easy to understand and has a photo essay of the steps so is easy to follow…. enjoy 🙂
Finished Ceramic Artworks – Term Four
Finished Ceramic Artworks Adults Classes
As term four draws to a close – where did that time go- I thought I would share some pics of some finished artworks created during adults classes (and there will be more to come).
Term one 2016 begins at the end of January. All the dates are available on the CLASSES page and you can enrol online via the SHOP.
So, until the next blog post have a great week 🙂
Tuesday Tutorial – square forms on the pottery wheel
Happy Tuesday!
Over on the ClayMotion Facebook I have been sharing tutorials on Tuesdays for quite some time now, and it recently occurred to me that I should share them with ClayMotion blog followers too….so here we go:
Today I am sharing a tutorial from the Ceramics Arts Daily website:Â How to Make Squared-off Forms on the Pottery Wheel
This is not an overly difficult technique. For my students who can throw on the wheel, most of them would be capable of completing this project….and if you can’t throw on the pottery wheel, this project could be adapted to a hand built form – build your mug, or whatever form you would like to use, and then apply the technique from there.
So, give it go 🙂
Childrens Pottery Classes: finished artworks
Childrens Pottery Classes in Ballarat: finished artworks
Wow, where has the time one? there are only two more weeks of term and I haven’t posted any images of finished artwork! I promise to be more vigilant in future…
In the children’s class this term there have been lots of fantasy creatures, which is great. I love it when clay is used as a sculptural medium (as opposed to functional wares, such as bowl & cups – which is also great) and kids imaginations are so fluid!
There will be some children’s school holiday workshops scheduled during January, so be sure to stay tuned by becoming a ClayMotioner and subscribing to the blog 🙂
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And without further ado here are the promised creature pics 🙂
ClayMotion Christmas Break up Parties – try something new!
ClayMotion Christmas Party – why not try something different this year for your Christmas break up?
There is nothing better than a glass of wine with a piece of clay in your hand!
This is a great idea for office break ups, sporting clubs, mothers groups, childrens play groups and any social group in general. Packages will vary depending on whether the xmas party is catering for adults or children, but will generally include a range of beverages, finger foods and a clay activity.
Please contact me to discuss your specific needs on 0438382522 or email me on dawn@claymotion.com.au to start the discussion 🙂
The Term So Far – Pottery Classes in Ballarat
It has been another busy term with lots of creativity filling the studio. Students are at varying levels with many different interests which means lots of different and interesting projects – this is what makes my job so FUN!
Here’s a few pics of what has been happening in adults classes in the studio so far this term – and remember mid term enrolments are welcome, everyone is at different levels, so even you are a newbie you will not have missed out on anything, so “do yourself a favour”!!
In the meantime here’s a few pics 🙂
Term Four Children’s Pottery Classes Began this Week
Term Four Children’s Pottery Classes Began this Week, but it is not too late to join in – mid term enrolments are welcome, with fees being calculated based on how many weeks remain in the term. Your child won’t feel behind as many of the kids work at their own pace on varying projects.
This term classes are on a Saturday morning from 10-11.30am, and parents are welcome to also join the class at a reduced adult fee.
Further enquiries can be made on 0438382522 or dawn@claymotion.com.au
Check out some of the pics from last weeks class 🙂
Ballarat Health & Lifestyle Expo
ClayMotion will be at the Ballarat Health & Lifestyle Expo this Sunday with lots of goodies at discounted prices and clay to play with…. so drop by, say hello and get your hands dirty! And register for an e-showbag for even more specials.
The Health & Lifestyle Expo is being held at the Mining Exchange in Lydiard St, and is Ballarat’s own major event dedicated to showcasing local business which value the publics health and wellbeing. From fitness, health professionals, natural therapies to travel, pampering and entertainment the Expo has it covered. There will also be an exclusive farmers market continuing out the back doors in Alfred Deakin Court.
The expo is a fun filled day out for all. Come eat good food, listen to interesting talks, watch great demonstrations and grab yourself an expo special!
All the event info can be found here:Â https://www.facebook.com/events/862003083882680/
Children’s Pottery Classes begin this Week
Children’s Pottery Classes begin this Week Ballarat & Surrounds
Children’s pottery classes start this week with two class times available – Wednesday afternoons 4-5.30pm or Saturday morning 10-12noon.
Creativity is great for kids – it consolidates problem solving and literacy and mathematical skills while also developing social and free thinking skills.
Check out the CLASSES page for all the class info and enrolment details AND remember classes can be given as a gift (Christmas is coming up) by purchasing a ClayMotion gift certificate.
Enrol now ….don’t miss out!!
