Beginners Clay Handbuilding Workshop | Whangārei

🏺 Beginners Clay Handbuilding Workshop

Unleash your creativity at our Beginners Clay Handbuilding Workshop at The Quarry Arts Centre in Whangārei!

Where: Scallop Room, The Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangārei 0110

Cost: $100 per person

Workshop Details:

• Perfect for absolute beginners and clay novices
• Learn foundational handbuilding techniques
• Small class size - maximum 8 participants
• Ages 18+ only
• 5-hour workshop including breaks for refreshments and lunch

Throughout this hands-on workshop, you'll discover how to prepare and use different clays, explore various hand-working techniques, joining methods, slab rolling, and mold usage. You'll also gain valuable knowledge about good studio practices, kiln firing, and how to use the ceramic facilities at The Quarry.

Registration required. Secure your spot today!

Discover the Joy of Clay Handbuilding 🌿

Clay handbuilding is one of the oldest and most accessible forms of ceramic art, dating back thousands of years. Unlike throwing on a wheel, handbuilding techniques allow complete beginners to create beautiful, functional pieces right from their first session.

Handbuilding encompasses several fundamental techniques that you'll explore in this workshop:

• Pinching: Perhaps the most intuitive method, using just your fingers and thumbs to form the clay
• Coiling: Rolling clay into long snake-like forms and building upward to create vessels
• Slab building: Working with flat pieces of clay to construct more geometric forms

This workshop provides the perfect introduction to ceramic arts in a supportive, creative environment. The small class size ensures you'll receive personalized guidance as you learn to transform raw clay into your own unique creations.

The Quarry Arts Centre is Whangārei's vibrant hub for creative expression, offering excellent facilities for ceramic artists of all levels. As a beginner, you'll benefit from working in a properly equipped studio with expert instruction to guide your first steps into the world of clay.

No previous experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and readiness to get your hands dirty! This workshop focuses on building confidence and foundational skills that you can continue to develop long after the session ends.

Clay handbuilding is not only a creative outlet but also a mindful practice that many find deeply relaxing and satisfying. There's something remarkably grounding about working with this natural material, connecting you to an artistic tradition that spans cultures and centuries.