Sydney Design Festival 2019 details

11 March, 10am–12.30pm

In this workshop, children will explore the joys of clay while raising their awareness about the endangered animals of our planet. The cookie jars will provide a reminder about the need to care for our endangered species.

Children will embellish pre-made wheel-thrown lidded forms to which they will add animal features using clay. The lidded jars will then be decorated with coloured slips.

Pieces will be bisque fired and glazed and will be ready for collection approximately 3 weeks after this workshop.

PCAI Studio and Gallery
11 March, 2–5pm

In Parramatta alone, over 30,000 disposable coffee mugs go into bins each week. Join this adult workshop and make your own personalised coffee mugs and cups that can be substituted for your daily disposable cup.

The ceramic mugs will be made with high fire clay, using a slip casting method or a hand building slab technique. A handle, if desired, will be extruded and added to the mug. The mug will be decorated with clay, texture or coloured underglazes.

Pieces will be bisque and glazed fired and ready for collection in 3 weeks from workshop.

Sunday 4 September

10 am–1 pm

This is an opportunity for you and your child to work together on a fun clay project. You will construct a contemporary sculptural form such as those you might see in public art installations. They may be cubic or flat or circular forms – anything goes as long as it is technically strong. Our tutor will be on hand to help you with your design concepts.

The clay will be rolled flat, allowed to stiffen a little, then joined using slurry. Prior to joining, the pieces will be textured and imprinted. This technique enables the glaze to highlight the imprinted design within the piece when fired.

At the end of the workshop you will have made a sculptural piece to add to your home or garden. Artworks completed on the day will need to be dried and fired in the kiln to be collected at a later date.

No experience necessary. For ages 5+.

Note: The venue is four blocks from Parramatta Station. There is free street parking out front on Sundays.

14 Hunter Street, Parramatta, 2150

Tickets

Children & Parent/carer: $45

extra child: $15

Enquiries

Sunday 11 September

10 am–1 pm

Children will learn the art of constructing a usable mug from soft clay.

Using hand-building techniques, the mug form will be rolled and joined to form a cylinder, then a handle is added and finally texture and/or colour is applied to the surface of the mug.

The mugs can be comical or made specifically for a friend or family member. You can personalise them with names, add design features to them like big handles or feet – whatever takes your fancy.

No experience necessary. For ages 5+

The mugs will need to be collected at a later date after firing.

Note: The venue is four blocks from Parramatta Station. There is free street parking out front on Sundays.

14 Hunter Street, Parramatta, 2150

Tickets

Child: $30 per child

Enquiries

pa*******@***il.com

0415 414 589

Sunday 11 September

2 pm – 5 pm

Slab ware is a terrific way to make clay forms. The clay is rolled flat and allowed to stiffen just enough so it can be cut and formed into shapes and assembled using slurry and sponges.

In this three-hour workshop participants will be amazed at the 3D forms such as vases and vessels that can be constructed. For example, many 1950s vases were constructed using this technique.

Tutors will be on hand to help you design your concept, however the technique is quite simple. As long as the pieces are joined well, you will be amazed how easily you can design and assemble your slab ware.

The pieces will be coloured or textured prior to assemblage to provide a unique piece for your home. Works will be fired and clear glazed and ready to collect three weeks after the workshop.

Note: the studio is four blocks from Parramatta Station. There is free street parking out front on Sundays.

14 Hunter Street, Parramatta, 2150

Tickets

Adult: $30

Enquiries