Classes

We offer a range of class options - everything from the absolute beginner through to delivering the Otago Polytechnic Diploma of Ceramic Arts. Please click on one of the links below to find out more.

Pottery Classes

Play with Clay

Diploma Course

If you are a member of the Waikato Society of Potters then you can get a discount off the fee of $20 (Aduly classes only).

All the classes are held at the WSP Studios, Ward Park. Each class is taught by a professional potter and every student is guaranteed a wheel. The studio is available to students outside of scheduled class hours for the low cost of $3 for half a day, $6 for the whole day (see HERE for the opening hours). A lot of your progress will come from practice - so schedule another session during the week to really get the most from pottery.

Payment for the classes can be made by posting us a cheque or by using internet banking (click the logo for the bank account details) or pay cash at the office.

Adult Classes	Children's Classes
Term 1	Term 1
Term 1 Brochure

Adult Pottery Classes - Term 1, 2012

Class Number: 1

Monday Mornings: 9.30am – 12.30pm
13th February to 2nd April (8 weeks)
$150 + materials and firing
Tutor: Jenni Taris – An ideal beginners class that is packed full of interesting ideas and techniques to inspire your clay creations. Students will also be able to glaze and fire their work.

Class Number: 2

Tuesday Mornings: 9.30am - 12.30pm
7th February to 27th March (8 weeks)
$150 + materials and firing
Tutor: Duncan Shearer – An advanced class that will be exploring a wide range of making and firing techniques. If you have an ambitious clay project in mind then this is the class for you

Class Number: 3

Wednesday Evenings: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
8th February to 28th March (8 weeks)
$150 + materials and firing
Tutor: Tracy Ireland - A fun class that will teach the basics and cover hand building, coiling and throwing. Students will also explore glazing and firing techniques. Come, have a go and explore your creative side.

Class Number: 4

Thursday Evenings: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
9th February to 29th March (8 weeks)
$150 + materials and firing
Tutor: Charade Honey - A good beginners class; you’ll be introduced to the potter’s wheel and a range of hand building techniques. Decorating and glazing your work is also covered, so come and enjoy a stress free escape.

Children's Pottery Classes - Term 1, 2012

Class Number: 5

Sunday Mornings: 10am – 12pm midday
12th February to 4th March (4 weeks)
$70 includes clay and firing
Tutor: Tracy Ireland - A great chance for your children to learn all about clay, the course covers making, decorating and glazing. For 8 to 13 year olds.

Internet payments

Before paying for a class please email us to confirm that we have places available.
To pay for a class using internet banking please pay the fee into the following account:
The Waikato Society of Potters
03 0371 0110591 00
In the particulars field please use your last name and in the code field please use the words 'class fees'.
Then please email us the confirmation of your payment and booking to info@waikatopotters.co.nz

Play with Clay

These are informal sessions where students pay per session and learn at their own pace. Everyone is welcome to come along and have a go with clay. Play with Clay runs continuously throughout the year. Experienced potters are on hand to help you through any difficulty and give you some inspiration. Free tea and Coffee

Tuesday Night

6.30pm - 9.00pm.
$10 per session (non member)
$5 per session (member)

Wednesday Morning

9.30am - midday
$10 per session (non member)
$5 per session (member)

Otago Polytechnic Diploma in Ceramic Arts

Click HERE to go to the Otago Website

Click on the above brochure to download a PDF version.

Class Timetable

Enrol Now for 2011 - click on the links above for more information or contact Duncan at info@waikatopotters.co.nz

Timetable information:
Module 1
Tutor:
Course Outline:
Lesson dates: 17/2/12, 2/3/12, 16/3/12, 30/3/12, 27/4/12

Module 2
Tutor:
Course Outline:
Lesson dates: 18/5/12, 1/6/12, 15/6/12, 29/6/12, 20/7/12

Module 3
Tutor:
Course Outline:
Lesson date: 10/8/12, 24/8/12, 7/9/12, 21/9/12, 19/10/12

1 day lecture: 5/8/12

Provisional assessment date will be the 2/11/12

The WSP teaches the workshop part of the Diploma programme at its’ premises at Ward Park. We utilise teachers from both the local Waikato region and further afield. Our teaching calendar is broken up into 3 modules per year, each module lasts for approximately 10 weeks with breaks for the school holidays. Term starts usually about mid February and wraps up about mid November.

Because of the distance some of students and teachers travel to get here we concentrate our contact time between the students and teachers to alternate Fridays. So every second Friday during the module, students gather at our studio for an intensive 6 hour lesson. During the weeks in-between lessons the students are encouraged to spend up to 20 hours per week practicing, during this time they can contact the tutor or other staff of the WSP for assistance. Our facilities are available for the student's use anytime during the week as long as no other class is scheduled.

To encourage the students to attend any of the general workshops that the WSP organises throughout the year the Diploma have free entry. We have a wide range of kilns available for the students to use as well as a well equipped studio – drop in for a visit or give us a call.

The purpose of this programme is for the student to develop a wide range of skills in ceramics. This covers both different approaches to forming objects and methods of firing and glazing them. We also discuss issues surrounding aesthetics, personal development, professional and marketing advice and networking.

Diploma

Terms and Conditions

The Waikato Society of Potters reserves the right to cancel a class if it fails to achieve a minimum number of enrolments, or for reasons outside its control. A full refund will be given if the course is cancelled by WSP. If a student cancels their enrolment one or more weeks prior to course commencement then a full refund will be given. If a student cancels their enrolment within one week of course commencement then a refund will be given minus an administration fee of $50. If a student cancels their enrolment on or after the start date of the course then no refund will be given. The Waikato Society of Potters reserves the right to discontinue tuition for any student deemed by the Committee to be unsuitable for the course. The Waikato Society of Potters reserves the right to change the tutor on advertised courses and replace that tutor with another suitable tutor without advertising those changes or refunding course fees.

To contact us please use the email link HERE

Or phone us on:
07 8381950

Ward Park
cnr Ward St & Seddon Rd

PO Box 9299 Hamilton