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School Holiday Program – Week Two ; AND Pottery Classes Resume Next Week

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Hello ClayMotioners, I hope everyone is having a great start to the New Year!

And a good start would be to not miss out on all the fun kids school holiday activities being offered by ClayMotion this week!

Design a Shoe by You! Enrol HERE

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Pour your own acrylic canvas & candle! Enrol HERE

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Make a set of Terracotta garden signs! Enrol HERE

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Felt your own Bag! Enrol HERE

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And how about experiencing the calming qualities of clay this year! Pottery Classes start next week for adults and the following week for children.

Enrol online or call me 0438382522

 

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Drop in Days & Annual Christmas Shopping Night

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I know, I know – I don’t post on this blog as much as I should! But, hopefully when my side kick gets back from Taiwan – where he has been all year – I will have more time….. that’s my plan.

But, back to business 🙂

Following on from the success of last year’s Christmas Shopping Night, its on again – ClayMotion‘s annual Christmas Shopping Night!

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Enjoy a glass of champagne while shopping for gifts from a fabulous range of locally made giftware. With more than twenty – yes 20+ – local makers participating we have something for everyone – mum, dad, grandma, grandpa, teachers, the kids, …. you name it, we have it!

We would love to see you here on the night supporting local business and local makers – shop local this Christmas!

 

 

mums and bubs Claymotion Ballarat VictoriaAlso, ClayMotion is running casual drop in mornings every Tuesday for Mums with , bubs, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Just drop in anytime between 10am – 1pm , have a cuppa and indulge in some clay play. $15 gets you access to the studio, tools & equipment, clay & kiln firing.

Classes for the term are in the home stretch, and the net blog post will showcase some of the highlights. Stay tuned for the term term program.

Also stay tuned for the January children’s school holiday program.

The best way to stay updated is to subscribe to the newsletter, this way you won’t miss out as classes tend to fill quickly.

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And remember ClayMotion gift certificates make a great Christmas gift. they are valid for twelve months and are redeemable for anything in the ClayMotion shop – classes & workshops, art supplies and giftware. Custom amounts can be organised just give me a call – 0438382522

That’s it for this post, and hope yo see you Friday at the shopping night 🙂

 

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Mosaic Classes Term Two & Upcoming Classes

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Mosaic Classes Term Two & Upcoming Classes

WOW – such great results from the term two adult mosaic classes!

This term we created a garden paver using a mixture of tesserae including glass tiles, glass shards, ceramic shards and beads. We made the pavers using the direct method, using outdoor grout so that the paver will last forever as the prided focus of the garden bed!

Students had a great array of ideas for their design which we drew on paper and coloured as a basic guide for laying out our tesserae. We then glued the tesserae to fibreglass mesh and, when dry, grouted the layout onto the paver.

The next round of mosaic classes will be offered in mid August and I am planning a three dimensional project, so stay tuned!

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Laying out the Tesserae

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Grouting the Tesserae

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The finished mosaic pavers

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Mothers Day Drop in Day – Make your favourite animal!

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ClayMotion is excited to be hosting another drop in day for this Sunday 13th May between 11am – 4pm. Bring mum, bring the kids, bring the family, and make your favourite animal. $10 includes studio access, clay and firing. No booking necessary

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Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop – don’t miss out!

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There are still limited places available in the macrame workshops coming up this Wednesday and Saturday.

This is an introductory workshop where you will learn some basic knots to create your plant hanger and it even comes with a pot!

Presented by Benita of local business Winter Lane Weaving the workshop will be fun and relaxing, and even includes some nibbles.

The $70 fee includes all the materials you will need to create your pot.

Enrol ONLINE, call me or drop into the shop : 0438382522   34A Mair Street East, Ballarat

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Acrylic Pouring Workshops Start This week!

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Introduction to Acrylic Pouring Workshops start this week …

Fluid Art is an amazing spontaneous process that gives the most beautiful results and with three different sessions being offered there is a time to suit everyone!

