Pottery Introductory Lesson - Full Day (EBP041) : Gift Voucher

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Ever wanted to make your own ceramics? Then try your hand at the ancient art of pottery under the expert tutorage of a Kiwi potter. Relax and experience the deep satisfaction of completing your own creations while soaking up the ambience of an artists' retreat.

Description

On this course, you will make your own personalised mug in the morning. Then after lunch, you'll make a small sculptural or modelled piece as well as spending up to three quarters of an hour trying out the potter's wheel.

The course begins at 9.00am and the first hour involves preparing the clay and observing demonstrations of techniques used to make very satisfactory hand built mugs.

The rest of the morning is spent practising the technique and building your own mugs with guidance on hand to assist you when needed.

Lunch is provided on this course and afterwards there is a demonstration of a technique used to make small sculptural or modelled pieces. The rest of the afternoon is spent making these.

At some time during the day you will get the opportunity to sit at the potter's wheel (for up to three-quarters of an hour) and have a go at throwing a pot! It is fun, but hard work!

Near the end of the day we get you to select your most successful pieces, name them and place them on the shelves to dry. We will glaze, fire and send them to you ready for use.

Please note: a charge to cover freight and packaging will apply depending on weight and destination.

Island

North Island,

Venue Details

Whatatiri Mountain near Maungtapere, Northland.

Experience Length

AllDay

Session Details

This is a full day course that runs from 9am - 4pm. This course is generally available most days of the week, subject to availability. Bookings should be made at least 3 weeks in advance.

Experience Participants

Courses are run with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 people.

Participant Guidelines

Our courses are designed for adults. However, children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Lunch is included on the day.

Participant Dress Code

It is recommended that you bring an old shirt to wear to protect your clothes. An old hand towel is also handy. Strong flat-heeled shoes are a must. Please remove all rings with stones set in them as the clay can dislodge the stones.

Other Information

We take all care but no responsibility. You participate in this course at your own risk.

VOUCHER VALID FOR : 1 Person (for 6 Months from the date of purchase)