250419 | Tunnels, Twists And Turns | Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th April 2025 | 10am – 3pm

Tunnels, Twists And Turns
Dates and Times: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th April 2025 10am – 3pm
Location: Scallop Room, The Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangārei 0110
Maximum attendees: 10
Ages: 18+
Price: $350.00

Join us Easter Weekend for a two-day workshop with experienced visiting tutor Jill Kennett. Designed for both beginners and seasoned clay artists, participants will create their own large sculptural ceramic piece using hand-building techniques. You’ll learn to build with coils from a rounded base, shape and control your form, and experiment with creating tunnels and illusion lines. This workshop also offers a glimpse into Otago Polytechnic’s Diploma of Art and Design (Ceramics) course, providing a rich and inspiring experience to unleash your creativity and connect with fellow clay artists.

Tutor Jill Kennett has an established career in education and art making. With over 30 years of experience as a clay artist, her hand-built sculptural works take on large forms that are abstract and evolve from one to the next. Jill is based in Hawkes Bay, and currently delivers the Diploma of Art and Design (Ceramics) for Otago Polytechnic at Taradale Pottery Club. 

Bring your passion for creativity and join us for this weekend long workshop in building up an incredible ceramic design of your own!

Clay and kiln firing are included. 

What to bring:

• Plaster cast bowl mold or bowl shape measuring 15cm-20cm diameter

• Suitable clothing and footwear, apron

• Packed lunch, snacks and refreshment

If you require accommodation, we recommend the Bella Vista Motel located just down the road. Follow the link to their website here https://www.bellavista.co.nz/our-motels/whangarei 

Workshops are held at the Quarry Arts Centre operated by the Northland Craft Trust, a registered not-for-profit charitable trust. 

We kindly ask all attendees to take a moment to clean their tools and table and floor around their working area before departing. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a tidy environment, and all cleaning tools are provided for your convenience. Thank you for helping us keep our space welcoming and pleasant for everyone! 

Workshop Terms and Conditions: 

Reservation and Payment: Your workshop spot is confirmed only once full payment has been received. Payment must be completed before the workshop begins. We reserve the right to deny entry if the full fee has not been paid. 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are accepted up to one week before the workshop and will be refunded minus a 15% cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within seven days of the workshop. 

Transfers: You are allowed to transfer your place to another person, whether by gift or sale. 

Missed Classes: If you miss a class, regardless of notice, rescheduling, refunds, make-up sessions are not provided. We will do our best to offer an alternative session if possible, subject to availability. 

Workshop Cancellation by Us: Should we need to cancel a workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, we will attempt to reschedule or provide a full refund. 

Minimum Participants: A minimum of 6 participants is required for this workshop to proceed. We reserve the right to cancel the workshop and issue a full refund if this number is not met. 

By attending this Quarry Arts Centre workshop, you grant your consent for any photography or video taken that may be used for promotional purposes, both in printed materials and online (including our website and social media), internal reporting, and sharing with our generous sponsors. Your understanding and support are greatly appreciated! 

Safety and Compliance: We are committed to ensuring your safety and enjoyment during our workshops. Please adhere to all health and safety guidelines. 

Agreement: By enrolling in any of our workshops, you accept and agree to these terms and conditions. 

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