These school holidays Bundoora Homestead is running some clay workshop. Learn some traditional handbuilding and decorating techniques, all with low-fuss airdry clay!
These workshops are about playing with and discovering this malleable medium. You can attend one or all 3.
Recommended for ages 6-12. Children must be accompanied by a parent or garden.
All materials provided. Bookings are essential.
Program
Session 1 | Wednesday 9 April: 11:30am-1pm
Handbuilding Techniques
Practice the handbuilding techniques of coiling and pinching to make your own vessels. In this class we’ll get a feel for clay as a material and explore how to shape it and join it.
Session 2 | Thursday 10 April: 11:30am-1pm
Sculpting with an Armature
Make an animal sculpture with an armature. We’ll learn how to shape the body with materials such as paper and wire, and cover it with clay where we can add details.
Session 3 | Friday 11 April: 11:30am-1pm
Stamped Bowls and Sgraffito
Using everyday objects, we’ll stamp patterns into clay and turn it into bowls. We’ll also learn the Sgraffito technique!
We recommend wearing some clothes that can get a little bit messy. Bring a shoebox or large tupperware to take your pieces home! You can take your pieces home to dry at the end of a single session, or you are welcome to leave them with us to dry and paint them in the next session!
Cost
$20 per session
$60 season ticket + booking fee
Other information:
Children are welcome to stay on after class and continue their own craft projects. While you’re here, feel free to explore the Bundoora Homestead exhibitions, gardens and cafe.
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