Tuesday 24th April 10-1pm, Thursday 26th April 6-9pm or Saturday 28th April 1-4pm.

Presented by Ballan artist Maggie Schirmer, this workshop is an introduction for people who would like to learn some basic technical aspects about acrylic pouring.

What you can expect: Acrylic Pouring at Claymotion Ballarat Victoria

3 hours of demonstrations and interactive experience
Learn about paint texture and consistency for best outcomes.
Learn about layers colours and how to avoid getting mud.
Experiment with different additives to create the allusive cells.
Take home 2 pieces of art
Take home recipes for successful ongoing creative processes.

$120.00 for 3 hours of fun creativity includes all materials

Enrol via the online shop, call me for more information on 0438382522 or drop into the shop at 34A Mair Street East, Ballarat Central.

Don’t Miss Out!

 

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Enrolments Open for Mosaic Classes – adults and children

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Pottery classes are underway this week and mosaic classes begin for adults on May 2nd and for children on June 7th.

Adults will make a garden stepping stone over a four week period, and children will make a mini garden stepping stone over a two week period.

Garden Stepping Stone
Mini Stepping Stone

Adults classes are available on a Wednesday evening 7-9pm or a Thursday morning 10-12noon.

Children’s classes are on a Thursday after school 4-5.30pm.

Enrol easily via the ONLINE SHOP, call me on 0438382522 or drop into the shop at 34A Mair Street East, Ballarat.

AND remember there are MACRAME and ACRYLIC POURING workshops this term also …. enrol via the ONLINE SHOP

Macrame Workshop – click HERE for more information
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Such a great time at The Drop in Days!

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Everyone had such a great time at School Holiday The Drop in Days!

And the plan is to have more!

Held over the Easter break the two drop in days had lots of happy smiley faces visit. Pinch pots were the project which were decorated with carved designs and stamps. The pots will remain here at the studio to dry, will then be fired and ready for collection. Once they are taken home the pots can be coloured using paints, pastels, textas, pencils, glitter – anything!!

These drop in days will become a regular feature on the ClayMotion holiday calendar, and may even take place occasionally during school terms, so stay tuned!

And remember that the term two program begins next week, so be sure to check out the CLASSES and WORKSHOPS pages for all the information. Hover over the categories at the top of the page to find the class you need.

Here’s some pics of all the drop in fun!

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Term Two – Drop in Day No. 2 and Upcoming Classes in Ballarat

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Hi ClayMotioners, hope everyone is enjoying the amazing weather we are experiencing at the moment in Ballarat!

Last Friday ClayMotion hosted a Drop in Day and it was a great success, so we are hosting another one this Thursday! Drop in anytime between 10-5pm, bring the kids, some friends or yourself, and make a pinch pot! $10 gets you studio access, clay and kiln firing.

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Here’s some pics of all the fun from last weeks Drop in Day:

Also, be sure to check out the great program for Term Two:

As well as the usual pottery and mosaic classes this term there are also a great range of workshops for adults and kids offering something a little different.

All sessions are in the shop for online enrolling or call me for more info or drop into the shop for a chat 🙂

ADULTS

Introduction to Acrylic Pouring

Tuesday 24th April, Thursday 26th April or Saturday 28th April 1-4pm

Presented by Ballan artist Maggie Schirmer, this workshop is an introduction for people who would like to learn some basic technical aspects about acrylic pouring.

What you can expect:

  • 3 hours of demonstrations  and interactive experience
  • Learn about paint texture and consistency for best outcomes.
  • Learn about layers colours and how to avoid getting mud.
  • Experiment with different additives to create the allusive cells.
  • Take home 2 pieces of art
  • Take home recipes for successful ongoing creative processes.

Macrame Workshop

Presented by Ballarat artist and owner of Winter Lane Weaving, participants will create a plant hanger and learn some basic beginner knots and techniques. These workshops will be held on the 9th and 12th of May … check out the MACRAME workshop page for more information.

