We are halfway through term one, and ClayMotion after school kids classes are proving lots of fun.
Though the group may be small this term – five children – it is not small on creativity!
Here are some pics of what the kids have created so far…. ENJOY!
Hello ClayMotioners – hope you are beating the sweltering summer heat!
The website has just been updated to reflect term one class dates and enrolment information, which can be viewed HERE
The January newsletter has also been sent out, so if you missed it check it out below or you can download it, complete with images, HERE
Hello ClayMotioners… Hope everyone is staying cool in this summer weather
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
HERB HOUSES
Wedneasday 22 january 10-12noon $30.00 including materials and firing.
This project is great for children who like to grow things – herbs, cactus or even the old fashioned onion tops!
Children will make clay houses from rolled out slabs of clay which will have no roof so that herbs or cactus can be planted into the house.
Houses will be painted with coloured slip.
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 J
TERM ONE CERAMICS CLASSES
Adults Classes (ten weeks)
29TH January – 3rd April
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
28th January – 1st April
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 (seven weeks)
19th February – 2nd April 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 OR EASTER 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 $30.00 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.
$30.00 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
This January ClayMotion will run two school holiday workshops for Children – enrol in one or both!
Both workshops encourage individual children’s expressive creativity through the choice of decorations and colour, whilst following the instruction of a set project.
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.
Workshop One is a tactile project encouraging the children to ‘squelch’ their feet in the clay to make imprints for a set of clay thongs.
Clay Thong – image from http://www.pinterest.com/artnfusion/ceramic-ideas-for-kids/
CLAY THONGS will be held on Wednesday 15th January 10-12noon and costs $30.00 per child including materials and firing.
This fun project will see 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 be decorated using brightly coloured slips.
Workshop Two appeals to children who like to grow things – herbs, cactus or even the old fashioned onion tops!
Herb Houses: Image from http://www.pinterest.com/artnfusion/ceramic-ideas-for-kids/
HERB HOUSES will be held on Wedneasday 22 january 10-12noon and costs $30.00 per child including materials and firing.
Children will make clay houses from rolled out slabs of clay which will have no roof so that hernbs or cactus can be planted into the house.
Houses will be painted with coloured slip.
Parents will be contacted when the projects are fired and ready to pick up.
NUMBERS ARE LIMITED- THE EASIEST WAY TO ENROL IS ONLINE HERE OR email me to secure a place.
Today is the 10th of December – where has the year gone?? There are only 15 shopping days left till Christmas!!
Luckily here at ClayMotion we have Christmas wrapped up for you – especially if you have arty family members or friends: whether they be adults or children.
In fact we currently have a CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Buy a 10kg bag of stoneware clay and receive a pottery tool kit half price!!
clay and tool combo
OR how about a gift certificate? There are several options available…. a general use certificate which can be used for classes, workshops or pottery supplies, such as clay or tools. Or certificates redeemable for specific workshops or classes.
There are also lots of ceramic supplies available for purchase in the shop, such as tools and clay.
kidney tools
All items in the shop include free postage – except for clay (including the CHRISTMAS SPECIAL) which is pick up at the studio.
So, hopefully we have solved some of your shopping dilemmas!!
Have a great Christmas 🙂
The morning was a bit chilly but that didn’t stop the enthusiasm of a group of kids keen to make Christmas decorations for this years Christmas tree.
Six children ranging from 6-12 years energetically rolled out clay, cut out shapes and painted them with coloured slip.
When dry the decorations will be dipped into a clear glaze and fired, making them shiny.
Post firing the decorations can be highlighted with glitter and threaded with cotton or wool for hanging on either Christmas garlands or the Christmas tree.
To find out more about ClayMotion classes and workshops why not hit the subscribe button on the right side of the page.
School holidays begin next week, and as per usual ClayMotion will be running a school holiday workshop during the second week of the holidays – this time we will be getting ready for Christmas by making Christmas decorations.
Children will make a range of decorations including hanging Santas, Christmas trees, stars and baubles, which will be painted with coloured slip (liquid clay). Decorations will be fired and parents contacted when they are ready to pick up.
Once you get your decorations they can be sprinkled with glitter and once its time to put the Christmas tree up they can be hung directly on your Christmas tree or threaded on yarn to make hanging garlands.
Thursday 3rd October 2013 10am – 12noon $30.00
Cost is $30.00 per child 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**
The website has also been updated for term four classes and times, so be sure to enrol as soon as possible.
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Spring is definitely in the air here in Ballarat, and with that comes the final few weeks of term three. It also means the end of hibernation time for many residents, so if you are interested in taking up classes in term four it will be best to enrol as soon as possible, and the easiest way to do this is online.
In the meantime here are some works in progress made during this term to inspire you 🙂
Though a smaller group this time around – Ballarat’s cold Winter weather – there were some great and very creative masks made at yesterday’s children’s school holiday workshop.
Mask making is so interpretative… and the extremes went from one eyed monsters through to bunnys!
There will be another children’s workshop next school holidays, but remember there is also an after school children’s class on Wednesday afternoons. Click here for more information or here to enrol 🙂
In the meantime below are some pics of the wonderful creativity of yesterdays workshop… enjoy!
As term two draws to a close there have been some great student works emerge from the ClayMotion studio … the photo gallery below provides some great inspiration!
Term three begins in a couple of weeks to coincide with the new school term, and if you would like to enrol in a class or enrol your children in a class visit the CLASSES page for more information or the SHOP page to enrol.
Mask Making
**NOTE** I am offering a children’s workshop over the school holidays : Mask Making…. visit the WORKSHOPS page for more info 🙂
As term Two comes to a close I would like to share some images of some very busy hands in the studio. Term Three promises to be another fruitful term, so be sure to enrol in classes early so as not to miss out on a place – numbers are limited!
Here is some inspiration 🙂
