Beginners Guide to Handbuilding - Thursdays - April 2025
🎨🏺 Discover the Joy of Pottery with our Beginners Handbuilding Class! 🌟🤩
Embark on a Creative Journey
Welcome to our 6-week Beginners Handbuilding Course, an ideal playground for both budding and experienced potters! This class is your ticket to exploring the wonders of pottery, guiding you through various techniques to craft your own stunning pottery pieces.
Course Overview:
📅 Course Details:
🗓️ Start Date: Thursday 17t April 2025
🗓️ End Date: Thursday 22nd May 2025
⏳ Duration: 6-weeks
Please make sure you add these to your calendar individually, as our software no longer allows us hold multi-session calendar events.
*Special note on missed classes: we have incredibly limited capacity for make up classes this term. Please ensure you can make all dates when signing up. 🤓
What's Included in the 6-Week Course:
Pinching Techniques: Unleash your creativity as you learn to pinch clay into forms like pint pots, nesting bowl sets, pinched vases, and even candle holders. Transform simple clay into unique sculptural pieces that reflect your imagination.
Slab Building: Step into the world of slab building and create personalized mugs, design planter pots, 3D vases, and more. This is where your individuality shines through in one-of-a-kind slab creations.
Coil Building: Delve into the intricate craft of coil building. Here, you'll design everything from mugs and bowls to platters, and even experiment with decorative coil sculptures.
Pre-Firing Preparations: After the initial firing, it's time to refine your creations. Learn the secrets to perfecting each piece, ensuring they come out with the finest finish.
The Magical Art of Glazing: Watch as your creations burst into life with color! Choose from a spectrum of glazes and master the transformative art of glazing.
A Grand Celebration: Conclude your term with a special gathering to celebrate creativity. Share your masterpieces, stories, and laughter with fellow artisans over a delightful spread of food and beverages.
This Class Offers:
A chance to connect with like-minded creative individuals.
An environment to learn and share pottery-making skills.
An opportunity to have fun while exploring your creativity.
What's Provided:
All necessary materials for the course.
Just bring your enthusiasm and an open mind for creativity!
Hurry, Spaces Fill Fast!
Join us for an unforgettable journey in pottery making. Our Beginners Handbuilding Class is more than just a course; it's a pathway to new friendships, skills, and creative expression.
🌟🏺🎨 Your adventure in the art of pottery starts here! 🌟🏺🎨
Terms & Conditions
Booking Confirmation
By booking a class or workshop with Karla Marie Ceramics, you agree to these terms. All bookings are final and non-refundable, with exceptions as outlined below.
Cancellation & Transfer Policy
Due to small class sizes and preparation costs, we offer transfers over refunds. You may request a transfer if:
The request is made at least 48 hours before your class.
A $75 transfer fee will apply to cover the cost of materials and preparation for your original booking.
The new class is of equal or lesser value (if higher, the price difference will be charged).
Only one transfer per booking is allowed.
Refunds
Refunds are only considered if:
Refund request must be made at least one week before the class start date.
A refund will only be processed if we are able to fill your spot.
Refunds will be issued minus:
A 10% booking fee to cover transaction costs.
A $75 administrative fee to cover staff time required to manage the cancellation and rescheduling
Last-Minute Cancellations
Transfers within 24 hours of class are not eligible.
No-shows or cancellations within 48 hours forfeit the booking.
Class Rescheduling by Karla Marie Ceramics
If we cancel or reschedule, you may transfer to another class or receive a full refund.
Make-Up Lessons
We encourage students to attend all scheduled sessions. If needed:
Make-up classes are limited and subject to availability.
Catch-up classes are $85 for a 1-hour session.
Once booked, make-up lessons cannot be rescheduled.
At KMC Studios. we understand that life happens, and we will always do our best to help you find solutions. Thank you in advance for your support and understanding of the above, which will help keep our small business thriving. 💓