Classes

Learn with Rebecca Neal

Small class groups. Min 4 max 6 people.  These are held at Greendale Studio, Otaihanga, Kāpiti Coast.

Beginner Classes

Introduction to Pottery, One Day

Covers wedging (preparing clay), pinch pots, coiling, slab and make your own stamps.

Basic theory, stages of making, decorating, glazing and firing.

All materials will be provided.  Includes clay, glaze and firing, notes.

Please be aware that your work will not be finished on the day.    I will twice fire and glaze your work for you to collect 3-4 weeks later.

Includes morning tea, bring your own lunch.

Duration: 6 hrs.

$125.00 per person

Introduction to Pottery, 4 weeks

Covers wedging (preparing clay), pinch pots, coiling, slab and make your own stamps.

Basic theory, stages of making, decorating, glazing and firing.

All materials will be provided.

Includes clay, glaze and firing, notes, refreshments.

Duration: 2 and 1/4 hrs per weekly class.

$200.00 per person.

image of people sat at a table learning ceramic pottery.

Weekly Classes

Self-Directed

2 and 1/4 hr session,

Work on your own projects under tuition.  Suits potters of all levels (once you have attended an intro workshop if no experience).

There is one evening class and one day time class available.  Max 6 people per class.

$30.00 per class

Clay, firing etc extra.

One-Off Workshops

Please contact me if you have any project in mind, or look out for further emails. I may be able to create a workshop for you.   You may wish to bring friends ( max 6, min 4) or I can email the contact list to organise a group.  I can let you know how long i think it may take you to create and work a plan around that.  Eg. Bird bath, 4 sessions over 4 weeks, Christmas Decorations 2 sessions over 2 weeks.

 

Tailor-Made Workshop

Basic cost $150 for 3 hrs, one person. $25 per person extra, max 4 people. Includes refreshments.    This can cover anything from a one off project, throwing on the wheel tuition etc.  All materials ( white or terracotta clay), light refreshments and costs included.  Tailor made, so suitable for beginners, experienced. Option to continue on an hourly rate on the day.   Max 6 hrs.

Please note, other clays are available, but due to the costs there will be an additional charge for those.

Corporate / team building workshops. Max 6 people. A fun day ( 6 hours) to create something on the day.  It will be fired twice and glazed, for you to collect 3 - 4 weeks later.  All materials, light refreshments and costs included.   Full day catering can be arranged.  Contact me for further details.

 

image of a oval coil ceramic piece.