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Term Four Pottery Classes

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Term Four Pottery Classes in Ballarat

Well term four has begun with a BANG as Ballaratians emerge from Winter hibernation!! Thursday night class is full to the brim and Wednesday has only a couple of spots left…. mid term enrolments are accepted and fees are adjusted accordingly, so don’t feel that you have missed out – visit the SHOP to enrol easily online.

Childrens classes start this week and there are also a couple of spots left – so get in quick!!

Meanwhile this is what some of the students got up in last Thursday nights class 🙂

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Pottery Classes Begin Next Week: don’t miss out on Small Business Day Specials

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October 4th Vistorian Small Business day - receive 10% discount storewide - use coupon code SMALLBUS at checkout

October 4th Vistorian Small Business day – receive 10% discount storewide – use coupon code SMALLBUS at checkout

The 4th October is Support SmallBusiness Day in Victoria, and in celebration of this ClayMotion is offering a 10% discount storewide all day on Saturday. This offer applies to classes, gift certificates, clay, tools – the works!!

Simply place your order in the SHOP as usual and enter coupon code SMALLBUS at the checkout to receive your discount – and remember shipping is FREE Australia wide.

This is a great opportunity to get some early Christmas done, and a great opportunity to get a discount on term four CLASSES for yourself or the kids

Adults classes start Wednesday 8th October, and children the following week Wednesday 15th October…. classes are filling fast so be to enrol on Saturday!!

:-)

Posted in Childrens Classes • School Holiday Programs

School Holidays in Ballarat : Christmas Plate Making Workshop

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It was a small but very creative group in this mornings Christmas Plate creating workshop…. and there are some great results!! These plates will look great on the table on Christmas Day with Christmas treats!

There is another workshop next week on Wednesday afternoon 2-4pm 1st October…. enrol via the SHOP or call me on 0438382522 🙂

Finshed masterpieces drying and waiting to be fired
a border of reindeer made with fingerprints….
Santa, a sligh and reindeer made with fingerprints…
Fingerprint reindeer heads…
The Grinch…
The Grinch…
Santa made with a handprint…
Having fun…
Posted in Adults Classes • Workshops

Upcoming Pit Firing Workshop

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Hi ClayMotioners….. below is the info for the upcoming Pit Firing workshop being run by Claymotion – the workshop is suitable for all skill levels, there is plenty of accommodation nearby, or pitch a tent!!

Enrol via the SHOP to secure your place 🙂

Read On….

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Pit Firing Workshop: 20-21st September 2014, Cost $150.00 Discount* $120.00

This workshop is ideal for people interested in art or ceramics, including beginners, and also for artists wanting to expand and build on their skills.

 

 

 

 

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*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. 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.

If participants need lessons and/or clay to make pots for the firing casual participation in a weekly class can be organisedOR

If there is enough demand a separate class can be scheduled specifically to make works for the pit firing.

**Remember if you would like to give this as a gift you can purchase a Gift Certificate **

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.

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More Mums & Bubs – Ballarat Fun!

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Mothers Group Activities in Ballarat

The Mums & Bubs sessions are certainly starting to ‘catch on’, and last weeks group – though a little smaller than usual – was just as much fun as the last!!

Footprints and handprints and butterfly cookie cutters plus alphabet stamps were the order of the day, and some great life long memories were produced – both in the platters made and the great fun had on the day!

ClayMotion Mums & Bubs sessions are available all year round (the studio has a cosy wood fire for the winter months) and full details about how to book are on the MOTHERS GROUP page of the website.

So get your creative juices flowing with some pics from lase weeks fun and games!

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More Birthday Party Fun For Ballarat Kids

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I know I’ve posted about birthday parties before – but they are just so much fun!!

This time I did it a little differently – instead of having the balloons already blown up, I had the kids blow up their own….NO, I wasn’t being lazy – I have a pump!! Anyway, it added to the ‘fun’ element!

And this party came all the way from Geelong – so the word is spreading… keep up the good work ClayMotioners 🙂

ClayMotion birthday parties are a great sugar free alternative to popular fast food parties, and the kids get to take a creation home – something to feel proud of!

Parties are $35.00 per child which includes all materials, the aforementioned balloons and a cake…. more details can be seen on the party page.

