Category Archives: Childrens Classes

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Term Two is Here

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I am a bit behind in organising term classes as I went on holidays this past school break – an unusual event for me!

But, I am now getting back in routine….

Adults classes begins this week, and kids classes start next week – times and dates are available on the CLASSES page.

Mid term enrolments are also available, I simply calculate the fees based on how many weeks are remaining in the term.

I have also decided to introduce casual fees for both adults and kids classes considering that some people can’t commit to a full term due to work commitments, or that they may be unsure of whether they will enjoy the classes (though I am sure you will!)

Casual fees are: Adults casual rate $19.00 Childrens casual rate $15.00 plus the usual additions of clay and firing.

Feel free to share this information with friends and family that you think will enjoy pottery!

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Term One Pottery Classes Begin soon

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Term One Pottery Classes begin soon for Ballarat and Surrounds

Hello ClayMotioners – hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year.

Term one is a short one due to Easter, beginning on the 28th January till the 26th March for adults and the 4th February to the 25th March for kids.

The CLASSES page and the SHOP have both been updated to reflect new dates and prices.

I suggest you enrol as soon as possible as last term classes were bursting at the seams!

This gives me only a couple off weeks to get the studio cleaned up – Yikes! Any volunteers?

And don’t forget ClayMotion also runs healthy kids birthday parties, creative teambuilding for business and professional development workshops for artists and creatives – so spread the word.

See you soon 🙂

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Pottery Classes draw to a close for 2014

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Well I finally caught up on all the firing for 2014 – the end of term four is a busy time with students wanting their work before a eight week break! Also lots of work is for Christmas presents or Christmas decorations.

Term One begins at the end of January, and I will be updating the website with times and dates in early January…. so check back for updated info or subscribe to the blog for information direct to your inbox 🙂

In the meantime I hope everyone had a great Christmas, and all the best for the New Year…

To end 2014 here are some pictures of students works from the last couple of firings 🙂

 

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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!!

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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 Childrens Classes • Parties

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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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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Student Works from Term One

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Wow…. term one seemed to fly by, and term two is just around the corner!

It was a great term with lots of creative juices flowing. Many students will be re-enrolling so anyone interested in joining term two classes should enrol as soon as possible. Enrolment is easy : simply click on the SHOP link in the above menu.

Meanwhile here are some creations made by students throughout term one….enjoy 🙂

Slab Built Vase – adult class
Handmodelled Shoe – adult class
Snake – adult class
Bowl – childrens class
Wheelthrown bowls – adults class
Cups – childrens class
Figures – childrens class

 

 

 

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April School Holiday Program

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School holidays (my, how time flys) are almost upon us and ClayMotion will again be offering a school holiday program during April….FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS POST WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY YOU THINK WILL BE INTERESTED!!
ClayMotion classes and workshops for children are designed to encourage individual creativity, fine motor skills and tactile development, all of which are important skills to hone in our current modern fast paced technological world. Being able to relax in the environment of creativity is an important factor to maintain balance in a “results” based modern society – especially for children.

Clay Thong - image from http://www.pinterest.com/artnfusion/ceramic-ideas-for-kids/

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
Clay Thong – image from http://www.pinterest.com/artnfusion/ceramic-ideas-for-kids/

 

Image courtesy www.krokotak.com

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 ONLINEHERE

 

 

Image courtesy www.krokotak.com