Courses Term 2 2025

30 April - 4 July 2025

Our courses provide an intensive, learning experience and are designed and run by skilled tutors.

Our courses are generally offered during school terms.

Bookings are to be made online through Humanitix - please use the link provided .

  • Clay to cup, bowl, plate, platter

    When: May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, a three week break then July 12 for glazing.

    Time: Saturdays 1.30pm to 3.30pm

    Where: Art Central, 24 Church St, Moruya

    Cost: $360 (includes clay, firing and glazes).

    Tutor: Sarah Ludowici

    About: Ready to swap out your mass-produced mugs and plates for something truly special? Join us for a six-week ceramics course and unleash your inner potter! Learn how to pinch, coil, and slab-build your way to a collection of unique vessels. From understanding the quirks of clay to kiln firing, under glazing, and glazing, you'll be guided every step of the way to create stunning hand-crafted tableware that’s all YOU. This course is designed to suit all levels of experience.

    For bookings:
    https://events.humanitix.com/clay-to-cup-bowl-plate-platter

  • Clay Creations – Hand building ceramics

    When: May 5, 12, 26, a two week break for drying and firing then glazing June 9 & 16.

    Time: Mondays 9.30am to 11.30am

    Where: Art Central, 24 Church St, Moruya

    Cost: $360 includes clay, tuition, glazing and firing.

    Tutor: Alda Rudzis

    About: This six-week course is all about getting creative with pinch, coil, and slab building to craft unique small sculptural forms. Glazing will focus on underglaze painting, topped with a clear glaze to add that finishing touch. Let your imagination run wild as you shape whimsical creations, abstract designs, or functional art!

    The course is perfect for beginners and for those wanting to build on their existing hand-building skills.

    This series of 4 ceramics hand building classes will give you the space to get your hands dirty and your imagination fired. Through the process of pinching, coiling and slabbing the clay, who knows what you'll create. Includes clay, tuition, glazing and firing, and a few laughs. Come with an idea in mind.

    For bookings:
    https://events.humanitix.com/clay-creations-hand-building-ceramics-2025

  • Potters Throwing Boot Camp

    When: Saturday 25 May.

    Where: John the Potter's Studio, Bingie 

    Cost: $240 (includes clay, firing, glazes, and vegetarian lunch).

    Tutor: John the Potter

    About: Boot Camp!  Throw, throw, throw, and repeat under the guidance of John Payne.  John is a career potter and well known for throwing large pots and vases, and is a great teacher. You’ll have the opportunity to work out kinks in your practice and gain a deeper understanding of throwing on the wheel.  Suitable for those who have some experience, whether lots or not much throwing on a potters wheel. Limited places.  
    Assisted by Sarah Ludowici, ceramics tutor of Art Central.
    Please bring your own tools.

    For bookings:
    https://events.humanitix.com/potters-throwing-boot-camp