T4 Afterschool Hand Building with Clay

Course Description

Learn how to make a range of functional clay objects and fun clay characters. We will be using porcelain paper clay and learning a number of different hand-building techniques over the course. You will also learn how to glaze and the final works will be fired so you can take home to use. This clay course is designed to give students a range of clay experiences and learn a number of different techniques over the term. Term 4 will be focusing on Christmas themes made from clay. Finished work will be fired for you to take home and use. Please note fired works take up to 4 weeks after the end of term to be ready for collection. Students will be notified when the work is ready. About your Tutor: Western Australian ceramic artist, Melanie Sharpham is connected to and inspired by Australia’s natural landscapes. Though her creative business, Eucalypt Homewares (established 2007), she creates decorative and functional handmade slip cast ceramics. She has designed and created a range of Australian botanical tissue transfers for her signature collection, Floralware. Eucalypt Homewares tableware can be found across Australian boutique stores and high end restaurants, including Wildflower, Perth. Melanie has over 25 years of ceramic experience, working and teaching in her pottery studio. A degree in Primary Education and Early Childhood teaching and an Advanced Diploma in Studio Ceramics, Melanie has facilitated primary school artist in residence projects, run PD for teachers and taught students of all ages from Pre - school through to seniors. What to bring: Please wear old clothes/apron Old towel Personal clay tools – optional, tools on site as well Journal and pencil Ideas, creativity, positive attitude A $30 material fee, payable to the tutor at the first class. Includes Porcelain paper clay and other clays purchased from the tutor at cost. (Includes fair use of colourants and glazes) Tools and equipment are supplied. The cost of firing is included in the course fees. All works fired on-site must be produced in your Tresillian class, from clay supplied by or approved by your tutor. Size limit of 30cm for all fired works.