Kids Ceramics Essentials (Ages 9-12)

This 9-week course, running during the school term, introduces the essentials of hand-built pottery in an age-appropriate and engaging way.

Over the term, students will experience the complete making process - building, decorating, and firing their own creations to take home at the end.

In the first 3-4 weeks, they will explore foundational pottery skills such as coil and slab building, then combine these techniques to create a variety of unique forms.

The remaining weeks focus on decorating through sculpting, carving, and painting. Final pieces will be finished with a clear glaze and fired, ready to take home.

While the course is centred on pottery, it also aims to equip young students with a creative toolkit to express their artistic vision and take pride in their own work.

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Term 4 Dates

Thursday  16 October to Thursday 11 December

Course Breakdown

Week 1: Introduction, safety, and pinch pots

Week 2: Coil building for taller forms

Week 3: Slab building for sharp angles

Week 4: Adding texture to surfaces

Week 5: Combining building techniques (Part 1)

Week 6: Combining building techniques (Part 2)

Week 7: Combining building techniques (Part 3)

Week 8: Decorating with underglaze

Week 9: Final decorating and firing

Students should bring:

• Apron
• Allergen-free snacks
• Small objects from home to create texture (such as leaves, shells, or other non-precious items)