Contemporary Clay Masterclass with Juz Kitson

Join acclaimed Australian artist Juz Kitson for a two-day masterclass in experimental porcelain, designed to deepen your understanding of the material and explore innovative techniques for manipulating it. Participants will be challenged to push the boundaries of porcelain, creating a collection of experimental works that reflect personal themes and concepts.

Under Juz's guidance, participants will develop their own series of ceramic pieces, incorporating other materials as appropriate. The course begins with curated exercises and demonstrations, offering insight into advanced methods of shaping and manipulating porcelain clay. This masterclass goes beyond the basics of handbuilding, providing a comprehensive learning experience through observation, explanation, and imitation within a welcoming and professional studio environment.

Selected pieces will be fired in the NAS kilns after the workshop. Please note, it may take up to four weeks after your course ends for works to be available for collection. We will notify you when they are ready for pick up.

• The course fee accommodates a limited class size, fostering a more personal learning experience.

• The course is for intermediate to advanced level students over the age of 18.

Art Materials

Students must supply their own art materials, please refer to the list below. 

• Towel and protective clothes (old shirt or apron) 

• Clay will be purchased directly from Juz Kitson for this workshop. ‘Porcelain Queen’ is her unique, imported porcelain sourced from Jingdezhen China, the ancient porcelain city.

• 4 kg bags of porcelain cost $38. Two bags per student are recommended for this workshop.

• newspapers

• masking tape

• inspirational images / reference images or books

• iPad

• pen and notebook

• A4 or A3 drawing pad

• rolling pin

• basic ceramics tool kit

• old fork

• plastic water container

• We recommend students bring a P2 KN95 disposable mask 

• Enclosed footwear is essential in all studios on campus.