Term 3 at Clay club for kids!

This term offers a 7 week exploration of ceramics. As we complete a full work cycle, from conception, through construction and firing and glazing. All materials included.

GENTLY GUIDED, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, WITH CLAY, CONNECTING TO OUR OWN CREATIVITY, AS WE EXPLORE A VARIETY OF FOUNDATIONAL, HAND BUILDING TECHNIQUES, SURFACE DESIGN AND GLAZING. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED. OUR HOMESCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL ‘FUTURE ARTISAN’ PROGRAMS, OFFER A WHOLE FAMILY LEARNING OPPORTUNITY, WITH PARENTS WELCOME TO BOOK IN AND LEARN ALONGSIDE THEIR CHILDREN.

NOW OFFERING EARLY RESERVATION TICKETS FOR OUR 2025 PROGRAM.

Monday - homeschool - 7 weeks - July 21 to sept. 15

Tuesday - after school - 7 weeks - July 22 to sept. 16- 3.45pm to 5.45pm

Term 3 weekly schedule -

July 21, 22nd - week 1 - making week

July 28, 29th - week 2 - making week

August 4, 5th - week 3 - making week

August 11, 12th - week 4 - making week

August 18, 19th - week 5 - making week

August 25, 26th - break for drying/firing (no class, this is a scheduled break to allow for drying).

September 1, 2nd - break for drying/firing (no class, this is a scheduled break to allow for drying).

September 8, 9th - week 6 - glazing

September 15, 16th - week 7 - receive finished work, finish any outstanding glazing, end of term celebration, with shared morning tea.

***As it gets colder, work takes longer to dry. A short break in our program is essential to get all the work processed and ready for glazing weeks.***

*any scheduled classes that fall on a public holiday, will go ahead, as we work all public holidays.

Term 3 - at Clay Club for Kids

Introduction to ceramic sculpture and hand building. Creating hand built forms in clay, exploring foundational construction techniques, including surface design and glazing. All materials included.

This program is developed for children and families, seeking a hands on/practical opportunity to connect through creative arts and nature. Ages 7 years and up.

$49 per session x 7 weeks. $343 per term.

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Facilitated by, Zephyr Marama, an experienced ceramics facilitator and mixed media artist. Her practice includes ceramics, textile design, natural dyeing, botanical printing, traditional crafts and slow process herbalism.

At Clay club for kids, we offer ceramics programs for children and adults, held at the Cooroy permaculture gardens and pavilion. Under the large pavilion roof, we will enjoy the immersive medium of clay, at the beautiful permaculture gardens.

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Reservation ticket - purchasing a reservation ticket will hold your child’s place in the program and allow you to pay the full ticket balance closer to the beginning of term 1. Term balance must be paid at program commencement. Once you’ve purchased a reservation ticket, you will be emailed an invoice, to be paid prior to program commencement.

Ticket refunds available, up to 1 week prior to program start date, less booking fees. Reservation ticket is refundable up to 1 week prior to program commencement, less booking fees. No refunds available once program commences, or within 1 week of start of program.