Introduction to Clay course (BEGINNERS) - Term 3 2025 (TUESDAY 6.30-9PM)

BEGINNERS POTTERY CLASS in the Gallery of Good (19 Sunnyburn road,Trafalgar, VICTORIA).

TUESDAY evenings 6.30-9 pm

Term dates: TUESDAY 20th May - TUESDAY 24th JUNE

6 sessions @ $580.

This class is designed for those students that have no experience with clay. It is an opportunity for you to get your hands in clay & build your skills by giving you hands on knowledge in various aspects of hand building as well as an introduction to throwing at the pottery wheel. Everything offered at the Gallery of Good is intended to be a good experience for your eyes & ears and for your your heart & soul. This class is no exception. It is a 6 week term, each week comprising of one x 2.5hr session. Please wear comfortable clothing, closed toe shoes and bring your own apron & towel to each session along with an open minded attitude. Persons attending must be over 18 (or children aged 12 and above as long as accompanied at all times by parent). Bookings are non-refundable so please be sure you can attend prior to booking. Please do not attend class if you are unwell in any way. There are no credits offered for missing class.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT? 

• The Gallery of Good is an inclusive space intended to bring joy to all who come into its space. We expect everyone who attends to be respectful & inclusive of all diversities. We ask that all attendees are sensitive to people with differences.
• Classes at the Gallery of Good are limited to 6 students per session allowing a comfortable intimate learning atmosphere while allowing plenty of one-on-one teaching time for each student in order to enjoy the best learning experience.
• The first 3 weeks we will explore the different hand-building methods of slab, coil & pinch pots. The 4th week we will have a turn on the potters wheel and the final two weeks you are able to choose your own adventure! Most sessions will be a mix of decorating and making.
• Students are encouraged to search the internet, magazines etc for inspiration and to make a visual diary of ideas (either using a book or making a pinterest board) - however, please be respectful of artists copyright and while I encourage you to be inspired by others work, please do not copy. Discussion of ideas at each session is a valuable learning tool for all students so I encourage sharing & conversation about your visual diaries at each session.
• Parents can book in with a child aged 12 and above as long as parent attends with child & is responsible for their child at all times.
• Use of all studio equipment, underglazes and studio glazes is included in the cost.
• The Gallery of Good disclaims to the extent permitted by law all liability whatsoever for any loss, injury, or damage sustained by any customer or third party, whether to person or property, arising out of any workshop or related activity offered by the Gallery of Good.
• Please note we have 2 x resident ragdoll cats that live in the Gallery. By booking a place you acknowledge to be responsible for yourself in regards to allergies.
• Ruth will email more in depth info to all students just prior to first class taking place.

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS:

"I have always had an interest in pottery but always felt I would be hopeless at it and didn’t feel like I would be able to create anything. I decided it was time for me to do something for myself other than work and home life. I took the leap of faith and I won’t ever look back. I have thoroughly enjoyed going every week and learning a new skill. I am so excited to go each and every week. I love that we never have a dull moment there is lots of laughs and a good time all while attempting to create something. Ruth has provided us with a beautiful warm welcoming environment which she should be very proud of. I would recommend her to anyone who was interested in trying something new. I am looking forward to moving into the intermediate class next term."

"The Gallery of Good is such a positive, warm environment to learn and create in. Ruth offers such skill, encouragement and absolutely no judgment. It soon becomes your happy place. I would never have called myself creative but I feel it here."

"Pottery at Gallery of Good isn't just pottery. It's a social interaction of laughter and connectivity with others. It is an experience of learning and growing one's self confidence in an accept all attitude. Where you are praised for your individuality and leaving not only with knowing more about pottery, but a feeling of happiness and contentment with your life. I highly recommend Ruth's classes."

"Gallery of Good - “good” is one word to describe the incredible, warm and hilarious environment that Ruth has. I have never been an art person, and I am a perfectionist to say the least. But I have found my happiness through Ruth’s guidance she has praised the imperfections and made me realise when things don’t go the way I vision, they can still be beautiful. I would never have thought I was enjoy myself this much or fall in love with pottery and ceramics , but here I am! I highly recommend anyone and everyone to take part in this wonderful and EPIC class ❤️."