Hand Building Ceramics Introduction with Lauren Siemonsma
There are currently no openings available for this course.
Introduction:
Ochre's hand building workshop is a beautiful 'entree' into the world of clay. Hosted in Ochre's beautiful studio in Mullumbimby, come and sip tea and coffee while being guided through all the basics of hand building over four classes. You will be taught how to make a pinch pot, how to coil, how to slab build, how to attach handles, legs, etc...even how to glaze and decorate your beautiful pieces.
These classes are for those who have 'wanted to try pottery for ages!' or maybe have 'but all the way back in high school!!' through to those who 'have been to so many pottery classes recently, I'm obsessed!'
The intention of Ochre's Pottery Classes are to offer you a relaxed, enjoyable class for you to discover your love for clay.
Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.
Click here to read our Refund Policy
We keep our class sizes small so that you get a better experience. Avoid disappointment, enrol early!
These classes are for those who have 'wanted to try pottery for ages!' or maybe have 'but all the way back in high school!!' through to those who 'have been to so many pottery classes recently, I'm obsessed!'
The intention of Ochre's Pottery Classes are to offer you a relaxed, enjoyable class for you to discover your love for clay.
What to bring:
- Apron
- Refreshments
Important information
Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will include your receipt and inform you of the dates, times and venue for your course. It will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you.Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.
Click here to read our Refund Policy
We keep our class sizes small so that you get a better experience. Avoid disappointment, enrol early!
Tutor Profile:
Lauren Siemonsma
Lauren is the clay covered hands behind ceramics label 'Ochre Ceramics' where she teaches handbuilding workshops and also produces her own pottery pieces.
Her classes are a beautiful ‘entree’ into the world of clay. Hosted in the most dreamy light filled studio, Lauren's classes are four weeks of absolute pottery bliss.
She encourages you to let go of ‘I’m not good’ ‘I’m not creative’ and just be kind to yourself. You will be taught hand building basics… How to make a pinch pot, how to slab build and coil with clay, how to attach handles, legs etc. EVEN how to glaze your beautiful pieces. You will end up with a series of finished, glazed and fired pieces… You may even make a complete tea set!
