Term to term
term dates | inclusions | re enrolment
an overview to the answers of most commonly asked questions.
Term vacancies go live the first Monday following the last week of each term. Contact us anytime to be part of our early bird waiting list.
Days & dates
TERM 1 | 2024
January 3rd – March 29th
Classes are 8 weeks, once a week for 2 hours.
Level: Absolute beginner | beginner | intermediate – All levels welcome.
These are adult classes – participants must be over 16 years.
Evenings 6-8 p.m Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday
Mornings 10-12 Wednesday | Thursday | Friday
Where: StudioMade 15 Holyrood Ave, Newtown Geelong
inclusions & the extras
Equipment & materials: clay, glaze and tools are provided alongside access to studio equipment.
You are also welcome to bring along your own pottery tools or can purchase from the studio shop if you wish.
Please bring along an apron and hand towel – trimmed finger nails and short sleeves are advised. Closed in shoes are mandatory.
Glazing & Firing: Glazing & decorating techniques are taught during the course – Firing is charged @ $/ per kg per firing. We actively encourage students to be selective and mindful of selecting work to be fired, glazed and fired to completion.
week to week
what to expect
Absolute beginners (and anyone else who might want to take their wheel throwing skills to next level) are taken through their paces in a gentle and supportive manner. Our tutor’s teaching technique is unrushed and passionate – each student will receive 1: 1 tuition – enabling creativity in a nurturing, learning environment.
in the beginning
Over eight weeks you will learn how to make your own pottery from start to finish. Your tutor for studio practice will guide your learning.
- wedge and centre your clay
- begin creating cylindrical forms – focus on pulling up, opening out and compressing the clay base
- select finished forms to continue to practise on next class
practising & learning
The previous week’s pots will be leather hard, you’ll be ready to learn how to -turn and trim all of your pots – select a few ‘keepers’ and throw out ( reclaim ) the rest. Return to week 1’s studio practice and wedge and centre your clay in preparation for more wheel practise. Continue the practice of wedging and wheel work and throw more forms – bowls/ cylinders. Select finished forms to further your practice next week.