Pottery Classes for Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced 

Choose the class that suits you. 2019 Classes - First Term runs  February 11th to April 4th. 
All classes are run by our friendly, highly experienced club tutors and can be booked via:
Email: mtpleasantpottery@gmail.com 
We look forward to meeting you.

2019 brochure

Pottery Class Proposal (Full details in Club News page)
This would suit anyone wanting to develop the skill to make a number of items to the same dimensions.
 
Monthly Wheel Work, Intensive, Project based, by Renate Galetzka
Time: last Saturday of the month, 9:30 to 12:30. 10 sessions per year
Max number of students: 5 to 6
Target group: Beginning intermediate to intermediate potter
Prerequisite: Basic centering and throwing ability of small pots and basic form
Course outline
Understand vessels: what makes ie a good mug, bowl or plate (proportion, handle, foot-ring, weight, ease of glaze-ability, etc)
Experiment with shape and form, find your own preferred shape of dish
Learn and practice how to achieve repeatable form
Intro to sketching and basic technical drawing
Understanding shrinkage and how to work it 
Basic understanding of clays and their qualities

​Enquiries for this course has exceeded our expectations; the Saturday course is full and we have two or three vacancies for a Friday course starting the last weekend of February.

Class situation, First Term 2019

Monday Night class – x11 students – x4 on wait list

Wednesday day class –x4 students ** x7 spaces available

Wednesday night class – x6 students, plus Brenda has x2 friends.  No more space available at present as Brenda is a new tutor and would like to test the tutoring water.

Thursday night class – x11 students – no wait list

Friday day class (per month wheel class) – x3 students ** x3 spaces available
 
Saturday day class (per month wheel class_ x6 students. Full.

Classes - Term 1

Club Days

Monday - Beginners +

7PM - 9.30PM
11th February for 8 weeks, Final night Mon 1st April

8 week tuition $120
Club subscription, year $65.00,
Total $185.00

Held in Room 7 & Covers:

Hand Building
Throwing on the wheel
Decorating
Glazing
Firing Techniques
Structure & Form

Wednesday - Beginners +

10AM - 12.30PM
12th February for 8 weeks, Final day Wed 3rd April

8 week tuition $120
Club subscription, yearly $65.00,
Total $185.00

Held in Room 7 & Covers:

Hand Building
Throwing on the wheel
Decorating
Glazing
Firing Techniques
Structure & Form

Thursday - Beginners +

7PM - 9.30PM
14th February for 8 weeks, Final night Thurs 4th April

8 week tuition $120
Club subscription, yearly $65.00,
Total $185.00

Held in Room 7 &
Covers:

Hand Building
Throwing on the wheel
Decorating
Glazing
Firing Techniques
Structure & Form

Tuesday
Club Days

Morning:
10AM - 3.00PM

Evenings:
7PM - 9.30PM

First Saturday of the Month

Morning:
10AM - 12.00PM

2019, Term dates:
Term 1
Monday 11th February through to Wednesday 4th April.
Term 2
Monday 29th April through to Wednesday 19th June.
Term 3 
Monday 22nd July through to Wednesday 11th September.
Term 4
Monday 14th October through to Wednesday 4th December

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

School Holiday Classes

We are arranging Special School Holiday Classes for 12 to 16 year old pupils

School Holiday Young Adults pottery class: an opportunity to show your talent!

We will be holding these classes again in the term 2/term 3 break and want more students to attend. Keep an eye on this site and our face book page for the dates and times.

The first three days  will be spent making pottery plates, bowls, figures, etc with guidance from experienced potters. These will be dried and fired ready for the glazing that will take place on the Friday. The glazed pieces will be fired again and when cooled, will be ready for collection.
These classes are free for these ages but bookings essential for both sessions limited number. 
Bookings at mtpleasantpottery@gmail.com