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Classes

The group runs adult and children’s classes with experienced tutors. Classes are run over a 16 week period usually arranged in 8 week blocks with breaks at the school holidays.

The following topics are covered in classes:

Classes 2010

1. Phone the class coordinator Genevieve Forrester Ph 329 9659
2. Email classes@mtpleasantpottery.org.nz
3. Download the brochure and application form  Click Here  and post to
   Mt Pleasant Pottery Classes, C/- Genevieve Forrester, 48 Main Road, Governors Bay, Christchurch 8971

If you phone or email you will still need to complete an application form before commencing classes.

Frederika Ernsten

Frederika started pottery in 1964. She has been a teacher for the last 35 years and has a wide range of knowledge about most aspects of pottery. Her main interest is wheel pottery, form, finish, firing and function are the most important aspect of her teaching.
To visit Frederika's webpage Click Here

Shona Clarkson
Shona has have been potting for over 25 yrs having started in Dunedin and attending the Otago Polytechnic School of Art where she received a Diploma of Ceramic Art in 1990. Since moving to Christchurch Shona has been teaching pottery.
She enjoys working in her home studio always playing and experimenting. Her work has moved from wheel thrown work to hand building. Shona says “I like the freedom to use the clay as a canvas to make marks by stamping, embossing, printing and then shape it into what ever is the project of that time, there will never be enough time to complete my present and future works.” Click Here to visit Shona's webpage

Renate Galetzka
Originally an educator from Germany, I discovered pottery in a hobby class in Christchurch in the mid nineties. Feeling passionately drawn towards it, I soon attended every workshop, class and demonstration I could get my fingers on. I am a student of Frederika Ernsten who I did extensive work experience with.
From 2000 to 2003 my family and I lived in Switzerland where I did a traditional apprenticeship, which gave me a trade certificate as a potter. Now I live and work in Christchurch.

Julie Bartlett
Clay has always been in my life, a sometimes random love affair.
In 2001 I moved to Dunedin to study at the Otago Polytechnic School of
Art. I completed my B...F.A. degree with Ceramics as my major in
2004. In 2006 I was invited to teach at Mt Pleasant Pottery Group
I use various techniques to produce my work, always discovering new
ways of making and decorating.

Geneviève Forrester
I am a Belgian national, originally trained as a scientist and a teacher. I had a first encounter with pottery when, as a young adult, I got interested in the work of a Belgian ceramist, who was close friend of my parents. When my family moved to Christchurch in 2003, I finally realised my long waited dream to join a pottery class and learn more about the craft. I like hand built natural organic forms and animals, but I also throw traditional functional ware on the wheel. Also, when I learn something that I am really passionate about, I like to share it and pass it on for others to enjoy.
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