Ten Week Term. Starting Mon 5th Oct. Hand building and Wheel Throwing with Bec English

Hand-Building & Wheel Throwing with Bec English

Monday evenings | 6:30–8:30pm
10-Week Term starting 5th October - 7th Dec
📍 The Studio, Unit 11, 7-9 Grant St, Cleveland

Develop your skills and confidence with clay in this supportive 10-week course led by ceramic artist Bec English.

Suitable for beginners and continuing students, this class gives you the freedom to create whatever you wish. Bring your own ideas and Bec will guide you through the techniques and processes needed to bring them to life. Work on the pottery wheel, explore hand-building, or combine techniques to create functional, decorative or sculptural pieces.

About Bec

“Based in Red Hill, Brisbane, Bec English is inspired by the belief that everyday objects should be both practical and beautiful, Bec's work celebrates thoughtful design, tactile finishes and the unique character that comes from handmade processes. Alongside her collections, she also creates custom commissions, designing one-of-a-kind pieces for homes, special occasions and meaningful gifts.

Alongside her own ceramics practice, Bec facilitates ceramics workshops and enjoys helping people discover the simple joy of working with clay. Whether wheel throwing, slab building, coil building or pinch pots there is a technique to suit everyone.“

Your Creative Direction

Bring your own ideas and choose the techniques that suit what you want to create. Depending on your individual projects, you might explore:

• Wheel throwing
• Slab building, coiling or pinch techniques
• Functional or sculptural forms
• Surface decoration and texture
• Glazing and finishing techniques

Bec will work alongside you, offering guidance and technical support as your ideas develop.

Term Fee: $650

Includes professional instruction, use of pottery wheels, studio tools and equipment, shared glazing and decorating materials, storage of work during the term, and kiln firing coordination.

Materials & Firing

Clay and firing are charged separately, allowing students to pay only for what they use.

Clay from $30–$40 per 10kg bag.

Firing is charged at $13 per kg per firing, with most pieces requiring both a bisque and glaze firing.

Before booking, please take a moment to read our Workshop Policies, which include information on bookings, cancellations, make-up classes, and studio expectations.

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