CCPS COURSE IN CLAY Term 3 2024 Wheel & Hand Building- Thursdays 6.30- 9 pm

Mixed Hand Building & Wheel Throwing

Beginners & Intermediate with Jeltje-Buijtendorp

Thursdays - 6.30 to 9 pm

COST: $365

8 week course

Minimum 7 students per class

Please read the carefully, prior to making your booking - also in FAQs below.

TEACHER PROFILE: Jeltje Jansen-Buijtendorp

I grew up in the Netherlands and came to Australia in 1998. The beautiful colours and textures of the Australian landscape inspire me and are shaped by my Dutch-Frisian heritage. Clay is a very versatile medium and it gives me the opportunity to let my mind wonder and the freedom to create and express myself.

For me it is important pieces have a function and are visually attractive and tactile. Because I prefer to make individual objects, I like to embrace the little imperfections that come with the process of creating by hand.

These days I divide my time working and teaching from my studio in Mount Colah and am fortunate to be able to share my enthusiasm for clay teaching adults in the workshop at the Central Coast Potters Society. My aim is to give students an opportunity to explore their creativity in an informal and relaxed setting.

WEEKLY PROGRAM MIXED CLASSES

Students of differing levels of expertise will be accommodated within this class, making their term of using clay an enjoyable experience.

Bring along own towel and apron. Covered shoes are essential.

Week 1: Overview of the course, introduction to clay and the ceramic process, main tools and their uses, clay preparation techniques (wedging), intro to pinching, coiling, slab and mould techniques.

Week 2: Refresher on preparation of clay to assist with intro to wheel forming – starting with how to centre clay on the wheel, demonstrations on ‘opening out’ and ‘pulling up’, compressing bases – aiming to create cylindrical forms on the wheel.

Week 3: Decorating techniques for leather hard vessels and demonstration on turning/trimming leather hard pots, turn/trim and finishing techniques for hand build forms. First intro to glazes, preparing test tiles and demonstration of glaze applications. Prepare for bisque.

Week 4-6: Continue making and concentrate on refining forms. Prepare for bisque.

Week 7: Learning about and applying decorative techniques, liquid underglaze colours and possible use of tissue transfers. Discussion of glazes based on sample tiles. Last day to build

Week 8: Finish works, students apply glazes to all their work for final firing.

Clay Allocation

6 kg of stoneware clay is included in the class cost, as well as any firing and glazing required for this amount. If needed, a small amount of extra clay can be purchased; contact your teacher for more details.

SKILLS OUTCOMES

On completing this course, you will have developed skills in:

• making a pinch pot;

• rolling clay slabs and making a cylinder;

• knowing a variety of clay bodies;

• creating textured surfaces using stamps and impressions;

• making coils and creating a coil-built form;

• wedging and weighing clay;

• introduction to kilns and different glaze applications, decorating techniques.

Please read the carefully, prior to making your booking - also in FAQs below.

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There is plenty of on and off-street parking. However, we are located near several schools and when they have events, there can sometimes be difficulty finding a park close by. Please ensure you park legally to avoid a Council parking infringement.

What can I bring into the event?

Please refer to the list in your welcome email.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

If you have any queries, please contact the Education Manager via [email protected]

What's the cancellation policy?

Central Coast Potters Society (CCPS) courses are subject to the CCPS Cancellation Policy.

Read the CCPS Cancellation Policy carefully, prior to making your booking.

When booking and paying for a course with CCPS, please consider the following:

1. It takes considerable preparation and organisation by unpaid CCPS volunteers, to present course options and process payments. Choose carefully;
2. Bookings are final and non-transferable to other dates;
3. Cancellations made up to 7 days prior to a course commencing can be made through Eventbrite by the attendee;
4. Cancellations made up to 4 days prior to a course commencing must be made by contacting the Education Manager via [email protected]. An administration charge of $60 will apply in this instance;
5. Cancellations made less than 4 days prior to a course commencing are non-refundable, unless another attendee can take your place;
6. Bookings may be transferred to a friend. It is your responsibility to transfer funds between yourself and your friend. Notify the Education Manager of this change via [email protected], with the new attendee’s name, email address and phone number;
7. Partial or full non-attendance at a course will result in forfeiture of fees paid.

While CCPS recognises there are occasions when cancellation is unavoidable, requests for a full refund will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The CCPS Management Committee may consider a written appeal where extenuating circumstances exist. Such an appeal must be addressed to the Education Manager via [email protected].

If CCPS must cancel a course, or move a course date, we will endeavour to notify enrolled attendees a minimum of 24 hours prior to the course commencing. Attendees affected will have the option of booking into a different course (course fees may vary), or a full refund.

Before committing to attend a course, CCPS requests that members & non-members carefully consider their commitment to attend.

CCPS Management Committee

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, you do not need it. We will have all the details.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, you can update your contact details. Please email the Education Manager via [email protected].

Is my registration fee or ticket transferable?

Yes, please refer to the CCPS Cancellation Policy above.

Is it OK if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

We would prefer you provide us with the correct attendee details.

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