Gold Coast

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Craft

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Pottery

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Wheel Throwing

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Kid Friendly

Pottery Wheel Course for Beginners

Learn wheel throwing pottery for beginners over 5 weeks on the Gold Coast!

Firebird Studios

5.0 (87)

2k followers

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5 x 2 hours

1 to 6

$535 (Afterpay available)

Gold Coast

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Pottery

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What you'll do

Sink your hands into some clay and learn the relaxing art of wheel throwing at this hands-on five-week course on the Gold Coast!

This exciting course is the ultimate introduction to the pottery wheel and will get you feeling confident with clay in no time.

During this course, you'll learn the basics of wheel throwing and gain confidence with clay. No experience is necessary - this class is perfect for beginners! You'll learn how to prepare clay, center, open, and create cylinders and bowls. You'll also learn about trimming and adding handles to your pieces.

Here's a breakdown of what you'll learn each week:

Week One: Get familiar with clay and learn how to prepare it. Discover how the wheel works and practice centering and opening. By the end of the session, you'll have made your very own cup!
Week Two: Learn the art of trimming and add a handle to your cup. Understand the difference between cylinders and bowls and create your own beautiful bowls.
Week Three: Explore the technique of trimming a foot ring and discover how to throw on a bat. Create stunning plates to add to your collection.
Week Four: Master the art of trimming a double foot ring. Get creative by making bottles and learn the basics of glazing.
Week Five: Learn how to trim bottles and discover different glazing techniques to give your pieces a unique finish.

Throughout this course, you'll be working with top-quality materials and guided by experienced instructors. Don't worry if you're new to pottery - this class is designed to be fun and stress-free. And the best part? You'll get to keep all your creations and take home the skills to continue DIY pottery.

Join us for this transformative wheel throwing course in the Gold Coast and immerse yourself in the relaxing and creative world of pottery.

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Add-on available for this class

Glaze Session ($25)

You can add these when you book (optional).

Knowledge required

Absolute beginners welcome

What you'll get

All materials, a set of tools to keep, all firings.

What to bring

Everything is provided except you should bring your own bath towel to put on your lap (and an apron if you have one!)

Session repeats

This class series runs over 5 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Firebird Studios - 1/20 Hutchinson Street, Burleigh Heads QLD

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Firebird Studios

5.0 (87)

2k followers

We teach every aspect of pottery from introductory workshops through to masterclasses.

At Firebird Studios we are so proud of the quality of work and the quality of potter that we have created. Our combined wealth of experience in the team is such an inspiration to many in our community. The teachers are all so pleased to pass on their knowledge to the students coming through our doors... They willingly give of themselves from their experience - from various artistic backgrounds - and add greatly to our offerings.

We are motivated by encouraging our students to explore their creativity and to bring out their own style. Creativity is the core of our teaching, with technical expertise incorporated to achieve a professional standard!