Adult Classes
Come learn a new skill and get your hands in the mud – Warning- pottery is additive!
Please note: All the courses are in our accessible studio at 28 Main St, Brighton.
Courses are 8 weeks in length and we will work in low fire earthenware clay. This is suitable for most functional wares for the kitchen but not all i.e microwave. Throwing can be hard on shoulders and wrists. If you suffer from Arthritis or have concerns, please talk to us first!
COVID-19
As of June, you will not be required to wear a mask whilst inside, it is optional. Sanitiser must also be used upon entry.
PLEASE NOTE:
All prices are exclusive of HST
We understand that life gets in the way sometimes and cancellations are bound to happen. Re-advertising spaces takes a lot of time and effort. Please read our cancellation policy below:
- A charge of 10% of total price will be charged if your space needs to be re-advertised at any point.
- Cancellations within 2 weeks will be refunded 45%.
- Cancellations within one week will be refunded 10%
- A cancellation within 72 hours will not be refunded unless YOU can find someone to fill your space
- No show, no refund will be given
- There are no make up sessions for missed sessions unless cancelled by Firing Time
We like to take photos of students having fun whilst they are working and also of finished pieces of work for marketing purposes. Please email us know if you DO NOT consent to this.
Class Details and Pricing
8 Week Throwing course. Starts Wednesday April 19th, 5.30-8pm
Discover a new skill and learn to throw on the potters wheel. Suitable for beginners and more advanced throwers. You will learn how to throw cylinders and bowls and how to trim your pots to make the, look professional. Weeks 7 & 8 are spent decorating your pots. You will typically bring home 12-14 pots
Course costs $350 +HST includes one bag of clay, firings and glazing. Extra clay will be charged for.
8 week Throwing on the wheel course. Starts Saturday April 22nd, 1.30-4pm
Discover a new skill and learn to throw on the potters wheel. Suitable for beginners and more advanced throwers. You will learn how to throw cylinders and bowls and how to trim your pots to make the, look professional. Weeks 7 & 8 are spent decorating your pots. You will typically bring home 12-14 pots
Course costs $350 +HST includes one bag of clay, firings and glazing. Extra clay will be charged for.
8 week handbuilding course, starts TBD
Handbuilding starts TBD
This course will teach you basic pottery hand building techniques such as pinch pots, slab building and coil pots in a supportive, safe, creative environment. A different skill will be taught each week and glazing of your pieces over 2 weeks. Suitable for beginners and more advanced. Includes clay, glaze and firings. Cost $300 + hst. Need 4 people minimum to run. Can’t make 8 weeks? We can accommodate a 4 consecutive week course too, just get in touch
Please see our cancellation policies before booking. Make up sessions can’t be accommodated, sorry!
4 week handbuilding course, start date postponed
4 week Handbuilding, start date postponed, 10am-12pm.
This course will teach you basic pottery hand building techniques such as pinch pots, slab building and coil pots in a supportive, safe, creative environment. A different skill will be taught each week and glazing of your pieces on the last week. Suitable for beginners and more advanced. Includes clay, glaze and firings. Cost $175 + hst. Need 4 people minimum to run.
Please see our cancellation policies before booking.
1 hour handbuilding lesson (not throwing on the wheel)
Contact Melanie at Firing Time at firingtime2012@gmail.com to book your session today!
Your will learn various techniques such as pinch pots, coil and slab work. The last session will be glazing your bisque fired masterpiece! All clay, glaze and firing included.
The prices below are PER PERSON based on a class of at least 2 people for a 1 hour session.
Please note prices do not include HST
One to one classes are $90 each for one hour
- $80 – Pottery making only
- $130 – 1 Pottery making AND glazing session
- $195 – 2 Pottery making and one glaze session
Payment in full is required at the time of booking.
Private Group Bookings
Two Hour Pottery Making Session for minimum people of 4 people.
This includes a project in clay and then decorating the piece with underglazes. Pieces ready in 5-6 weeks
Email Melanie at firingtime2012@gmail.com to arrange a date and get a price. Payment in full required at time of booking
Private throwing lessons
Contact Melanie at Firing Time at firingtime2012@gmail.com to book your session today!
Always wanted to try throwing on the pottery wheel? This one is for you!
Learn how to throw pots the first week, a demonstration will be given to get you started! The second session will be trimming the bottoms (typically 3-5 pots) The last session is glazing your work. Pots ready to collect in 4-5 weeks.
Please arrange a date with us and see our cancellation policy before booking. Price is per person ( based on at least 2 people but we can accommodate 3)
A 3 session package consisting of 2 x 2.5 hour sessions and one 1 hour glazing session costs $230 per person. Based on minimum 2 people but we can take 3.
Private throwing lessons – 3 session package consisting of 2 x 2.5 hour sessions and one 1 hour glazing session (Based on 2 or more participants): $230 per person +HST
Please see our cancellation terms and arrange a date before paying in full.
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