January School Holiday Program – pottery, mosaics and drawing

January School Holiday Program – pottery, mosaics and drawing

ClayMotion is offering a great January school holiday program, including pottery, mosaics and drawing …. get the kids creative, off their phones and expand their minds with a huge creativity plunge.

The pottery program includes monsters, fantasy, log cabins and farm animals. The mosaic program includes flowers, birds and yachts. While the drawing includes wolves and dolphins.

What’s not to love and feel inspired by…. and of course parents are welcome to enrol and join in.

All the dates and times of the classes are available in the ENROLMENTS category, and you can enrol online there also, or call me to enrol over the phone if that is more preferable.

So join us for two weeks of fun and creativity – enrol in one class or a few!

**PLEASE NOTE – ClayMotion has relocated to Dunnstown – 10 minutes from the Ballarat CBD – a beautiful country property to further inspire your child’s creativity, and yours too!

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

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Upcoming Pottery Workshops in Ballarat & More

Upcoming Pottery Workshops in Ballarat & More

Hello ClayMotioners

We are past the half way mark for term 4 and what a busy term it has been, and it has been fabulous seeing everyone’s faces back in the studio again!

There are still some great workshops coming up, including acrylic pouring and Olla Making, and this weekend we are excited to be offering an outdoor pottery workshop at my home in Dunnstown,  a short ten minute drive from the Ballarat studio.

During this outdoor workshop we will press leaves, flowers, bark and other organic materials into clay and then form them into dishes, plates, vases, jewellery and more.

This workshop is designed to create a relaxing, stress free environment to rejuvenate after a difficult Covid Lockdown.

The workshop will be topped off with a yummy organic, home cooked sour dough apple bread with tea and coffee.
Click HERE for more info and to ENROL

Olla Making is also coming up. Ollas are an efficient water system for your garden, and during this three hour workshop you will learn to make one so that you will feel confident to replicate the method at home and make as many as you need for your garden.
Click HERE for more info and to ENROL

There are two Acrylic Pouring workshops being offered. One is a basic workshop where all paints are premixed and you will create one painting. The other is an Introduction workshop where you will learn how to mix your own paints and will create tow paintings. After this workshop you will feel confident enough to experiment with your new hobby at home.
Click for more INFO and to ENROL

Meanwhile here are some pics from term 4 pottery fun so far!

Be sure to follow ClayMotion on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM for updates and more arty class fun!

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Online Classes – Pottery, Mosaics, Drawing, and more

Online Classes – Pottery, Mosaics, Drawing, and more

We are, as of yesterday, transitioning back to online classes for pottery, mosaics and drawing for both adults and children.

Pottery classes have started, however mid term enrolments are welcome. Mosaics and Beginners Drawing are starting soon.

Upon enrolment materials can be collected touch free in store, delivered contact free within the Ballarat area or delivered Australia Wide via Australia Post at additional cost.

The day before the class an invite to attend is sent via email which you click on at class time to join – its that easy!

All classes are livestreamed for real time attendance, and are recorded so that if you can’t attend on the day you can catch up on any missed classes. Recording also means that if you can’t do the course at the specified time you can enrol and complete the course in your own time. It also means you can enrol mid-course and catch up or do the entire course at your own pace, and also means all students can watch the class more than once.

Guidance is also provided via FB messenger, text, phone and email.

More details and course outlines can be seen on the product pages in the shop.

See the ENROLMENTS page to browse courses or click to go directly to POTTERY MOSAICS DRAWING

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

Please read ClayMotion Terms & Conditions HERE

Ballarat School Holiday Program Starts This Week

Ballarat School Holiday Program Starts This Week

The Ballarat School Holiday Program starts tomorrow and we are excited about starting face to face classes again!

We are offering pottery, mosaics and acrylic pouring.

Hygiene measures are in place with hand sanitiser being dispensed as the children enter the front shop, and no communal drinking mugs (bring your own drink bottle) or communal towels. Paper towels are available for clean up at the end of class.

Places are limited due to physical distancing protocols so I have put on a few extra classes to meet demand…. following are the vacancies left for classes :

June 30 pottery 1.30-3.30 3 vacancies
July 1 mosaics 10.30-12.30 4 vacancies
July 2 acrylic pouring 10.30-11.30 6 vacancies
July 7 pottery 1.30-3.30 1 vacancy
July 8 mosaics 10.30-12.30 2 vacancies
July 8 pottery 1.30-3.30 2 vacancies
July 9 acrylic pouring 1p.30-11.30 4 vacancies

I recommend booking as soon as possible as I won’t be adding any additional times.

Book ONLINE or call me 0438382522

Be sure to follow ClayMotion on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM for updates and more school holiday fun.

Please read ClayMotion Terms & Conditions HERE

Online Pottery Class at ClayMotion Ballarat Victoria

Term Two Online Art Classes – Update

Term Two Online Art Classes – adults and children

ClayMotioners, I hope you and your families are well.

