Pottery for Beginners
Course Overview
This three-week course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental techniques and concepts of pottery!
Whether you are a complete novice or have some previous experience, this course will provides a solid foundation in the basics of clay work.
Throughout the course, students are taught the necessary skills for hand-building techniques such as pinch, coil, and slab construction, as well as wheel throwing. Basic decoration and glazing techniques are also covered. Additionally, students will learn about the properties of clay, firing, and glazing.
No prior experience is necessary, but students should be prepared to get their hands dirty and be willing to experiment and have fun with clay. Come and join us for a creative and rewarding experience!
Please Note
For the Pottery for Beginners course, there is a gap between session 2 and session 3 to allow enough time for drying and firing your works. The course dates for Pottery Beginners are as follows:
Term 1: February 17th, February 24th & March 9th
Term 2: May 11th, May 18th & June 1st
Term 3: August 10th, August 17th & August 31st
Term 4: November 9th, November 16th & November 30th
Receive 10% Discount
If you join any of our creative courses, you will receive a 10% discount off full-priced items at Eckersley’s Art & Craft. Discount applies on presentation of course receipt. Stores included are Eckersley’s Chatswood & St. Leonards.
Share this link via
About the tutor
Victoria De Aboitiz
Hi, I am Victoria! I studied Ceramics in various studios in South America. I've been teaching at NSCC since 2022. My background influences my understanding of ceramics by highlighting the conception of community and cultural ceramic traditions in the making and guides me to work with local materials extracted by myself. I'm constantly learning from all environments, exploring techniques and technologies in my studio in Sydney's Inner West. Bridging different worlds is a special place for my work to occur in.
Tutor's Personal Page