Pottery Course for Kids (Ages 10-15)
Thursday 5 February from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Thursday 12 February from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Thursday 19 February from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Thursday 26 February from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Thursday 5 March from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Thursday 12 March from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Thursday 19 March from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Thursday 26 March from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Thursday 2 April from 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Over the term, students will experience the complete making process – building, decorating, and firing their own creations to take home at the end.
In the first 3-4 weeks, they will explore foundational pottery skills such as coil and slab building, then combine these techniques to create a variety of unique forms.
The remaining weeks focus on decorating through sculpting, carving, and painting. Final pieces will be finished with a clear glaze and fired, ready to take home.
While the course is centred on pottery, it also aims to equip young students with a creative toolkit to express their artistic vision and take pride in their own work.
This is a drop-off course, parents are welcome to drop their kids off and pick them up at the end of the session.
Course Breakdown
Week 1: Introduction, safety, and pinch pots
Week 2: Coil building for taller forms
Week 3: Slab building for sharp angles
Week 4: Adding texture to surfaces
Week 5: Combining building techniques (Part 1)
Week 6: Combining building techniques (Part 2)
Week 7: Combining building techniques (Part 3)
Week 8: Decorating with underglaze
Week 9: Final decorating and firing
Students should bring:
Apron
Allergen-free snacks
Small objects from home to create texture (such as leaves, shells, or other non-precious items)