Our Classes


The Canterbury Potters workshop is set in the gardens of the Avice Hill Reserve gifted to the community by Mrs Hill in 1989.

Equipment available for instruction includes electric wheels, clay extruder, slab roller, spray booth and work is fired in electric, gas and raku, kilns.

Both novice and experienced potters are catered for in small group classes. This allows personal attention and one on one learning. The tutors are all established practitioners with proven track records in teaching and exhibiting their pottery. Beginners are instructed in a wide range of techniques but with growing experience, they are encouraged to pursue their own personal style.

Student work is fired weekly and a small charge is made to cover firing and glazing costs. We will provide tuition at other times for groups of ten or more adult, secondary or primary level students.

We also run children’s classes during term time. If there is sufficient demand we will also run classes during the school holidays.

Clay and other materials may be purchased from the tutor.  All class fees must be paid prior to the start of term or at the first class by arrangement with the tutor.

The Canterbury Potters Association holds lectures and workshops throughout the year on contemporary and historical aspects of pottery. All students are welcome and encouraged to attend these.

Please see the list below of available classes, tutor information and contact details. These class run according to the school term.

Enrolments


To enrol or enquire please contact the tutor of the class you wish to enrol. You will find their contact details listed with the class information below.

Tuesday 4pm - 5.30pm Children's Class; Tutor: Kay Zhang

Tutor: Kay Zhang

Are you a young artist aged 12-16 years old with a passion for pottery? Have you already gained experience with hand-building and are now eager to explore the possibilities of the pottery wheel?  Ready to take your pottery to the next level? Sign up for our wheel-only sessions today and let the creativity flow!"

 

Our after-school pottery wheel-only sessions will be held for 1.5 hours each week. We will focus exclusively on creating projects on the wheel during this time.

 

_ 10-15 minutes of preparation: the basics of the pottery wheel and tools and ensure that you are prepared to start building on the wheel.

_ 30-45 minutes of building on the wheel: This is the main part of our class, where you can create your own unique pieces of pottery on the wheel.

_ 15-30 minutes of wrapping up the project and cleaning up the workspace and equipment

 

Time: Tuesdays 4-530 pm, (the last Tuesday for picking up and getting feedback on complete pieces )

 

Price includes:

Tools set - beginner pottery tool set, students should be responsible for their own tool set;

Clay - 5 kg /student, students can keep the clay at the studio for term use;

underglaze: 5 bottles of primary colours (60ml/ bottle, other colours can be purchased on kzmaker.com)

bisque, and glaze fire

Term dates 2024:

Term 105/02 - 05/049 wks$250
Term 206/05 - 05/079 wks$250
Term 324/07 - 22/099 wks$250
Term 414/10 - 13/129 wks$250

* Prices are for new beginner

Enrolments:

To enrol, make an enquiry, or request to go on a class waiting list, please contact the class tutor:

e: kekekeys@hotmail.com

p: 021 0883 8004

About the tutor:

Born in Beijing, China, Kay has years of experiences in travelling, studying and working in Southeast Asia, China, Europe, UK and Australasia. Her further study at Sydney design school helps open a door to work in educational sector. With both design and marketing background, Kay enjoyed working with students in the international schools.  She likes to introduce herself as a designer, photographer, maker and explorer.

Find out more about KayZ  by visiting www.kzmaker.com