WHEEL THROWING | HANDBUILDING | SCULPTURE | ELECTRIC + GAS KILNS | RAKU + PIT FIRINGS | BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED
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CLASS COSTS FOR TERM 1 2022
. Firing: $9/kg (Members) $10 (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: 2022 GCPA TERM DATES TERM 1 Monday 24 January – Friday 1 April (10 weeks) TERM 2 Tuesday 19 April – Friday 24 June (10 weeks) TERM 3 - Monday 11 July – Friday 16 September (10 weeks) TERM 4 Tuesday 4 October – Friday 9 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 |
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 MONDAY 9:30 - 12:30pm BENOWA SATURDAY 9:00 - 12:00pm BENOWA 25 April - 27 June 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 (MONDAY + SATURDAY 9 am - 12 pm MUDGEERABA STUDIO) 25 April - 27 June Members: $450 Non-Members: $470 learn@jomackenzieceramics.com.au Jo Mackenzie teaches hand building 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 techniques of pinching, coiling and slab building 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. |
JOHN MUSGRAVE
TUESDAY: 9.30 - 12.30 pm BENOWA STUDIO
THURSDAY: 9.30 - 12.30 pm BENOWA STUDIO
19 April - 21 June
Members: $450
Non-Members: $470
watermk@iinet.net.au
John began potting in 1975 in Auckland, New Zealand, after completing a pharmacy degree. John has been teaching at the Gold Coast Potters since 2011. The Past 4 years John has completed ceramic residencies in Japan and China, studying throwing and glazing techniques. John’s works reflect his ceramics journey and are influenced by Japanese and Chinese forms but continually return to classical shapes that please the eye and are mostly utilitarian. He now works with porcelain and high fire stoneware, while developing his own glazes. Raku has been to the forefront of John’s work lately, with his own kiln and glazes.
John’s classes are an open class that allows each individual to set their own project. John will give guidance and teach new techniques as the occasion arises. This class is free-flowing and gives students the freedom to create whatever they desire. John can set a project if the Students ask or suggest something that they would like to learn. No project is too big nor too small.
This class caters from beginners to advanced.
TUESDAY: 9.30 - 12.30 pm BENOWA STUDIO
THURSDAY: 9.30 - 12.30 pm BENOWA STUDIO
19 April - 21 June
Members: $450
Non-Members: $470
watermk@iinet.net.au
John began potting in 1975 in Auckland, New Zealand, after completing a pharmacy degree. John has been teaching at the Gold Coast Potters since 2011. The Past 4 years John has completed ceramic residencies in Japan and China, studying throwing and glazing techniques. John’s works reflect his ceramics journey and are influenced by Japanese and Chinese forms but continually return to classical shapes that please the eye and are mostly utilitarian. He now works with porcelain and high fire stoneware, while developing his own glazes. Raku has been to the forefront of John’s work lately, with his own kiln and glazes.
John’s classes are an open class that allows each individual to set their own project. John will give guidance and teach new techniques as the occasion arises. This class is free-flowing and gives students the freedom to create whatever they desire. John can set a project if the Students ask or suggest something that they would like to learn. No project is too big nor too small.
This class caters from beginners to advanced.
PORSCHE BAGG
TUESDAY: 6 - 9 pm BENOWA STUDIO
19 April - 21 June
Members: $450
Non-Members: $470
porsche.bagg@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 in Term 2, 2022 returning students will be completing the following projects:
● Slip Casting using 2 part moulds
● Wheel throwing jars with lids
● A mid-fire reduction firing on week 9
TUESDAY: 6 - 9 pm BENOWA STUDIO
19 April - 21 June
Members: $450
Non-Members: $470
porsche.bagg@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 in Term 2, 2022 returning students will be completing the following projects:
● Slip Casting using 2 part moulds
● Wheel throwing jars with lids
● A mid-fire reduction firing on week 9
MICHAEL JONES
WEDNESDAY 6pm-9pm BENOWA STUDIO
20 April - 22 June
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
20 April - 22 June
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, commencing Sat 23rd TUESDAY 9.30 am - 12.30 pm MUDGEERABA STUDIO 19 April - 21 June $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 + SATURDAY 9 am - 12 pm MUDGEERABA STUDIO 10 weeks, commencing Sat 23rd & Monday 25th of April $550 for members/ $570 for non members learn@jomackenzieceramics.com.au Jo Mackenzie teaches hand building 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 techniques of pinching, coiling and slab building 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. |
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NICCI MORGAN
WEDNESDAY 9.30 am - 12.30 pm MUDGEERABA STUDIO 5 Weeks: April 20–May 18 (5 week course) 25 May - 22 June Fee $225 + clay + firings hello@pjpottery.com Nicci has been playing with clay for almost 30 years, the last 5 as a full-time potter. She has taught ceramics at NSW TAFE, GC Potters and has her own private classes at her Mt Tamborine studio. She has a BA in Art History/Communication and completed an Advanced Diploma of Ceramics with Gymea TAFE. Nicci loves to share her passion for pottery with others and encourages her students to experiment and explore the multiple techniques possible with clay. This 5 week course is designed to give students a satisfying grounding in the basics of pottery – both hand building and throwing on the wheel. Suitable for beginners. A list of items to bring along will be emailed to students prior to the start of term. There will be a project each week to build your skills with the various techniques of pinch, coil and slab and combinations of these methods. The final 2 weeks will be on the wheel making basic forms to decorate and glaze. Students may decide to continue for a further 5 week course to consolidate their skills and learn more advanced techniques. |
