16 piece Dinner set - Sunday Afternoons - May-July 2025
🍽️ Make Your Own 16-Piece Dinner Set - 8-Week Term Class 🎉
Serve and entertain in style with your very own bespoke handcrafted dinner set, made entirely by YOU!
🫶 Crafted from durable New Zealand clay, your creations will be perfect for everyday dining and elegant enough for special occasions. This is the ultimate creative journey to elevate your tableware! 🌟
🎨 What You’ll Learn and Create
In this exciting 8-week term class, you’ll dive deep into the timeless art of hand-building pottery.
Over the course, you’ll master foundational techniques like pinching 🤲 & slab-building 🧱 used by potters for centuries.
By the end of the term, you’ll have crafted a complete 16-piece dining set, including:
🍽️ 4 large dinner plates
🍴 4 side plates
🥣 4 bowls
☕ 4 cups or mugs (handles optional)
✨ Your Personal Touch
Choose from a selection of premium New Zealand clays:
• 🌟 Terracotta
• 🌟 Studio White
• 🌟 Cream/Buff with speckles
• 🌟 Black
Course Overview:
📅 Course Details:
🗓️ Start Date: Sunday 25th May 2025
🗓️ End Date: Sunday 13th July 2025
⏳ Duration: 8-weeksHosted By Laila
Please make sure you add these to your calendar individually, as our software no longer allows us to send weekly reminders for multi-session 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. 🤓
Finish your pieces with a choice of studio-grade premium and custom glazes for that professional touch. 🎨✨
📅 Class Schedule
🗓️ Week 1-5
You’ll focus on hand-building techniques to create your dinner set. Each week, we’ll guide you step-by-step to craft your plates, bowls, and cups while exploring creative forms and textures. 🧑🎨
🗓️ Week 6-7
Once your pieces are completed, they’ll need to dry 🧼 and be bisque fired 🔥. During these weeks, you’ll learn to sand your bisqued pottery and glaze all 16 pieces under expert guidance, ensuring the perfect finish. 🌟
🎉 Week 8
Once glazed, your pieces will undergo their final kiln firing 🔥 to become durable, food-safe, and ready for use. ⏳
To celebrate your achievement, you’ll be invited to a Show & Tell event 🥳 with snacks 🥂 and drinks 🍷, where you can collect your stunning dinner set and share your journey with fellow makers. ✨
📌 Key Details
• 🔢 Limited Class Size: Small group for generous hands-on support.
• 🪵 Clay Choices: Terracotta, White, Cream/Buff with speckles & Black.
• 🎨 Glazing Techniques: Brush-on, dip, or pour.
• 🛠️ All Materials Provided: Includes clay, tools, glazes, and firings.
💸 Pricing & Payment Plans
Flexible payment options are available to help you invest in your creativity. 💵 Contact us at studio@karlamarie.nz to discuss.
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. 💓