And so without further ado, here are some pics of the fun 🙂

 

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Pottery and Sculpture Classes in Ballarat : Term Three

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Pottery and Sculpture Classes in Ballarat : Term Three

Term Three classes start next week for adults and the following week for children.

Did you know that you can also learn sculptural techniques in ClayMotion pottery classes? Well you can!!

Check the classes page for term three times and dates, and enrol easily online.

In the meantime checkout some of the sculptural projects that past (and current) students have completed – and if you are a Ballaratian STAY WARM!!

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Mothers Group Activities in Ballarat at ClayMotion

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Last Friday afternoon was yet another great session of mums and bubs at ClayMotion.

Eight mums and babies, and a couple of nana helpers, eagerly plunged head on into creating plates which will be keepsakes for both them and their children for many years to come. Although it may seem to be a simple case of pressing hands and feet into wet clay, many of the mums expressed a genuine enjoyment in being able to explore some creativity and self expression with how they went about individualizing and decorating their plates – which is fantastic!

Being a mum myself – my babies are now 19 and 22 (yes they are still my babies) – I can remember those early days of being too tired and busy to be creative and spend time developing my own sense of self and satisfaction, and I believe these sessions are a great way to achieve these needs whilst still being with your baby and amongst the company of peers – it is a win-win!!

ClayMotion Mums and Bubs can be organised most mornings or afternoons with a few weeks notice. The cost is $32.00 per mum and bub, which includes all materials, tuition and firing costs AND a cup of tea or coffee!! Enquiries can be made by emailing me or phoning 0438382522 🙂

And so without further ado here some happy snaps from Friday’s session ~~

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Pottery Classes: Term Three So Far

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So with four weeks left to go in term two it has been a jam packed term of fun and creativity!

Besides adults and children’s there have been some in between projects – but these will be the subject of future blog posts!

For now lets focus on the many projects undertaken in classes…. below are some photo galleries of adults and kids works in progress and finished works – hopefully they give you some inspiration for term three, which begins on 16th July. The classes category has been updated and enrolment is available through the shop.

And on to the inspiration::: Be sure to check out all FOUR photo galleries 🙂

WORKS IN PROGRESS ADULTS

WORKS IN PROGRESS CHILDREN

FINISHED WORKS ADULTS

FINISHED WORKS CHILDREN

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April 2014 Newsletter

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APRIL 2014 NEWSLETTER

 

Hello ClayMotioners… Hope everyone is staying cool in this summer weather J

TERM TWO is only two weeks away and there are not many vacancies left, so ENROL EARLY and don’t miss out!

 

Enrolling is easy – Book or leave a deposit online via the WEBSITE

Or call me on 0438382522 

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED A GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR 2014 CLASSES OR WORKSHOPS THEY WOULD MAKE A GREAT GIFT!!

AND CAN BE ORDERED ONLINE OR BY PHONE TO BE DELIVERED VIA SNAIL MAIL OR ELECTRONICALLY.

CHILDRENS SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLASS

CLAY THONGS

Wednesday 8th April 10-12noon $32.00 including materials and firing.

This project is a tactile project encouraging the children to ‘squelch’ their feet in the clay to make imprints for a set of clay thongs.

Children will roll out clay, imprint their feet into the soft clay, cut out the shape of their feet, and make their imprints into thongs.
The thongs will then be decorated by hand moulding flowers, animals, abstract designs – whatever the children prefer, and then will be painted using brightly coloured slips.

Parents will be contacted when the thongs are fired and ready to pick up. LIMITED NUMBERS – ENROL ONLINE HERE

PENCIL HOLDERS

Wednesday 16th April 2-4pm $32.00 including materials and firing.

Children will create the pencil holder by using the ‘pinching’ method. Techniques for modelling and joining clay will also be explored.

The pencil holder will then be decorated by hand moulding additions, such as eyes and tails, and will then be painted using brightly coloured slips.

The pencil holder is a useful object the children can use everyday while also being proud of having created it.

Parents will be contacted when the thongs are fired and ready to pick up.

