Workshops
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Wheel and Wine
Book in for a memorable experience with friends, fun, creativity and clay!
This is perfect for beginners and is all about having fun and giving pottery on the wheel a go.You will get 2 goes on the wheel to make your vessels. You then choose your favorite pot to keep and we will fire and glaze it for you in a choice of 3 colours.
Bring a bottle of your favorite tipple and some sweet and salty snacks too for a relaxed playful experience.
6 people maximum booking
Your pots will be ready for pickup approx. 3 weeks after
* Please drink responsibly. We will not teach intoxicated people.
Beginners Pottery Course
A very good place to start
Learn the basics of pottery with this introductory 5 week course. Enjoy the therapeutic benefits and explore your creativity with this unique medium. Over this 5-week course we will explore hand building processes including pinch, coil, and slab building as well as gain an understanding of the tools and methods involved in hand building.
Projects will focus on functional vessels; mugs, vases and bowls. Participants will learn about glazing and how color and surface design can bring life to their works. All levels welcome. This is a great idea for a day out with friends, and is the ideal experience gift for the creative type in your life who loves to try
Pottery 102
level up!
Take your pottery to the next level with this 102 pottery course. If you have completed a beginners pottery course and want to develop your skills further then this course is for you. Over 5-week you will learn to develop your technical skills in building and decorating techniques.
We will refresh on the basic hand building techniques and add fun techniques such as using coloured (stained) clay, making your own glazes, pulling handles and slip decorating.
Start Date : TBC
Wheel Throwing Taster Session
Experience the joys of throwing on the potters wheel. Bering your partner or a friend or a fun wheel throwing taster class. Perfect for total beginners- learn the basics of throwing in this unique taster session. You can choose your favorite pot to be bisque and glaze fired, ready for pickup at a later date.
Please get in touch prior to booking to confirm times and dates
sarah@islandviewpottery.com$180 for 2 people
Including all materials: Clay, Glaze and Firing
Sessions time: 10am-11.30am
1-2.30pm, 3-4.30pm
Private beginners wheel throwing Course
An Introduction to wheel throwing
Have you always wanted to try your hand on the potters wheel?
Over the course of 3 weekly sessions you will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel: centering, opening up, lifting wall and more! these one on one sessions are the perfect opportunity to discover the joys of wheel throwing.
This course is perfect for total beginners who want to come to class at a time that suite them. Book for you or the whole family to come and play in the mud!
Email islandviewpottery@gmail.com to book your sessions
$290 for 3 two hour sessions one on one
Private Classes
Take some time out from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the therapeutic effects of creating with clay.
These relaxed classes are tailored to you. If your a complete beginner we can keep things simple and work on some fun projects selected especially for you.
Or, perhaps you are an experienced potter but have hit a creative rut and want some support getting to the next level.
These sessions can be for one or more people. Maybe you've got a creative child and you'd like to come and experience pottery together!
To find out more get in touch
sarah@islandviewpottery.com
Social Pottery
Saturday Morning Social Pottery
39 Island View Rd
Our Saturday social Workshops are about creating your own unique artwork in a fun, friendly atmosphere!
Each session has a theme and you are welcome to follow along with or go your own way and make something completely different.
These sessions are perfect for beginners, people returning to clay or those looking for a fun morning with friends
During the 2 hours you can expect to make something and underglaze it so that it will have colour in the finished item.
Your piece will be fired with clear glaze ready for pick up at a later date (3-4 weeks).
Session price:
$40 adult. $35 for Children (8-14yrs)
Including GST, clay, underglaze and two firings!
Select date and timeEvent time zone:Pacific/Auckland GMT+12:00
Saturday Evening Wine and Clay
39 Island View RdOur Saturday social Workshops are about creating your own unique artwork in a fun, friendly atmosphere!
Each session has a theme and you are welcome to follow along with or go your own way and make something completely different.
These sessions are perfect for beginners, people returning to clay or those looking for a fun night out.
During the 2 hours you can expect to make something and underglaze it so that it will have colour in the finished item.
Your piece will be fired with clear glaze ready for pick up at a later date (3-4 weeks )
Session price
$40 including GST, clay, underglaze and two firings
BYO
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Covid Health and Safety measures: Island View Pottery is a close contact business. All participants are require to show a vaccine passport and masks are worn during classes unless all members are in a pre existing bubble. Refund Policy A full refund (minus $25 administration fee) will be given if you cancel 3 weeks prior to the class starting. A 50% refund will be given if you cancel 2 weeks prior to a class starting. No refund will be given if your cancellation occurs within 2 weeks of the class starting date. Tuition fee is due in full at time of registration. There are no refunds or make-up classes for missed classes. If you wish to book a private class to make up for a missed class the fee is $45 ph Island View Pottery reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrolment. A full refund will be issued if this is the case.