Pottery Classes for Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced 

Classes have been incredibly successful in 2021 at our new building. With more room and increasing interests we are trying to offer more variety of classes of different levels. We are looking forward to expanding and introducing more people to clay! 
Email: mtpleasantpottery@gmail.com 

​2021, Term dates: ​
​Term 4 beginning Monday 18 October.

Classes - Term 3, 2021

Monday - All skill level class

7.00PM - 9.00PM
Beginning 18th October
Final night 6th December

8 week tuition: $160.00
Covers:
Hand Building;
Wheel
Decorating
Glazing
Firing Techniques
Structure & Form

To enrol contact: Alex Prentice, alexprenticefamily@gmail.com

Wednesday Night - All skill level class

7.00 to 9.00PM
Beginning Wed 19th October
Final night Wed 8th December

8 week tuition: $160.00
Covers:
Hand building
Wheel
Decorating
Glazing
Firing Techniques
Structure & Form

To enrol contact: Alex Prentice, alexprenticefamily@gmail.com

Thursday - All skill level class

7.00PM - 9.00PM
Beginning Thurs 20th October
Final day Thurs 9th December

8 week tuition: $160.00
Covers:
Hand Building
Wheel
Decorating
Glazing
Firing Techniques
Structure & Form

To enrol contact: Alex Prentice, alexprenticefamily@gmail.com

Club Days

Tuesday
Club Days

Day:
10AM - 3.00PM

Evenings:
7PM - 9.30PM

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Monthly Friday Wheel Classes for Intermediate Throwers
(Project based)

9.30am to 12.30pm
Duration: 2 Semesters, 5 sessions per semester
Fees per Semester: $180.00
Pre-requisite: Intermediate students
Covers:
Throwing techniques
Turning tips and tricks
Rescue missions
Throwing Tool explanations
Individual style development

Tutor: Renate Galetzka 0211336620
Email: rgaketzka@gmail.com
Note: For more information please read the downloadable PDF at the bottom of the page

Thursday Day Class
(Three Tutors)

9.30am to 11.30pm
Max number of students: 11
Target Group: Potters of all levels
Fees per Term: $150(club members) or $160 (non-club members)
Note: Materials and kiln firings are extra

Term 3 2021
Dates: 29th July to 16th September
Tutor: Shona Clarkson
Term Focus: Handwork icl slab, slab roller and extruder.

Term 4 2021
Dates: 21st October to 9th December
Tutor: Lesley Towart
Term Focus: Sculpture incl coiling and building large pieces.

Term 1 2022
Dates: TBC
Tutor: Renate Galetzka
Term Focus: Wheel work

Note: For more information please read the downloadable PDF at the bottom of the page

Class Information Downloads

Monthly Wheel Classes 2021.pdf
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Health & Safety

Mt Pleasant Pottery Group

Health and safety in the pottery room
Hazards include:

• silica dust particles from clay, which can cause silicosis if inhaled over a long period
• some glaze materials and colorants are toxic or an irritant
• machinery and tools that if not operated correctly can lead to physical injury

These hazards can be controlled by:

• wiping up surfaces and spillages promptly before they dry and create dust
• protecting your clothes with an apron or towel, and laundering clayed clothes separately
• cleaning your tools
• washing your hands
• covering broken skin
• wearing a dust mask and gloves when handling glazes
• when using wheels, keep long hair tied up and do not wear loose clothing

Further information in the booklet "Potters Beware," available in your class-room or at https://ehs.princeton.edu/health-safety-the-campus-community/art-theater-safety/art-safety/ceramics

Managing your work in the classroom

• it is your responsibility to ensure that your individual pieces are clearly marked with your initials or other unique identifier
• please stow your work on the shelves indicated by your tutor
• respect the work of your fellow potters, and do not handle their work
• because of pressure on space, once term is over, your completed work should be collected and any associated firing/glazing charges paid promptly; please note you must pay before uplifting your pots
• We regret we are unable to hold uncollected work indefinitely and reserve the right to dispose of it, after the end of term.
• Dear Students,

 When you make a direct deposit payment online, please ensure to include in the reference:
     1.    Your name (especially if it is different from the account name)
     2.    What it is for, and if for:
             Class Fees: include the term number and if for more than one person include both names.
             Clay: include the bag number & type, e.g. LF18 or Macs white.                
If there is more than one item, indicate all items in the 'particulars' line; (if you can’t fit it into the reference, send an email with the details to Ken at: doidge.ken@gmail.com and put ATTN Treasurer in the subject line)
Our account number is A/c Mt Pleasant pottery, Westpac:  03 1591 0083454 00
Many thanks, Mt Pleasant Committee