Pottery Classes for Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced 

Choose the class that suits you. 2021 Classes - First Term to be advised as soon as we have set-up our new rooms
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.

​2021, Term dates: 
Term 1 beginning Monday 1 February.
Term 2 beginning Monday 3 May. 
Term 3 beginning Monday 26 July.
​Term 4 beginning Monday 18 October.

Classes - Term 1, 2021

Club Days

Monday - All skill level class

7.00PM - 9.00PM
8 weeks
Final night

8 week tuition: $
Club subscription:
Total $

Covers:
Hand Building;
Wheel
Decorating
Glazing
Firing Techniques
Structure & Form

Wednesday Night - All skill level class

7.00 to 9.00PM
8 weeks
Final night Wed

8 week tuition:
Club subscription:,
Total $

Covers:
Hand building
Wheel
Decorating
Glazing
Firing Techniques
Structure & Form

Thursday - All skill level class

7.00PM - 9.00PM
8 weeks
Final day Thurs

8 week tuition:
Club subscription:,
Total $


Covers:
Hand Building
Wheel
Decorating
Glazing
Firing Techniques
Structure & Form

Tuesday
Club Days

Day:
10AM - 3.00PM

Evenings:
7PM - 9.30PM

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Wheel Class - Novice skill level class

9.30am - 12.30PM
Last Friday of the month for 5 months per semester


5 month tuition: $130
Club subscription: year $65.00
Total $195.00

Held in Room 7 & Covers:
Wheel
Structure & Form

Wheel Class - Intermediate skill level class

9.30am - 12.30PM
Last Saturday of the month for 5 months per semester


5 month tuition: $130
Club subscription: year $65.00
Total $195.00

Held in Room 7 & Covers:
Wheel
Structure & Form

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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