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Adults Pottery Parties!

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Last weekend I had my first adults birthday party! It was great fun, and the ladies loved it!

The group started with a walking food tour in Ballarat, then came out to the studio to make clay stuff and drink wine, and then had dinner at a local Ballarat restaurant – perfect birthday party, I reckon!!

I have been thinking about this idea for a while, and think it would also translate well to hens afternoons …. but I don’t want to think about what may get made – I am thinking serviette rings for the bride’s kitchen!

Anywoo, here are some pics of what was made during the party – gorgeous round vases decorated with carving and/or coloured clay slip.

The cost for this workshop is $38 per person all inclusive – check out more details on the website!

And I will leave you with some pics of the party! 🙂

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Workshops – Beginners : What is a Glaze?

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Beginners Glaze Workshop – what is a glaze? June 4th 1-4pm 

Fee $120.00 includes tuition, all materials and afternoon tea.

In this beginners workshop students will learn about the different components that make up a glaze, how to formulate basic glaze recipes, how to weigh and mix glaze recipes, how to convert quantities of glaze recipes and Occupational Health and Safety with regards to handling glaze materials. This will be a practical workshop with students participating in real time, working hands on in weighing and mixing.

The workshop will run for three hours with a half hour afternoon tea mid way.

Students are encouraged to bring a notebook and pen and camera/phone to record their learnings.

Fee includes tuition, all materials and afternoon tea.

This is an ideal workshop for art teachers working in schools, ceramic enthusiasts, amateur ceramicists looking to expand their knowledge,  and artists wanting to broaden their creative arts practice.

Visit the SHOP to enrol online or call me on 048382522

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

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Term Two Classes are Underway!

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Term two is a long term – eleven weeks – after a short term one due to Easter, but we have just finished week three: where did that time go?

The weather so fr has been great, with a gorgeous Autumn and mild calm weather – until the last few days…. it has started getting windy which can be typical for this time of year. But, never fear, the studio is toasty warm with the wood heater in full swing.

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Remember that mid term enrolments are welcome with fees being calculated based on how many weeks are left in term. Can’t commit to an entire term?  Casual rates are available with your choice of three classes to attend.

And to inspire you check out some of the creations so far this term 🙂

Enjoy!

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ClayMotion Birthday Parties

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Wow, what a beautiful Autumn we are having in Ballarat, and a perfect day for a birthday party at the foot f Mt Warrenheip!!

Today’s birthday was for 11 year old Mikala. Eleven children celebrated Mikala’s birthday busily making treasure boxes, and enjoying the scope fr creativity ClayMotion parties provide. In fact, one 10 year old girl, upon leaving said “I’m so glad you exist because I love art.” – blew me away!!

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And she is right – art is a great way to learn problem solving skills, design skills, motor skills, listening skills and relaxing skills – as well as so much more!

Birthday parties are always successful and a great alternative to some other sugar filled options. Today we made treasure boxes by hollowing out blocks of clay and painting them with coloured slips.

 

For more information visit the Parties page 🙂

And after a busy day I am now relaxing with a wine!! Oops. but I’m writing a blog post – on wait, is that relaxing!?

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Term Two Classes begin Next Week!

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ClayMotion classes start this week, and spaces are filling fast, so be sure to enrol as soon as possible to ensure your space.
Enrolling is easy via the SHOP.

In the meantime here are some pics from last terms classes 🙂

 

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Children’s Classes – Finished Works & School Holiday Program

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Happy Easter Everyone!!

Term One has come to an end, but for children there are still fun opportunities over the school break with two workshops being held on each Wednesday of the holidays – in both classes we are making Mothers Day gifts. these gifts will make great pressies for mums, nanas, aunts, sisters, even the neighbour across the road!

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These classes will be lots of fun … check the SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM page for all the details.

But, of course, there was lots of great work made by the children during term one…. check out some of the posts about term one HERE.

Meanwhile here are some finished works by the children during term one … enjoy!

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Some Finished Works from Term One – Pottery in Ballarat

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Term One was a short term due to Easter, and it went so fast!

The dates for term two are on the CLASSES page and I suggest you enrol soon, as places are filling fast. I am contemplating putting on another adults class so the sooner I know numbers the easier it will be to organise times.

There is also a SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM these holidays focusing gifts for Mothers Day, so be sure to check that out.

I have scheduled some WORKSHOPS for term two and term four, both suitable for beginners, so check that page out for more info.

I’ll leave you with some pics of finished artworks from term one, and look forward to term two 🙂

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Busy Start to the Year – Pottery Classes in Ballarat

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Well, here we are past the half way mark of the term, and it has gone so fast! Classes are all full and if many more adult enrolments come in for term two I may have to add a fourth class! I feel a studio extension coming on!!

There has been a wide variety of artwork produced in classes this term – various handbuilding projects, sculpture and wheel throwing.

The CLASSES and SHOP pages have been updated for term two dates and prices, so to enrol or re-enrol simply visit those pages. Please note the adults term is an eleven week term due to this term being only nine weeks due to Easter. This means the fee is a little more, but it was a little less this term.

So without further ado I shall leave you with some pics from the classes during this term – have a great week 🙂

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Pottery Class – busy start to the week

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Its Tuesday night and the first adults  class for the week, and what a busy class it was! I feel a fourth class coming on for term two!

Here’s  a few pics…. ?

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Fun from Adults Pottery Classes this week

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Fun from Adults Pottery Classes this week in Ballarat

Week three and students are steaming ahead with some great creations….. mid term enrolments are welcome, so just shoot me a message for any enquiries.

You can enquire via Facebook or leave a comment on this blog post or email me: dawn@claymotion.com.au

Here’s a few pics of works being made during class – enjoy 🙂