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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.

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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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Such a Busy Weekend at ClayMotion!

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Well, it was a busy week at ClayMotion and Saturday topped it off!

The day was kicked off with the first kids pottery class for the term in the rear studio, and a Make your own Acrylic Pour Painting in the middle studio.

The kids pottery class had a mix of returning and new students and even a couple of mums joined in!

There are a couple of places available in the kids pottery class and mid-term enrolments are welcome; and the next Make your own Acrylic Pour Painting session is on the 16th March. Enrol early to secure your place as these workshops are very popular!

There was just time for quick lunch break before the afternoons program began with kokedama making in the rear studio and an Introduction to Acrylic Pouring workshop in the middle studio. Both of these workshops are very popular and there were some great results.

The next kokedama workshop with vacancies is coming up on the 30th March, and the next Introduction to Acrylic Pouring workshop is on the 16th March. The ‘Introduction’ workshop covers alot more technical information than the ‘Make your own’ workshop, so that you have the knowledge to create your own paintings at home.

What’s on This Week

  • There is more kokedamas coming up for Tuesday, but the workshop is full! Check out the workshop on the 30th March where vacancies are still available.
  • Also on Tuesday is the mum & bubs drop in day. Drop in any time between 10-2pm and have a clay play!
  • Pottery classes are ongoing with mid term enrolments welcome, however there are only paces in the adults Wednesday morning class and the kids Saturday morning class – everything else is full!
  • Introduction to Jewellery making is running this Saturday and there are two vacancies, so enrol now to avoid missing out!

Well, that’s about for this week…. have a good one!

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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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Term Two Childrens Classes in Ballarat

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Children’s classes for term two are about to begin with pottery classes tomorrow morning and this coming Wednesday afternoon. There are still a few spaces available and mid term enrolments are welcome.

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This term there is also a Loom and Weave course for kids and a mosaic project.

The Loom and Weave runs over four weeks where the childreb will make a loom from clay and then  create a weaving. All materials are supplied and included in the class fee …. enrol via the online shop or give me a ring 0438382522

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A mosaic class is also on offer this term. A mini paver will be made over a two week period, and again all materials are included in the class fee. Enrol via the online shop or give me a call 0438382522

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And, of course there are lots of great activities happening for the adults too!

Feel free to share this information and grow the ClayMotion family ?

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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.

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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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April School Holiday Program for Ballarat

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The last week of the school term is upon us which means a school holiday program for the kids over the break, and this time round we will be offering non-pottery activities – just for something a bit different.

Mother’s Day is May 13th and we will be creating gifts for mums, aunties, nanas or special others.

All of the workshops include all materials and vary in price depending on the activity…. enrol in one or all of them!!

Read on for further information or visit the WEBSITE or ENROL ONLINE. You may also call me on 0438382522 or drop into the shop and have a chat at 34A Mair Street East, Ballarat.

Starting on Wednesday 4th April 10.30 – 12 noon children will make a Mothers Day Mouse Pad with Gift Wrapping & a handmade card

Mouse Pad : Image – https://diyprojects.com/diy-gifts-mothers-day-ideas/

 

On Tuesday 3rd April 10-12noon OR Tuesday 10th April 2-4pm children will learn to to create an art piece using the acrylic pouring technique. The acrylic paint and pouring medium is non-toxic and safe for children. Each child will have two (2) art pieces to take home – a heart for mothers day and a canvas for themselves.

And finally on Wednesday 11th April 2 – 4pm children will make a bunch of Mother’s Day Paper Flowers & upcycled tin decorated with lace trim. A gift tag will be made and attached.

Paper Flowers & Tin Vase Image – https://diyprojects.com/diy-gifts-mothers-day-ideas/