Ceramic Animal Making Workshop with Fiona Tunnicliffe | Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th November

Two Day Ceramic Animal Making Workshop with Fiona Tunnicliff

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th November 2026, 10am-4pm

Ages: 18+
Maximum attendees: 12
Location: Scallop Room, Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangarei 0110
Price: $300

About this workshop: 
Award winning and celebrated ceramic artist Fiona Tunnicliffe, with over 30 years experience, specializes in creating captivating animal-inspired ceramic pieces enriched by meticulous application of textures, patterns and relief work.   Returning to the Quarry Arts Centre, Fiona will lead this two-day workshop, guiding attendees through creating a ceramic animal form through hand building techniques.  Skill level required:  Confidence with clay hand building techniques will be an asset. But is not required.  

Workshop excludes clay, please buy or bring your own 10kg bag of clay.
Fiona will be using Atelier W 2502 – White Stoneware Grog clay. 

Please bring: 

  A printed photo of the animal you would like to sculpt

·       Clay printer roller (brayer) 

·       Textured roller doily or stamps 

·       Wire brush 

·       Clay knife 

·       Suitable clothing and footwear, apron 

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*Note

·       Bisque firing of your work is not included within this workshop booking price. Standard Quarry firing prices apply. Please fill in the green bisque form provided to you. Firing volumes above the taught size may incur additional charges at the usual public kiln firing rates.

Tools are available for purchase through The Quarry Arts Centre Shop and can be pre-ordered online. 

Please bring: snacks, a drink, and a packed lunch. There are cafes located 15 minute walk to town.

To read our workshops Terms and Conditions, click here Workshop Terms and Conditions – Quarry Arts Centre

If you should have any questions, please email programmes@quarryarts.org