CERAMIC AND STONE ARTS

CERAMIC AND STONE ARTS 2010

Please note the following

In most cases classes will be taught by the tutor named in the brochure/website on the dates stated. We make every effort to make our programme as accurate as possible at the time of printing. We do, however, reserve the right to make any changes that may be necessary.

Location:

Risingholme - course to be held at Risingholme Community Centre

Riccarton - course to be held at Riccarton High School, Curletts Road

CGHS or Christchurch Girls' High - course to be held at Christchurch Girls' High School, 10 Matai Street

Shirley Boys' High School - course to be held at SBHS, corner of North Parade and Averil Street, close to the Palms Shopping Centre

Refund Policy

1. If a class does not commence due to insufficient enrolments, fees will be refunded fully.

2. A refund less $20 administration fee will be given if a student withdraws within one week prior to course commencement.

3. As many of our courses are run on a self-funded basis, it means that your enrolment may have helped to get a

course started. Therefore NO refunds given on the day of course commencement and after course commencement.

STONE SCULPTING Risingholme

An exciting opportunity to enrol in one or more terms of stone sculpting classes. This class provides the opportunity to carve in limestone and soapstone. Creating a sculpture in stone is an extra-ordinary satisfying experience. Create a simple form or dive into a longer project. From the complete beginner to someone who wants to put aside that time to sculpt under the experienced eye of the tutor. Learn new skills and have fun doing so.

Only 10 participants – numbers strictly limited for safety and comfort.

(Additional costs: use of tools $20 per person to be paid directly to tutor for use of tools as well as approximately $30-$60 for stones)

Term 4 Tues 12 Oct – 30 Nov

Wed 13 Oct – 1 Dec

Tues class 5.30 - 8 pm; $90

Wed class 12.15 – 2.45 pm $90

Location Risingholme 8 wks

Tutor Julie Clausen

In all pottery classes there will be associated costs for materials and firing. Tutor will discuss options.

MIXED ABILITY POTTERY Risingholme

This course offers beginners the opportunity to have a go and have some fun with clay. You will be introduced to a range of building and modelling techniques including pinching, coiling, slab work, throwing on the wheel, the use of moulds and sculpting. A variety of decorating and glazing methods can be tried and the firing processes will be explained. Your more experienced classmates will be supportive and give you lots of encouragement, as will your tutor, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Experienced students may be set tasks to extend and refine existing skills and will be challenged to develop new ones.

Term 4 Thurs 14 Oct – 2 Dec

Fee $75

Length 8 wks

Time 7 – 9 pm

Location Risingholme

Tutor Sara Hopley

POTTERY Risingholme

In this mixed ability class we will cover all areas of pottery and ceramic art, from throwing, glazing and decorating to designing, sculpting and firing. An experienced tutor will assist you in developing your own projects with demonstrations, technical support and theoretical background information. Bring (or make) your own mug for morning tea/afternoon tea.

Term 4 Mon 11 Oct – 6 Dec

Fri 15 Oct – 10 Dec

Monday 9.30 am – 12 noon $90

or 1 - 3 pm $75

Friday 9.30 am – 12 noon $90

Location Risingholme 8 wks

Tutor Renate Galetzka

LOCAL MATERIALS FOR CERAMIC SURFACES Risingholme J

A workshop and field trip for potters interested in using local natural materials in their work. You will learn how to find them, prepare and use them (and learn some natural history along the way).

The workshop will cover simple principles that govern the composition of glazes, terra sigilatas and colourants and how these are related to local rocks and minerals. How molten volcanic larva cools and crystallizes will be discussed and how it is weathered and moved around the landscape by wind and water and ultimately can be converted back to rock like structures through the potter's work. We will look at pots that have incorporate local earth and rock materials found in the Port Hills area then visit five sites where these naturally occurring clays and oxides were found. This part of the workshop will focus on how to identify places to look for interesting materials and how to recognise them in the field and collect them.

The two week interval between the two workshop sessions will give time for materials collected on the field trip to be dried properly which will speed up glaze preparation on the second day.

On the second day, a range of simple but interesting glazes will be prepared and applied to test tiles and bisqued pots. These will be fired and then collected by arrangement. A summary document with recipes and a discussion of the outcomes will be provided. Bring outdoor clothing. Transport to be arranged for the field trip.

Term 4 Sat 9 Oct 9 am – 1 pm & Sat 23 Oct 9 am – 12 noon

Fee $50

Location Risingholme

Tutor Andrew Carran