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This Week at ClayMotion – mosaics, drawing, macrame and more!

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This Week at ClayMotion – mosaics, drawing, macrame and more!

Hello CLAYMOTIONERS!

We may be half way through the term but there are still lots of opportunities to create over the next few weeks with mosaics, drawing, macrame and succulent wreaths.
Plus you can always attend pottery classes on a casual basis! Call me on 0438382522 for more info 🙂

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Starting this week are two mosaic classes and a couple of places are still available – Wednesday night we are making a terracotta planter wall plaque, and on Thursday morning we making a garden paver. Both classes are $185 and include all materials – ENROL HERE

 

Beginners Drawing Classes at ClayMotion Ballarat Victoria

 

 

Ever wanted to learn drawing? The Beginners Drawing course begins this Saturday and a couple of spots are available. Th course goes for six weeks and you will learn all the basics such as proportion, perspective and tonal values. The course is $170 and includes a visual diary and drawing set. ENROL HERE

 

 

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There are to macrame workshops being offered during March and both have vacancies…. make your own plant hanger for $70 including the pot! ENROL HERE

 

 

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Last term the Succulent Wreath workshop sold out within days – and this term there are only  places left so don’t miss out! $70 includes all your succulents you need to make a beautiful wreath. ENROL HERE

 

 

 

 

And remember the ClayMotion Craft Corner is open every day for crating fun! See more info HERE

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Check out the ClayMotion FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM pages for more creative fun and be sure to follow us for updates.

Please read ClayMotion Terms & Conditions HERE

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Upcoming Classes & Workshops this Week at ClayMotion

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Upcoming Classes & Workshops this Week at ClayMotion

We are almost mid-term – where did that time go?!

However, there is still plenty of time to join a class and get creative this term – for the kids too!

Whats on this Week – Kokedamas, Ollas, Kids Art, Craft Drop In and the Pottery Bus Tour

  • Tomorrow night, 18th February, from 7-9pm we have a kokedama class with Susan from Little Green Acorn – there are only TWO places left in the class. You will come away from this workshop with two fabulous living works of art – don’t miss out! ENROL HERE 
  • Kids art classes start this Thursday 4-5.30pm. During this six week course children will learn a different art technique each week and bring home six beautiful works of art…. ENROL HERE
  • Want to get more sustainable in the garden? Then the Olla workshop is for you! The next workshop is this Saturday 22nd February 1-4pm. Can’t make Saturday? There is a orkshop on the following Wednesday 26th February 6-9pm. ENROL HERE
  • And don’t forget our Bus Trip to the Warrandyte Pottery Expo this Sunday 23rd February – there are still a few seats left and it’s going to be a FAB day…. check out the exciting itinerary and book your seat HERE
  • The ClayMotion Craft Corner is permanently set up with lots of fun craft activities suitable for all ages – drop in anytime between 11.30-3.30pm Tues-Saturday, and gt crafting!
  • And, of course, casual attendance is always welcome to pottery classes for both adults and children, just ring me first to confirm there are spaces available – 0438382522

Have a great week everyone – and check out below what has been happening in the ClayMotion during the last couple of weeks 🙂

To see lots more art class fun visit the ClayMotion Facebook or Instagram page for lots of images and even more info – and be sure to follow us there too for future updates on Classes and Workshops at ClayMotion.

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Term One Classes & Workshops at ClayMotion

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Term One Classes & Workshops at ClayMotion, Ballarat

Start the new decade off with a creative boost!

Art is a great developer for both adults and kids – it teaches us to think creatively (outside the box), refines motor skills, aids in spacial awareness skills, overlaps with maths and geometry and develops deeper communication and social skills – what’s not to love! Art is also a great therapy for both emotional and physical stresses in our lives.

We have a great range of classes and workshops on offer for term one at ClayMotion, for both adults & kids, which starts this week!

There are a few spots left in the pottery courses and the Thursday morning mosaics class – all of which start this week.

Mid term enrolments are welcome for the pottery course as we are all working on an ongoing range of projects…. but in the mosaics course we are all working on the same project so it is recommended that you enrol the full 4 weeks.

