WHEEL THROWING | HANDBUILDING | SCULPTURE | ELECTRIC + GAS KILNS | RAKU + PIT FIRINGS | BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED
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CLASS COSTS FOR TERM 1 2023
. Firing: $12/kg (Members) $14 (non-members) per kg the weight of your work. This includes colour, glazes and firing to bisque and stoneware Pottery Tools: You will need to purchase your own. We have a basic set available. |
CLASS DATES
Our classes follow QLD State School terms: 2023 GCPA TERM DATES TERM 1 Monday 23 January – Friday 31 March (10 weeks) TERM 2 Tuesday 17 April – Friday 23 June (10 weeks) TERM 3 - Monday 10 July – Friday 15 September (10 weeks) TERM 4 Tuesday 3 October – Friday 8 December (10 weeks) Monday classes will extend into the following week of the school holidays to make up the 10 weeks if a public holiday falls on a Monday at the teacher’s discretion. |
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Classes are held weekly in three hour sessions running for 10 weeks.
Classes are strictly for ages 18 and up
We no longer offer children's classes but sometimes there may be children's workshops during the school holidays. Go to Events page for updates.
INTERESTED IN ENQUIRING ABOUT JOINING A CLASS?
Choose the day or teacher that suits you; email the teacher directly about vacancies
Classes are strictly for ages 18 and up
We no longer offer children's classes but sometimes there may be children's workshops during the school holidays. Go to Events page for updates.
INTERESTED IN ENQUIRING ABOUT JOINING A CLASS?
Choose the day or teacher that suits you; email the teacher directly about vacancies
Benowa Adult Class Times
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KYONGHEE KIM
MONDAY: 9.30 - 12.30 pm BENOWA SATURDAY 9:00 - 12:00pm BENOWA 10 weeks, commencing Mon 23rd January Members: $450 / Non-Members: $470 kyongk6@gmail.com Born in Korea, Kyong Kim has been a practicing potter since the early 1980’s In 1985 she completed a degree in fine arts majoring in ceramics at Mokwon Korea and furthered her study at the National School of Art “Ballardini” in Faenza 1993 1995. Her experience includes: - Sturt Craft in Mittagong as resident potter and teach - Her skills extend from domestic ware to the Sculpture form include hand building and wheel throwing. She is interested in the effects of firing including pit, raku and reduction. All aspects of her knowledge will be shared with her students. She enjoys seeing her students growing as artists. Kyong has been teaching at Gold Coast Potters since 2019. |
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JO MACKENZIE
MONDAY: 6 - 9 pm BENOWA STUDIO TUESDAY: 9.30am - 12.30 pm BENOWA STUDIO (MONDAY 9.30 am - 12.30 pm MUDGEERABA STUDIO) 9 weeks, commencing Mon 17th April Members: $405 / Non-Members: $423 learn@jomackenzieceramics.com.au Jo Mackenzie teaches hand building and wheel throwing at Gold Coast Potters Mudgeeraba and Benowa Campuses. She has long held artistic pursuits in painting and photography, and after a year internship at Gold Coast's Firebird Studios in Burleigh, Jo began teaching in 2020. Alongside her teaching, Jo has also done a 6 month internship with Mt Tamborine ceramic artist Larissa Warren and is currently undertaking a Diploma of Ceramics at Lismore TAFE, where she is now in her final year. Jo loves creating a relaxing and fun environment where students can learn, experiment and develop their own style. At the start of each term we cover the core hand building and wheel throwing techniques with projects suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Following this we will learn a new technique in each class and then work through individual projects and group challenges developed in agreement with your teacher. Option for casual classes is also possible but subject to availability. *If you email Jo please check your junk mail folder within 24-48hrs for her reply. |
DANIELLE CLARKE
THURSDAY: 9.30 - 12.30 pm BENOWA STUDIO
10 weeks, commencing 23rd January
Members: $450
Non-Members: $470
vikinggirlinoz@me.com
Danielle Clarke is from Denmark but has called Australia home since 1994.Creative at heart, she has always enjoyed exploring different mediums such as painting, knitting and sculpting which have all influenced her pottery since she began practicing in 2015. Danielle loves wheel throwing and the endless opportunities for exploration that pottery offers. There is always something new to try out, some fun (or frustration) to be had but whatever the result, you always learn something from it and it always offers a deep heart connection.
Danielle has been teaching pottery since 2018 and she loves to support her students as they explore their creative sides and learn the craft.
THURSDAY: 9.30 - 12.30 pm BENOWA STUDIO
10 weeks, commencing 23rd January
Members: $450
Non-Members: $470
vikinggirlinoz@me.com
Danielle Clarke is from Denmark but has called Australia home since 1994.Creative at heart, she has always enjoyed exploring different mediums such as painting, knitting and sculpting which have all influenced her pottery since she began practicing in 2015. Danielle loves wheel throwing and the endless opportunities for exploration that pottery offers. There is always something new to try out, some fun (or frustration) to be had but whatever the result, you always learn something from it and it always offers a deep heart connection.
Danielle has been teaching pottery since 2018 and she loves to support her students as they explore their creative sides and learn the craft.
PORSCHE OWEN
TUESDAY: 6 - 9 pm BENOWA STUDIO
THURSDAY: 6 - 9 pm BENOWA STUDIO
10 weeks, commencing Tuesday 24th January
Members: $450
Non-Members: $470
pv.pottery@gmail.com
Porsche is a Canadian born maker of useful objects. She is grateful for opportunities for growth and play that clay offers. A Tuesday morning pottery class at the Gold Coast Potters in 2016 has magically transformed into a full-time career in clay. She expects to spend the rest of her life happily muddy to the elbows, one way or another.
