Workshop
Day 2 – Sat 25 May 10am-12.30pm
Workshop $140 Members $155 Full + $35 materials fee to be paid on the day
This covers all materials & firing costs.
Quirky Clay
Create three quirky pots that will be glazed and fired, guided by ceramicist and teacher Gerry McDonald.
In this workshop for beginners, Gerry will teach you the basics of pottery in a fun and inspiring way.
He will expertly guide you, step by step, to make 3 quirky pieces over two weekends, a pinch bowl with curly legs, a coil pot and a gorgeous little cylindrical birdhouse! As well as learning great new skills, you will get to take home three wonderful works of art made by you!
Day 1 – Sat 18 May 10am-3pm -Working with clay, learning techniques and building your pieces.
Day 2 – Sat 25 May 10am-12.30pm – Glaze your pots, learn & play with glazes and explore the wild and wonderful colours Gerry uses in his work.
Join us for this wonderful clay workshop. No previous experience necessary!! All welcome.
Gerry McDonald has been a teacher for over 23 years. He runs pottery classes at his studio in Campbells Creek and has a stall selling ‘quirky birds’ and other treasures at the Castlemaine Artists Market. He is a great teacher and will make you feel confident in building new skills.
See his work at https://newsteadopenstudios.org/our-artists/gerry-mcdonald/