Other courses on offer this term for adults include Drawing for Beginners, Acrylic Pouring for Beginners, Eco Dyeing, Kokedamas and Macrame.

As well as the Children’s Pottery Classes we are excited to be offering a Children’s Art Course during term one where the Children will learn a new art making process each week. The course runs for six weeks and will be lots of fun plus creative learning.

Click on the hyperlinks in the above to check out all the details of the courses and to enrol or call me on 0438382522.

Alternatively visit the ENROLMENTS page and browse what is on offer for term one.

Here’s to a creative start to the new decade!

To see lots more pottery and art class fun visit the ClayMotion Facebook or Instagram page for lots of images and even more info.

Please read ClayMotion Terms & Conditions HERE

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January School Holiday Program in Ballarat – one week to go!

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The first week of the January School Holiday program here in Ballarat is almost over and what a blast it has been and we are super excited about next week!

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But before next week we have a “Have a go at the Pottery Wheel Drop in Day” this Saturday – drop in anytime between 10.30-3.30 and throw a pot! All ages welcome – as long as your feet can reach the pedal, but if they can’t the little ones can always sit at the bench and have a Make an Animal experience. $15 includes clay, tuition and kiln firing.

Then next week we have morning workshops with Pottery Fantasy Creatures on Tuesday, Wednesday Mosaics and Thursday Acrylic Pouring – suitable for children 7+ and parents are also welcome to enrol and join in.

The craft corner is open every afternoon, and all day Fridays for some crafty fun – again suitable for all the family. No booking required.

And on the final Saturday of the school holidays there is another drop in day and we are doing acrylic pouring – choose from two sizes – 15cmx15cm = $15 or 20cmx25cm = $25 includes all materials and tuition. No booking required.

All of the morning workshops have limited vacancies – more info and online enrolments are HERE or call me on 0438382522.

Information about the Drop in Days is available HERE

And DRUMROLL …. here are some pics from this weeks program – congrats everyone – great creations!

To see more school holiday fun from previous workshops visit the ClayMotion FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM pages – and be sure to follow us for updates.

Please see ClayMotion Terms & Conditions HERE

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Term One is Almost Over – where did the time go?

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What a crazy busy term! And what a great range of classes we have offered this term at ClayMotion!

Pottery, Mosaics, Macrame, Silversmithing, Kokedamas, Acrylic Pouring, kids classes …. and we have even more planned for term two! Stay tuned for dates and times!

Check out some of the term one action below 

As is usual ClayMotion will be running a school holiday program over the Easter break, and we have some great activities planned, from structured class activities through to casual drop in days.

Classes are available for enrolling now via the School Holiday Shop category, and Drop in Days are just that – so, no bookings required.

Check out the schedule below …

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Tuesday April 9th – house pencil holders

 

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Wednesday April 10th – mosaic money box

 

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Thursday April 11th – drop in day: pinch pot animals

 

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Saturday April 13th – drop in day: acrylic pouring

 

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Tuesday April 16th – mosaic a terracotta pot

 

 

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Wednesday April 17th – drop in day: paper weaving

 

 

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Thursday April 18th – monster mugs

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This Week at ClayMotion

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Term One is now underway with Adults Pottery Classes starting last week, kids pottery this week, and acrylic pouring and kokedama workshops happening this weekend!

Are there any vacancies you ask?

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Adults Pottery – Tuesday & Thursday night pottery classes are both full, and there are 4 vacancies available in the Wednesday morning class.

 

 

Children’s Pottery – Wednesday afternoon is full, with some vacancies available in the Saturday morning class.

 

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Acrylic Pouring – The Saturday morning ‘Make your own Painting’ is full, with 2 vacancies available in the afternoon ‘Introduction to Acrylic Pouring’ course.

 

 

Kokedamas – The Saturday afternoon workshop has 4 vacancies available…. book soon to secure your place!

 

Enrol sooner rather than later to avoid missing out! Visit the SHOP to enrol, call me or drop by the shop!
34A Mair Street East, Ballarat
0438382522

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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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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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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.

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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

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