Term Classes | Parramatta Clay & Arts Inc. https://parraclay.org An Artist run co-operative offering pottery classes in Parramatta Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:22:28 +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 (Beginners and Ongoing Students welcome ) 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.

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