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ClayMotion Birthday Parties

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Wow, what a beautiful Autumn we are having in Ballarat, and a perfect day for a birthday party at the foot f Mt Warrenheip!!

Today’s birthday was for 11 year old Mikala. Eleven children celebrated Mikala’s birthday busily making treasure boxes, and enjoying the scope fr creativity ClayMotion parties provide. In fact, one 10 year old girl, upon leaving said “I’m so glad you exist because I love art.” – blew me away!!

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And she is right – art is a great way to learn problem solving skills, design skills, motor skills, listening skills and relaxing skills – as well as so much more!

Birthday parties are always successful and a great alternative to some other sugar filled options. Today we made treasure boxes by hollowing out blocks of clay and painting them with coloured slips.

 

For more information visit the Parties page 🙂

And after a busy day I am now relaxing with a wine!! Oops. but I’m writing a blog post – on wait, is that relaxing!?

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Children’s Classes – Finished Works & School Holiday Program

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Happy Easter Everyone!!

Term One has come to an end, but for children there are still fun opportunities over the school break with two workshops being held on each Wednesday of the holidays – in both classes we are making Mothers Day gifts. these gifts will make great pressies for mums, nanas, aunts, sisters, even the neighbour across the road!

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These classes will be lots of fun … check the SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM page for all the details.

But, of course, there was lots of great work made by the children during term one…. check out some of the posts about term one HERE.

Meanwhile here are some finished works by the children during term one … enjoy!

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Some Finished Works from Term One – Pottery in Ballarat

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Term One was a short term due to Easter, and it went so fast!

The dates for term two are on the CLASSES page and I suggest you enrol soon, as places are filling fast. I am contemplating putting on another adults class so the sooner I know numbers the easier it will be to organise times.

There is also a SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM these holidays focusing gifts for Mothers Day, so be sure to check that out.

I have scheduled some WORKSHOPS for term two and term four, both suitable for beginners, so check that page out for more info.

I’ll leave you with some pics of finished artworks from term one, and look forward to term two 🙂

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Busy Start to the Year – Pottery Classes in Ballarat

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Well, here we are past the half way mark of the term, and it has gone so fast! Classes are all full and if many more adult enrolments come in for term two I may have to add a fourth class! I feel a studio extension coming on!!

There has been a wide variety of artwork produced in classes this term – various handbuilding projects, sculpture and wheel throwing.

The CLASSES and SHOP pages have been updated for term two dates and prices, so to enrol or re-enrol simply visit those pages. Please note the adults term is an eleven week term due to this term being only nine weeks due to Easter. This means the fee is a little more, but it was a little less this term.

So without further ado I shall leave you with some pics from the classes during this term – have a great week 🙂

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Children’s Pottery Classes – and there are still a few places available!

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Children’s Pottery Classes in Ballarat

We are a couple of weeks into the term and the children’s classes are making some fantastic creations …. we haven’t glazed anything yet… so stay tuned for future finished awesomeness!

Mid term enrolments are welcome for Saturday morning classes, fees will be adjusted depending on how many weeks are left in the term.

In the meantime here are some pics of the great creations so far this term 🙂

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ClayMotion School Holiday Program January 2016

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ClayMotion School Holiday Program in Ballarat January 2016

All ClayMotion children’s workshops are designed to stimulate and develop children’s thinking and design skills in a relaxed and safe environment.

Workshops are $38.00 including tuition, all materials and firing.

Enrol via the SHOP or phone 0438382522

Parents will be contacted when the creatures are fired and ready to pick up.

January 13th Fantasy creatures 10-12noon

Children will create a fantasy creature from their imagination using the hand modelling and hollowing out technique. Creatures will then be finished with textures and coloured slips..

This is a fun activity designed to stimulate the children’s imagination, and aid dexterity and fine motor skills..

 January 20th Monsters 2-4pm

During this workshop children will create a monster lidded pot using the pinching technique. Details such as eyes, teeth and horns will then be applied. Monsters will then be painted with coloured slips.

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Childrens Pottery Classes: finished artworks

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Childrens Pottery Classes in Ballarat: finished artworks

Wow, where has the time one? there are only two more weeks of term and I haven’t posted any images of finished artwork! I promise to be more vigilant in future…

In the children’s class this term there have been lots of fantasy creatures, which is great. I love it when clay is used as a sculptural medium (as opposed to functional wares, such as bowl & cups – which is also great) and kids imaginations are so fluid!

There will be some children’s school holiday workshops scheduled during January, so be sure to stay tuned by becoming a ClayMotioner and subscribing to the blog 🙂

You can also follow ClayMotion on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram

And without further ado here are the promised creature pics 🙂

 

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ClayMotion Christmas Break up Parties – try something new!

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animated-merry-christmas-image-0259ClayMotion Christmas Party – why not try something different this year for your Christmas break up?

There is nothing better than a glass of wine with a piece of clay in your hand!

This is a great idea for office break ups, sporting clubs, mothers groups, childrens play groups and any social group in general. Packages will vary depending on whether the xmas party is catering for adults or children, but will generally include a range of beverages, finger foods and a clay activity.

Please contact me to discuss your specific needs on 0438382522 or email me on dawn@claymotion.com.au to start the discussion 🙂

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The Term So Far – Pottery Classes in Ballarat

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It has been another busy term with lots of creativity filling the studio. Students are at varying levels with many different interests which means lots of different and interesting projects – this is what makes my job so FUN!

Here’s a few pics of what has been happening in adults classes in the studio so far this term – and remember mid term enrolments are welcome, everyone is at different levels, so even you are a newbie you will not have missed out on anything, so “do yourself a favour”!!

In the meantime here’s a few pics 🙂

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Term Four Children’s Pottery Classes Began this Week

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Term Four Children’s Pottery Classes Began this Week, but it is not too late to join in – mid term enrolments are welcome, with fees being calculated based on how many weeks remain in the term. Your child won’t feel behind as many of the kids work at their own pace on varying projects.

This term classes are on a Saturday morning from 10-11.30am, and parents are welcome to also join the class at a reduced adult fee.

Further enquiries can be made on 0438382522 or dawn@claymotion.com.au

Check out some of the pics from last weeks class 🙂