Intro to Wheel Throwing 101

MONDAY DATES:  31 May, 7, 14 and 21 June
TIME: 9.30am - 12.30pm 

OR

THURSDAY DATES: 27 May, 3, 17 and 24 June
TIMEL 6.00pm - 9.00pm 

COST:  $195 for 4 weeks

Join us for an insightful pottery class that will take you on a journey of discovery and creativity, where you will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing and cover various techniques and applications. Our experienced tutor offers expert advise and guidance as an established ceramicist. Suitable for Beginners. Clay & tools firing included. 

Monday mornings BOOK HERE
Thursday evenings BOOK HERE

Intro to Hand Building
Wednesdays 

DATES: APRIL- JUNE
TIME: Mornings 9am - 12.30pm OR
Evenings 6 - 9pm  
COST:  $360 or $350 Pottery/BFF members

Build your ceramics skillset and explore the world of hand building in this 9 week course. Learn the basics of coil building, slab building and mould making to create your own sculptural wares. The course will also include raku firing.
Ideal for beginners or as a refresher course.
Basic tools and a bag of clay will be provided.
Ticket price include studio hire daily fee and firing fees for one piece.

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Throwing Large Forms
with Barry Tate

DATE: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 May
TIME: 9.30am - 3.30pm
COST:  $320 or $310 for Pottery/BFF members

Over two days, master ceramicist Barry Tate  is a guest facilitator from interstate. Barry will guide you to work with large sections of clay and teach you how to create your own large forms. Pick up tips on how to make taller and wider wares. Participants will complete two large pieces.
Clay and coloured slips included. 
Suitable for beginner and intermediate potters.
​Optional firing at extra cost.
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Raku Firing
with Mal Butterworth

DATE: Saturday 5 June
TIME: 10am - 2pm
COST:  $65 or $60 for Pottery/BFF members

Experience the exciting Japanese technique of raku firing. Mal Butterworth will take you on an informative journey through the raku firing process. Bring your bisque fired pieces or there will be small bowls available to purchase @ $10. Three glazes will be made available or bring your own!!
Pieces must be are made of raku clay, so we have no explosions to ruin other works. Morning tea will be provided. Long pants & sleeves and closed shoes required.

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EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Refund Policy
A full refund can be provided when written notification to hello@butterfactoryartscentre.com.au is received at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop, class or event. Refunds are not provided for cancellations received after this time or non-attendance. Ticket changes may be requested up to 1 week prior to the workshop however we cannot guarantee availability for alternate sessions."

Past events

Clay Play - Kid's Intro to Wheel Throwing
School Holiday Workshop

DATE: Tuesday 6 or Monday 12 April
​TIME: sold out
9.30 - 11am or 11.30am - 1.30pm
COST: $35

During the School Holidays, this fun ceramic workshop will introduce your kids to the wonderful world of ceramics with a focus on Wheel Throwing. Our experienced teacher, Michael Ciavarella (Civa), offers expert advise and guidance as a former TAFE Visual Arts teacher and established ceramicist. Clay & tools provided and you will go home with your creation!! Suitable for Beginners. Ages 7 and up.

Introduction to Glazing
​with Kim Ulrick

DATE: Saturday 27 March
TIME: 10am - 2.30pm
COST:  $125 or $120 for Pottery/BFF members

Learn the basics of glazing with glaze maker and founder of 'Learn to Make Glazes for Australian Potters' group, Kim Ulrick. In this crash course you'll learn the fundamentals of glaze making and chemistry, mix your own glaze and create your own line blend. This class is perfect for beginners who have some pottery experience and are ready to being experimenting with their own glaze creations. 
Ticket includes all materials, test tiles and firing fees. 

An Evening with Malcolm Greenwood

DATE: Monday 15 March
​TIME: 6 - 8pm
COST: $35 ​(includes a light meal)

​Join renowned potter Malcolm Greenwood for a conversation about his career spanning 43 years. Malcolm will share his knowledge of Japanese and West African pottery techniques, and tableware commissions for Australia's leading restaurants.

Malcolm's high quality porcelain wares have been commissioned by The Bentley Restaurant and Bar, Monopole, Yellow, Masuya Group,Ormeggio and Bennelong and featured inVogue Entertaining, Gourmet Traveller and Vogue Living.
Opening Hours
Tues -Sun 9:30 -3
Contact
​Phone: (07) 5442 6665
hello@butterfactoryartscentre.com.au​​

Location
11A Maple Street COOROY 4563