Beginners Clay Handbuilding | Saturday 4th October 2025 | 10am - 3pm
$100.00 NZD
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Beginners Clay Handbuilding
Date and Time: Saturday 4th October 2025 10am-3pm
Maximum attendees: 8
Ages: 18+
Location: Scallop Room, The Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangārei 0110
Price $100.00
Welcome to The Quarry Arts Centre’s Beginner’s Clay Workshops Programme. Get ready to start your incredible creative journey at our exciting Beginner's Clay Handbuilding Workshop! This vibrant experience is all about diving into the world of clay handbuilding, where you will learn foundational techniques to mold and shape creations of your imagination. Whether you're a clay novice starting out or just looking to have some fun, join us for this introductory workshop that promises to be a joyful, messy adventure.
Throughout the workshop, you will:
- learn how to prepare and use different clays
- explore a range of hand-working techniques, joining methods, slab rolling, and mold usage.
- gain knowledge about good studio practices, and kiln firing, and how to use the ceramic facilities at the Quarry.
The workshop runs from 10 am until 3 pm including breaks for refreshments and lunch. The Quarry will provide you with tools for this workshop and Include portions of clay and bisque kiln firing equal to a kiln quarter shelf*. Firing volumes above standard Quarry workshop limits may incur additional charges at the usual public kiln firing rates. If you are unfamiliar with submitting your own work for firing, please chat with our friendly staff in the Yvonne Rust Gallery for assistance before 4.30pm.*Quarter shelf size: 300mm (w) × 230mm (d) × 150mm (h)
Please bring:
- Suitable clothing and footwear, apron
- Snacks, lunch and refreshments you may require
If you should have any questions, please email programmes@quarryarts.org