LIMITED NUMBERS: ENROL ONLINE HERE

*** Please note that firing will be increasing this term. I have held fast on firing costs for about four years, but can no longer do so due to increasing gas costs.
Firing will now cost $15.00 per kilo. I appreciate your understanding

 

TERM TWO CERAMICS CLASSES

Adults Classes: ten week term
23rd April – 26th June
Wednesday 10am-12noon or Thursday 7-9pm
Beginners to advanced
Wheelthrowing and handbuilding
Set projects or self initiated
$150.00 per term (materials and glazing not included: these costs will vary dependent on what a student makes)

 Mums Classes– Time Out Sessions : ten week term
22nd April – 24th June
Tuesday 1pm-3pm
Beginners to advanced
Wheelthrowing and handbuilding
Set projects or self initiated
$150.00 per term (materials and glazing not included: these costs will vary dependent on what a student makes)

Childrens Classes: eight week term
3oth April – 18th June
Wednesday 4-5.30pm
Set projects are explored using a range of handbuilding techniques.
$90.00 per term (materials and glazing not included: these costs will vary dependent on what a student makes)

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

 Pit Firing Workshop: DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED DEPENDING ON FIRE SEASON – PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST VIA EMAIL OR PHONE.

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. 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.

If participants need lessons and/or clay to make pots for the firing casual participation in a weekly class can be organized

OR

If there is enough demand a separate class can be scheduled specifically to make works for the pit firing.

**Remember WORKSHOPS can be given as a gift using ClayMotion a gift certificate**

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ONLINE : GREAT BIRTHDAY, EASTER OR  MOTHERS DAY GIFT

ClayMotion gift certificates can be purchased for adults and children’s classes and workshops, and are a unique gift.

Upon receipt of payment a gift certificate can be either sent to you in hard copy or emailed to you which can then be printed and presented as a gift.

 

 CREATIVE TEAMBUILDING WORKSHOPS/REFLECTION DAYS FOR BUSINESS

Recently ClayMotion held a reflection workshop for a group of Berry Street employees. Participants were asked to make a clay bowl while reelecting on how they felt twelve months ago and then a sculptural piece while reflecting how they felt now. The group then had a teram discussion over afternoon tea, followed by free time where some had a try on the pottery wheel and others had some play handbuilding. Overall the session was a great success, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. You can see more about the day on the ClayMotion blog.

Do you own a business or know someone who does that would benefit from a creative

teambuilding or refelction workshop?

Creative teambuilding programs are a great way to build upon your employee’s communication skills, company morale and overall productivity.

More information about the projects available are on the website.

 

CHILDRENS BIRTHDAY PARTIES

ClayMotion offers two hour childrens parties of a weekend and from 4pm during the week. (except Wednesdays)

Children make and decorate a treasure box each, and the party child receives a bowl that each guest has contributed to decorating. After the creative activities a birthday cake is supplied.

Price includes materials (clay, glaze, etc), kiln firing, birthday cake $32.00 per child. Maximum of 12 children, minimum of 6 children.

 

MOTHERS GROUP

ClayMotion offers two hour ceramic sessions to Mothers Groups, where mums and babies can relax in a creative environment. Mums makes a bowl, plate or cup for baby, and baby decorates with his/her handprints or footprints, creating a unique keepsake to treasure into the future.

Afternoon tea or morning tea is provided.

$32.00 per mum and baby. Maximum of 12 pairs, minimum of 6 pairs.

Price includes materials (clay, glaze, etc), kiln firing, and morning or afternoon tea.

PRIVATE CLASSES/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSES

One to one private classes are also available, and are especially beneficial to teachers, those wanting to undertake intensive tuition or those wanting to consolidate existing skills. Email or telephone to discuss payment & time options.

Remember that the ClayMotion website also has a blog where you can stay updated on ClayMotion news; all pages can be shared on social media – so you can spread the love; and the shop now contains clay and clay tools – I will be adding to this over time, so why not bookmark the page?

 you can also find ClayMotion on FACEBOOK so like our page to stay updated on classes and workshops!!

 ORDER UNIQUE GIFTS FOR FRIENDS OR YOURSELF!  did you know I also have an online shop on ETSY, where I sell unique handmade ceramic jewellery and small tableware items: perfect for unique gifts or just to spoil yourself. Again, Shipping is FREE Australia-wide! As a special ClayMotion subscriber offer you can get 20% off anything in the store by using this coupon code at the check out: CLAYMOTION