My account | Parramatta Clay & Arts Inc. https://parraclay.org An Artist run co-operative offering pottery classes in Parramatta Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:24:35 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Sunday Afternoon Class- Hand Building / Ceramics Sculptural https://parraclay.org/product/sunday-afternoon-class-hand-building-ceramics-sculptural/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:05:52 +0000 https://parraclay.org/?post_type=product&p=4725 Peter has extensive experience as a ceramic artist. He loves sharing his passion for specialist glazes and surface decoration. This course is designed as an introduction to hand building skills for functional or sculptural works.  You will nourish your creativity using basic coil and slab building techniques as well as kurinuki, a Japanese method of carving vessels from a solid block of clay.

You will investigate various surface treatments such as burnishing and texturing in the context of basic glazing techniques and discover ways to bring out the unique character of your work to craft pieces that carry personal meaning and artistic depth.

 

 

 

 

]]> Sunday Morning Class- Introduction to the wheel https://parraclay.org/product/sunday-morning-class-introduction-to-the-wheel/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:03:57 +0000 https://parraclay.org/?post_type=product&p=4724 Suitable for Beginners

This introductory course teaches the fundamental techniques of pottery wheel throwing. You will learn how to wedge and centre clay, form basic shapes on the wheel, trim and refine pots at the leather-hard stage, and glaze your finished pieces.

Students can expect to create approximately 6–8 completed works, with an emphasis on developing skills and craftsmanship—focusing on quality rather than quantity.

 

 

 

]]> Thursday Evening Class- Hand Building / Ceramics Sculptural https://parraclay.org/product/thursday-evening-class-hand-building-ceramics-sculptural/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:02:31 +0000 https://parraclay.org/?post_type=product&p=4723 Diamando is an experienced practicing ceramic artist, community arts facilitator, and art administrator. She has designed this course to introduce you to a variety of hand building techniques for making both functional and non-functional ceramics and to investigate the numerous and diverse ways to adorn your clay surfaces with texture, glaze, and slip. Methods of slab building, coil, and pinch pot construction, are among the skills you will acquire.

Expand your creativity and fortify your sense of well-being in the company of like-minded creatives. Each participant is guided along their unique pottery making journey, to manifest work that is meaningful to you personally.

 

 

]]> Wednesday evening Course – By Invitation https://parraclay.org/product/wednesday-evening-course-by-invitation/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:56:03 +0000 https://parraclay.org/?post_type=product&p=4722 By Invitation only (for experienced students)

 

 

]]> Tuesday Evening Ongoing Wheel (Intermediate level) https://parraclay.org/product/tuesday-evening-ongoing-wheel-intermediate-level-2/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:53:15 +0000 https://parraclay.org/?post_type=product&p=4721 This course gives you the second steps needed after you have practiced the basic techniques such as centring the clay, pulling up and trimming the bases. You will be learning more techniques, using coloured slips, texture and glazing your bisque ware.

 

 

]]> Valentines Day Pottery for Couples https://parraclay.org/product/valentines-day-pottery-for-couples/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:18:03 +0000 https://parraclay.org/?post_type=product&p=4704 Saturday Feb 14,  2026
Time: 10.30 am till 12.30 pm
Cost : $170 / couple
]]> Unleash your inner Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze in this fun and intimate pottery wheel experience! Designed for couples, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the basics of wheel-throwing as you each create a small bowl. Once you’ve built confidence, share a special moment with your partner as you collaborate on the wheel—just like in the iconic scene from Ghost.

]]> Creative Clay Gardens Online Tutorial https://parraclay.org/product/creative-clay-gardens-online-tutorial/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:04:22 +0000 https://parraclay.org/?post_type=product&p=2912 he video is presented by Di Turner, ceramic artist, community arts advocate and Founder of PCAI, along with her 7 year old helper Elyse Turner.

]]> Beginners Wheel Throwing Online Tutorial https://parraclay.org/product/beginners-wheel-throwing-video-tutorial/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:51:12 +0000 https://parraclay.org/?post_type=product&p=2909 Peter is a ceramic artist of renown in the Australian Community who is sharing his many years of making and teaching ceramic arts in community colleges and advanced tertiary education institutions. Peter shares his insightful tips in these videos based on his successful arts experience as a teacher and creator.
When you subscribe to the online classes you will be able to view 9 short videos that cover the processes of wheel work from start to finish and include: wedging the clay; centering and opening the clay ball; bringing up the clay walls; finishing the form. The trimming instructions focus on a very refined process that teaches you how to hold and use trimming tools to refine your pieces.

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16. Moth - 7cm x 8cm $20 a pair: Slip cast with opalescent glaze : By Leanne Allen

38. Green Moths

$20.00

16. Moth – 7cm x 8cm $20 a pair: Slip cast with opalescent glaze : By Leanne Allen

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37. Brown Quail

17. Quails -  W10.5cm x H11.5cm : Slip cast with opalescent glaze : By Leanne Allen

37. Brown Quail

$35.00

17. Brown Quail –  W10.5cm x H11.5cm : Slip cast with opalescent glaze : By Leanne Allen

1 in stock

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]]> 27. Set of 3 Small hand decorated highly coloured bowls https://parraclay.org/product/27-set-of-3-small-hand-decorated-highly-coloured-bowls/ Thu, 11 Nov 2021 02:42:05 +0000 https://parraclay.org/?post_type=product&p=2849
  • 11.5cm x H7cm 2. W12cm x H6.5cm  3. W14cm x H8cm
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    27. Set of 3 Small hand decorated highly coloured bowls
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    27. Set of 3 Small hand decorated highly coloured bowls

    $80.00

    1. 11.5cm x H7cm 2. W12cm x H6.5cm  3. W14cm x H8cm

    By Di Turner

    1 in stock

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    36. Speckled white clay Stoneware jug.
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    36. Speckled white clay Stoneware jug.

    $50.00

    36. Speckled white clay Stoneware jug. By Di Turner

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    35. Set of 3 Blue angels

    $60.00

    35. Set of 3 Blue angels – W85cm x gH12cm By Di Turner

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    ]]>         34. set of 2 small mugs for strong black coffee https://parraclay.org/product/34-set-of-2-small-mugs-for-strong-black-coffee/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:56:56 +0000 https://parraclay.org/?post_type=product&p=2818
    34. set of 2 small mugs for strong black coffee
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    34. set of 2 small mugs for strong black coffee

    $50.00

    34. set of 2 small mugs for strong black coffee -slip cast with opalescent glaze. Each mug holds 200ml. : By Leanne Allen – W8cm x H8cm

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    30. White and terracotta agate-ware vase and bowl set

    30. White and terracotta agate-ware vase and bowl set

    $70.00

    30. White and terracotta agate-ware vase and bowl set – vase W14cm x H13cm bowl W19.5cm x H8.5cm : By Di Turner

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