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CHILDREN

Children’s Loom and Weave Project – recommended age 9-13yrs (this is a guide – you know your child best)

Tuesday 1st May – Tuesday 22nd May : 4-5.30pm

During this four week project children will create a loom from clay which will be fired for strength, and painted. Children will then learn to weave the warp threads and then weave their own design on their loom.

This is a great project for children to hone fine motor skills, strengthen mathematical skills, such as counting, measuring and pattern making, and, of course, gets those creative juices flowing.

Week 1 – children will make their loom from clay, and impress textures and designs on them

Week 2 – children will paint their loom.

Week 3 – children will warp their loom. (thread warping skein onto the loom for creating the weave)

Week 4 – children will complete their weave design, and take their loom home.

Image : https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/177821885265255621/
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Children’s Mosaic Project – recommended age 8-13years (this is a guide only – you know your child best)

During term two children will create a garden paver which will be created from tiles and ceramic shards. The project will run for two classes over a two week period. There is no tile cutting involved.

Week 1 – create, adhere and mortar paver.

Week 2 – grout paver, clean and polish

Time: 7th and 14th June 4.00 – 5.30pm

mosaic paver project at ClayMotion Ballarat Victoria

ClayMotion Paver

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Term Two – Drop in Day and Upcoming Workshops in Ballarat

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Hi ClayMotioners, hope everyone had a great Easter. I had a break from the 30th March till the 3rd April, which was great…. nice and refreshed and ready to tackle term two!

And we are starting with a bang by having a Drop in Day this Friday – bring the kids, some friends or just yourself, and make a pinch pot! $10 gets you studio access, clay and kiln firing.

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As well as the usual pottery and mosaic classes this term there are also a great range of workshops for adults and kids offering something a little different.

All sessions are in the shop for online enrolling or call me for more info or drop into the shop for a chat 🙂

ADULTS

Introduction to Acrylic Pouring

Tuesday 24th April, Thursday 26th April or Saturday 28th April 1-4pm

Presented by Ballan artist Maggie Schirmer, this workshop is an introduction for people who would like to learn some basic technical aspects about acrylic pouring.

What you can expect:

  • 3 hours of demonstrations  and interactive experience
  • Learn about paint texture and consistency for best outcomes.
  • Learn about layers colours and how to avoid getting mud.
  • Experiment with different additives to create the allusive cells.
  • Take home 2 pieces of art
  • Take home recipes for successful ongoing creative processes.

Macrame Workshop

Presented by Ballarat artist and owner of Winter Lane Weaving, participants will create a plant hanger and learn some basic beginner knots and techniques. These workshops will be held in May with the dates to be confirmed – so stay tuned.

CHILDREN

Children’s Loom and Weave Project – recommended age 9-13yrs (this is a guide – you know your child best)

Tuesday 1st May – Tuesday 22nd May : 4-5.30pm

During this four week project children will create a loom from clay which will be fired for strength, and painted. Children will then learn to weave the warp threads and then weave their own design on their loom.

This is a great project for children to hone fine motor skills, strengthen mathematical skills, such as counting, measuring and pattern making, and, of course, gets those creative juices flowing.

Week 1 – children will make their loom from clay, and impress textures and designs on them

Week 2 – children will paint their loom.

Week 3 – children will warp their loom. (thread warping skein onto the loom for creating the weave)

Week 4 – children will complete their weave design, and take their loom home.

Image : https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/177821885265255621/
Image – https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/354095589445723804/
Image – https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/391813236303402559/

Children’s Mosaic Project – recommended age 8-13years (this is a guide only – you know your child best)

During term two children will create a garden paver which will be created from tiles and ceramic shards. The project will run for two classes over a two week period. There is no tile cutting involved.

Week 1 – create, adhere and mortar paver.

Week 2 – grout paver, clean and polish

Time: 7th and 14th June 4.00 – 5.30pm

mosaic paver project at ClayMotion Ballarat Victoria

ClayMotion Paver