What a whirlwind 2020 has been for everyone with lots of lifestyle adjustments and new ways of thinking coming into play in our lives.

In response to this I am working hard to develop a series of online art classes to suit different skill levels for existing and new students.

Fees will remain the same for all courses with some fabulous extras thrown in such as materials, personalised tuition and feedback within class, the ability to ask questions outside class time via email or Facebook messenger, and exclusive membership to private ClayMotion Facebook Groups (there will be one for pottery, mosaics, drawing, kids, etc) which will feature extra bonus projects and the ability to interact with others in the class and also ask questions of me.

The online mosaic and drawing classes will be structured as usual as within those classes everyone will be working on the same project. ***UPDATE – drawing is now available for enrolments HERE

I will also be working towards developing more class content for general children’s art classes.

As existing pottery students will now there are usually different skill levels within classes, but being online this will not be manageable for students to gain the most from their class. As a result the classes will be broken up into wheelthrowing and hand building classes.

Each week a different technique will be taught …. for example, in the wheelthrowing course one week may be throwing a bowl…. but you may already know how to throw a bowl. So the idea will be for you to push that boundary and try throwing a larger bowl, or manipulate the clay while still wet or do a different decorating technique…. while the students who don’t know how to throw a bowl will practice those basic steps. This way I  can cater for everyone within the class.

The structure of the classes and the weekly projects will be in the course description when it goes up on the website. If there are some projects you don’t want to do you can attend the classes that interest you on a casual basis.

TERM FEES – why are they the same?

I am committed to doing my best to keep the studio in Mair Street East open. I know how many within the community love the space…. but that means I have to keep paying my outgoings so that I can reopen the studio classes when the current crisis passes. In order to remain viable for the future the fee structure needs to remain the same (that’s why I have introduced bonus goodies) with a freeze on rises for the remainder of the year (usually I implement increases at the beginning of the new financial year).

WHAT DO I GET FOR MY FEE?

You will still receive personalised demonstrations and tuition within the online experience, plus have the ability to email or FB message me outside of class time for additional assistance and feedback.

You will still learn within a positive and relaxed environment with others within the group providing the social interaction and casual chatting so many of us are now missing out on.

You will receive exclusive membership to a private Facebook group where bonus projects and tutorials will be available. You will also be able to interact with others in the group who are also members of the class and maintain social interactions – something many of us are missing at the moment.

Materials are still included (except pottery, see below) and may be picked up in store or delivered touch free within the Ballarat area or Australia wide through Australia Post.

Pottery Class (adults and kids) – upon enrolment you will receive a block of general purpose white stoneware clay and a basic tool kit. Each weekly project will have a set of materials required. These will be provided upon enrolment with your block of clay and tool set. Firing fees will then be charged as per usual.

Finally, thankyou to everyone for your ongoing support. While getting into the swing of running the online classes there will be ‘teething’ problems, and I thank in advance you for your understanding.

Together we can do this!

Check out what class fun was in the old days – visit the ClayMotion Facebook or Instagram page for lots of images and even more info.

Please read ClayMotion Terms & Conditions HERE

 

Online Classes – the school holiday program and term two will be online

Online Classes – ClayMotion Classes are ceasing this Week – the school holiday program and term two will be online

I am so sorry to be closing our classes for the remainder of term one and most likely term two…. but I do have lots of ideas in the pipeline to help us all stay connected and happy … click on the image below to check out the video for more info and scroll down to read more info.

So here is what’s happening in dot points

  • ClayMotion will be open 11-3pm Tuesday to Friday for buying clay and art materials and care packages. Once online classes begin works created can  be dropped off for kiln firing. Hygiene protocols and social distancing will also be observed during these short visits.
  • Pottery, mosaics and drawing students will be affected by this last week cancellation and will be contacted individually with info about an online tutorial for this final class.
  • The school holiday program will go ahead online as much as I can – by that I  mean the time I have to make online tutorials…. I will doing my best to get all the info out so people can enrol.
  • Term two will be online classes …. I will try to get as many videos up as possible for pottery, mosaics, drawing, acrylic pouring, etc – enrolments will be taken online or over the phone as has always been the case. I will put out another newsletter when all this is in place.
  • Arty Crafty Care Packages – these packages will be available online & in store. If purchased online they will be picked up from my door and delivered to your door with touch-free delivery. These care packages are great for the school holidays, for those self isolating, if you are preparing for self isolating or know someone who is,  and make great gifts. They are not on the website as yet and I am working hard to get everything in place – another newsletter will be sent to update you on their availability.