Porsche sets a project for each term and it is up to each Student if they wish to join in on that project or focus on their own. Projects are modified to suit beginners if they choose to participate.
During the term returning students will be completing the following projects:
● Wheel throwing jars with lids
● A mid-fire reduction firing on week 9
TUESDAY: 6 - 9 pm BENOWA STUDIO
THURSDAY: 6 - 9 pm BENOWA STUDIO
10 weeks, commencing Tuesday 24th January
Members: $450
Non-Members: $470
pv.pottery@gmail.com
Porsche is a Canadian born maker of useful objects. She is grateful for opportunities for growth and play that clay offers. A Tuesday morning pottery class at the Gold Coast Potters in 2016 has magically transformed into a full-time career in clay. She expects to spend the rest of her life happily muddy to the elbows, one way or another.
Porsche sets a project for each term and it is up to each Student if they wish to join in on that project or focus on their own. Projects are modified to suit beginners if they choose to participate.
During the term returning students will be completing the following projects:
● Wheel throwing jars with lids
● A mid-fire reduction firing on week 9
MICHAEL JONES
WEDNESDAY 6pm-9pm BENOWA STUDIO
10 weeks, commencing Wed 25th January
Members: $450
Non-Members: $470
tamborinemountainpottery@gmail.com
Michael has been a career potter for almost 40 years. He has been a teacher at the Gold Coast Potters Association for 5 years. Working in his Tamborine Mountain Studio he specialises in wheel thrown tableware and large slab built decorative pots and floor lamps.
Michael’s classes focus on learning to throw on the potters’ wheel, hand building, glazing and decorating techniques.
WEDNESDAY 6pm-9pm BENOWA STUDIO
10 weeks, commencing Wed 25th January
Members: $450
Non-Members: $470
tamborinemountainpottery@gmail.com
Michael has been a career potter for almost 40 years. He has been a teacher at the Gold Coast Potters Association for 5 years. Working in his Tamborine Mountain Studio he specialises in wheel thrown tableware and large slab built decorative pots and floor lamps.
Michael’s classes focus on learning to throw on the potters’ wheel, hand building, glazing and decorating techniques.
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Mudgeeraba Adult Class Times:
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KYONGHEE KIM
SATURDAY 3 pm - 6 pm MUDGEERABA STUDIO 10 weeks, starting the week commencing 23rd January TUESDAY 9.30 am - 12.30 pm MUDGEERABA STUDIO 10 weeks, starting the week commencing 23rd January $550 for members/ $570 for non members kyongk6@gmail.com Born in Korea, Kyong Kim has been a practicing potter since the early 1980’s. In 1985 she completed a degree in fine arts majoring in ceramics at Mokwon Korea and furthered her study at the National School of Art “Ballardini” in Faenza 1993- 1995. Her experience includes: - Sturt Craft in Mittagong as resident potter and teach Her skills extend from domestic ware to the Sculpture form include hand building and wheel throwing. She is interested in the effects of firing including pit, raku and reduction. All aspects of her knowledge will be shared with her students. She enjoys seeing her students growing as artists. Kyong has been teaching at Gold Coast Potters since 2019. |
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JO MACKENZIE
MONDAY: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm MUDGEERABA STUDIO 9 weeks, commencing Monday 17th of April $405 for members/ $423 for non members learn@jomackenzieceramics.com.au Jo Mackenzie teaches hand building and wheel throwing at Gold Coast Potters Mudgeeraba and Benowa Campuses. She has long held artistic pursuits in painting and photography, and after a year internship at Gold Coast's Firebird Studios in Burleigh, Jo began teaching in 2020. Alongside her teaching, Jo has also done a 6 month internship with Mt Tamborine ceramic artist Larissa Warren and is currently undertaking a Diploma of Ceramics at Lismore TAFE, where she is now in her final year. Jo loves creating a relaxing and fun environment where students can learn, experiment and develop their own style. At the start of each term we cover the core hand building and wheel throwing techniques with projects suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Following this we will learn a new technique in each class and then work through individual projects and group challenges developed in agreement with your teacher. Option for casual classes is also possible but subject to availability. *If you email Jo please check your junk mail folder within 24-48hrs for her reply. |
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CHERIE NOBLE
THURSDAY 9.30 am - 12.30 pm MUDGEERABA STUDIO SATURDAY 10.00am - 1.00pm MUDGEERABA STUDIO 10 weeks, commencing Saturday 28th January $450 for members/ $470 for non members chezaz@live.com.au Cherie Noble has a love of sculpture and functional ceramics. Cherie has guided many students to find their own creativity , helping them to develop skills and find their own style in ceramics so they can create what they desire. Cherie teaches all aspects of ceramics including wheel, handbuilding, sculpture and surface decoration. Whether you want to throw small bowls, create sculptural works, learn hand building techniques, or learn to combine different mediums, Cherie will work with you to make exactly what you want. Cherie came to ceramics after completing a Bachelor of Digital Media, Fine Arts where she focused on sculpture and video installations to comment on marine plastic pollution. In 2018 Cherie took an internship with Firebird Studios to learn the technical aspects of ceramics. During this time Cherie worked with Lynda Lehman to create “Bower” for Swell Sculpture Festival, a sculpture made from marine plastic, ceramic tiles, and camphor laurel which is now positioned at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. |
