T2 Wednesday Morning
Wheel throwing and hand building | 3 April - 5 June
Details
Our community-centered studio provides an environment to nurture your interest in pottery while forging lasting connections. Join a mixed-level pottery class for curious beginners and experienced clay enthusiasts alike. We offer hand building and wheel work, taught by an experienced facilitator. • Term 2 2024: Wednesdays 3 April - 5 June (9 sessions) | 9:30am - 12:30pm• > Arrive & set up from 9:30am, teacher (Tash) on duty from 10am > Move freely between hand building and wheel > 10 spaces around hand building table and 7 wheels > Fee all inclusive of clay + firing + paints + extensive dip glaze library + studio time > Optional 10th class on public holiday 1 May for an extra R400 Beginners are encouraged to spend the first 4 lessons of term doing hand building before trying the wheel out. Demos are 10am each class Example of what we might teach (optional to join, it can vary depending on the group): Class 1 Welcome, wedging demo, pinch pots Class 2 Joining pinch pots to make a vase Class 3 Coiling Class 4 Slab rolled vessels Class 5 Throwing a cylinder on the wheel Class 6 Glazing and Trimming a cylinder Class 7 Throwing bowl forms (wider forms for more advanced) Class 8 Greenware decorating techniques and glazing Class 9 Agateware Class 10 Glazing & end of term festivities •••• PLEASE READ: • The Clay Hands studio is a safe, respectful, non-judgemental creative space to support the innate creativity within us while learning a new skill and playing freely. • Dates and catch-ups: Catch-up classes cannot be carried over to following terms, please arrange timeously and give us at least 24hours notice when missing a class so that we can fill someone else in to your spot. Please check dates carefully. • Items made in the classes will be stored in the studio for only 2 months after student leaves the studio. • Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received less than 5 business days before the term begins unless that space can be filled. Please read our policies page carefully. • Parking and security: Roger, our amazing security guard, will help you find parking on Victoria Road or surrounding streets and will walk you to and from the car.
Cancellation Policy
• If notice of cancellation is received more than 5 days before the workshop, class, or course, your fee will be refunded less a 10% cancellation fee. • Refunds will not be issued for cancellations made less than 4 business days before the program begins, unless the space can be filled. • No refund is issued if you cancel or do not show up on the start date. • In the event of illness or emergency, you’re welcome to send someone in your place. Please email their name and contact details to info@clayhands.co.za before the session. • Clay Hands reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a workshop, class, or course due to low enrolment or unforeseen circumstances. Should this happen, you’ll be notified by email or phone at least 4 business days in advance and receive a full refund.
Contact Details
Clay Hands, Victoria Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa