Pottery

Pottery is a primitive art which dates back to before Ancient Egyptian civilisations.

Making Pottery involves hand building, shaping, wheel throwing or sculpting a vessel or art form out of clay. These objects are then fired in a large oven (called a kiln) and become as strong as stone.

There are many types of clay, decoration styles, glazing techniques and firing temperatures. In modern pottery, most items are fired to bisque (1000?) then glazed and fired a second time to a higher temperature.

Pottery is an activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. The Shorncliffe Pottery Club Inc has been potting in the local area for 30 years and now has become part of the Sandgate PCYC.

Benefits of Pottery

Some benefits to learning pottery include gaining creativity, skill building and self esteem growth.  The pottery classes aim to allow the participants to:

• Gain better hand to eye co-ordination

• Participation in a historic activity

• Use the things you make, in your home

• Look up ideas in our communal pottery books

• Utilise our fully equipped studio

• Learn to turn your creative ideas into an artwork you can hold in your hand

• Fun team environment

• Watch other more experienced artists at work

• Access to Firing Services

Our Classes

Hand Building & Sculpting

Learn Coil, Pinch and Slab techniques. Make a functional vessel, an animal, the human figure or a plaque for your room.

Wheel Throwing

Learn to use the Pottery Wheel and make bowls, plates, vases or even a whole dinner set. Usually takes 10 lessons to gain proficiency.

Kids Classes

Thursday Afternoon Kids Club sessions for children aged 5 to 17 Currently seeking “KIDS CLUB” members, to attend a 1.5 hour class. Sessions run in 8 week blocks, on a project by project basis. To be involved, enrolment is required . Please contact TANIA on 0404 083 109 or email tattyk@aapt.net.au for an enrolment form.

Our Pottery instructors Melanie &Tania have a variety of qualifications and experience. Come in and meet us.

2008 Times and Costs

Use of tools and equipment is included in membership. Clay is available to purchase.  Firing Services are available both for members and direct to the public.