Saturday AM Beginners Wheel 1: 7-Week Pottery Course - Saturdays July-Aug 2025
🎉 Beginners Wheel 1 – 7-Week Pottery Course
From Clay to Keepsake – Your Whirlwind Introduction to the Wheel 🌀💫
Kia ora new clay friend!
You’ve watched the wheel spin. You’ve imagined the feel of clay between your fingers. Now it’s your turn.
Welcome to Beginners Wheel 1 — your invitation to unwind, unlearn the rules, and get gloriously messy. This class isn’t just a course — it’s an experience. A creative rite of passage. And one you’ll never forget.
Whether you’re craving creative playtime, a soulful weekly ritual, or just some screen-free joy — this is where your pottery story begins.
🗓 Course Details:
Start Date: Saturday, July 19th 2025
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Duration: 7 weeks
Hosted by: Karla Marie & the KMC Studios crew of wheel-whisperers
✨ Make sure to add each date to your calendar – our system doesn’t send weekly reminders!
🎨 What You’ll Learn:
A week-by-week peek at the magic to come:
🌀 Week 1: The First Touch
Welcome to the wheel! Learn how to prep clay, set up your wheel, centre, shape, and breathe life into your very first form. Expect a little mess and a lot of joy.
✂️ Week 2: Precision Trimming – The Art of Elegance
Refine and define. You’ll learn how to trim your pieces and give them that dreamy, finished silhouette.
🎯 Week 3: Going Bigger
Up the ante! A little more clay, a. little more confidence. more skills await.
🧽 Week 4: Trimming Mastery
Fine-tune your trimming finesse and prepare your works for firing. Hello sculptural glow-up!
🔥 Week 5: The Big Reveal
Your bisque babies are out of the kiln! You’ll learn how to clean, prep and sand them for the next step of their transformation.
🌈 Week 6: Glazing Time
Get your colour on. Choose from our premium palette and learn how to glaze like a pro.
🎉 Week 7: The Grand Finale
Show & Tell party! We’ll celebrate with snacks, clinks, and a whole lot of pride as you collect your finished pieces. ✨
🛠 What’s Included:
All materials — premium NZ clay, studio tools, and delicious glazes
Two full kiln firings for each piece
Expert guidance and hands-on support
A warm, welcoming space to play, learn, and connect
A creative crew of like-minded makers
💳 Flexible Payment Options:
We’re happy to offer payment plans. Email us at studio@karlamarie.nz and we’ll make it easy 🫶🏽
📌 Terms & Conditions
Booking Confirmation
By booking this course, you agree to the following terms and conditions. All bookings are final and non-refundable, except as outlined below.
🧩 Make-Up Sessions
Offered only if space permits and at a cost of $85/hour
Must be scheduled within the current term
Once booked, make-up sessions cannot be rescheduled
🔄 Transfers
We offer transfers (not refunds) under the following conditions:
You request the transfer at least 1 week before the course start date, or we are able to fill your spot
A $75 transfer fee applies
Your transfer is into a class of equal or lesser value (higher-value classes will require payment of the difference)
Only one transfer per booking is allowed
💸 Refunds
Refunds will only be considered if:
Requested 2+ weeks before the start date
We are able to fill your spot
If eligible, your refund will be processed minus:
A 10% booking platform fee
A $75 admin fee
🚨 If We Cancel
If Karla Marie Ceramics must cancel or reschedule, you will be offered a full refund or transfer.
We appreciate your understanding — these policies support our small biz to stay alive and sustainable 💕
🫶 Are You Ready?
Your seat at the wheel is waiting. This is your moment to create something real, slow down, and feel your hands meet magic.
🎟 Enrol today – these spots always fill quickly!
Let’s throw some clay and make some memories ✨