Beginner Pottery Classes at Geoff McKinnon Pottery Studio, NSW Verified listing

There’s a ceramics class for everybody. Whether you’re starting out or are a seasoned professional, there is something new to learn and discover.

We teach beginner and advanced level classes, hand-building, wheel-throwing, turning,  decorating, glazing and much more. Our tutors are well-seasoned professional potters with many years of experience.

We understand our students are individuals and don’t teach a one class fits all method.  You are tutored to enhance your abilities, interests, and needs at your own pace and schedule.

Classes are flexible to fit in with today’s busy lifestyles. You can stop or start your subscriptions as you wish.

Unlimited classes, attend whenever you feel like it! No Appointment is Required, $180 per Month after membership purchase, including clay recycling service.

Studio & Class Subscription “Inc Clay Recycling”

$180 Month + Once-off $200 member fee

Studio times:-

• Tuesday Each Week 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm;
• Wednesday Each Week 10:00 am – 2:00 pm;
• Saturday Each Week 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Class/Tuition Times included with the subscription:

• Throwing:- Tuesday 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Wednesday 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
• Handbuilding:- Wednesday 12 noon – 1:00pm

What you need to bring or have organised prior to your visit:- *Clay, *Working Tools, *Pot firing service, Apron & or bath towel.

* Available online here!

Please read the T&C’s at page bottom HERE!

Wheel Throwing Course

Learn to master the principles of wheel throwing from professional tutors.

• How to prepare the clay
• How to choose a clay body
• Which tools to use
• How to center on the wheel
• Learn to create the essential pot design
• And much much more!

Decoration Course

Learn about different decoration and surface technique and treatments on your own thrown or handbuilt pieces.

• Methods suitable for specific materials used on your own pottery ware.
• How to choose a decoration method
• How to apply decoration medium
• What’s the difference between a Glaze, Slip, Underglaze or Engobe
• Effect of the kiln firing
• And much much more!

Handbuilding Course

Learn about wall structure and forming with our handbuilding course.

Explore the various methods of handbuilding including clay joining and forming.

• How to prepare the clay
• How to choose a clay body
• Which tools to use
• How to form a pot without a wheel
• How to use a slump molds
• And much much more!

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