Arty Crafty Care Packages ClayMotion Ballarat Victoria

Finally – the situation is very dynamic and the above could change at any moment, such as the shop front remaining open – but even if this happens I will be working from home to create online classes and prepare care packages as I believe doing arty crafty activities helps us refocus our mind and this helps alleviate stress and anxiety which allows us to relax, and this is very important in our current worrying situation where the news and our thoughts seem saturated with just one thing – both for me and for you too.

Stay positive and healthy everyone and stay tuned for future updates.

And be sure to check out the BLOG and follow the ClayMotion Facebook and Instagram pages for lots of images and even more info.

 

Upcoming Classes & Workshops this Week at ClayMotion

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.

pottery bus tour to the Warrandyte Pottery Expo.

Ballarat Pottery Bus Tour to the Warrandyte Pottery Expo

Ballarat Pottery Bus Tour to the Warrandyte Pottery Expo

Book your seat HERE

ClayMotion is excited to be hosting our first pottery bus tour from Ballarat to this years Warrandyte Pottery Expo on Sunday 23rd February.

Hosted on the beautiful Warrandyte riverbank, the Expo, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is hosting 70 Australian ceramic artists and two international artists – John Higgins and Richard Phethean.

You will have the opportunity to chat with these artists and invest in their unique artworks.

In the wake of Australia’s devastating bushfires this year the expo is also supporting relief charities with potters exhibiting/demonstrating donating pots in a specially set-up fundraising tent.

The Expo has a huge range of fun activities on the day for all ages including:

Music Program all day Sunday.

TENT TALKS with Slow Clay to inform and inspire.

Manningham Arts Centre and Clayworks will offer children’s clay workshops all weekend and wheel throwing demonstrations for the public.

“Cups to Go” – cups handmade by exhibitors for sale with your coffee to enjoy with freshly filled baguettes from Warrandyte’s cafe “Now and Not Yet” or delicious crepes and salads from Stephane le Grand and Ice creams and smoothies available from Max and Marilyn at Ice Indulgence – this is what we will have for lunch! YUM!

On our journey to Warrandyte we will stop mid-point at the Jolly Miller Cafe for a morning tea break, where you can choose from Coffee, Tea or hot chocolate and a range of muffins and slices.

Morning Tea is included in the bus tour fee.
Lunch at the Expo and dinner at The Grand Hotel in Warrandyte are not included.

We will be travelling in a comfy air conditioned mini bus.

Tour Itinerary:

8.30 : meet at ClayMotion Sunday 23rd February.
9.30 – 10.00 : morning tea at the Jolly Miller Cafe
11.00-11.30 : arrive at the Expo
11.30-1.00 : wander & explore
1.00 : meet for lunch
2.00-5.30 : wander & explore
5.30 : leave
6.00 : dinner at The Grand Hotel, Warrandyte
7.30 : leave
10.00 : arrive at ClayMotion

Lots of pottery fun from previous workshops can be seen on the ClayMotion FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM pages – so be sure to follow us for updates.

Please read ClayMotion Terms & Conditions HERE

Term One Classes & Workshops at ClayMotion

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

January School Holiday Program at ClayMotion, Ballarat, Victoria.

Happy New Year ClayMotioners and I hope you  had a great Christmas too!

It is with a heavy heart that I write this blog post in the wake of the catastrophic bushfires throughout Australia, but hopefully the January School Holiday Program will bring some relief and happiness into peoples lives.

We have a great program lined up for the last two weeks of January with both Workshops and Drop in Days suitable for all ages.

Scroll down for a schedule of whats on offer and if you have any further enquiries ring me on 0438382522

More detailed info and enrolments are available HERE and, of course, no bookings are required for Drop in Days.

Parents are also welcome to enrol in the workshops and Drop in Days are suitable for all ages.

Jan 14th – Pottery Monster Mugs 10.30-12.30pm ~ ClayMotion Craft Corner 1-4pm
Jan 15th – Mosaic Picture 10.30-12.30pm ~ ClayMotion Craft Corner 1-4pm
Jan 16th – Acrylic Pouring 10.30-12.30pm ~ ClayMotion Craft Corner 1-4pm
Jan 17th – ClayMotion Craft Corner 10.30-4pm
Jan 18th – Drop in Day – Have a go on the Pottery Wheel 10.30-3.30pm
Jan 21st – Pottery Fantasy Creatures 10.30-12.30pm ~ ClayMotion Craft Corner 1-4pm
Jan 22nd – Mosaic your Initial 10.30-12.30pm ~ ClayMotion Craft Corner 1-4pm
Jan 23rd – Acrylic Pouring 10.30-12.30pm ~ ClayMotion Craft Corner 1-4pm
Jan 24th – ClayMotion Craft Corner 10.30-4pm
Jan 25th – Drop in Day – Acrylic Pouring 10.30-3.30pm

More Workshop and Drop in Day fun can be seen on the ClayMotion FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM pages – so be sure to follow us for updates.

Please read ClayMotion Terms & Conditions HERE