In this hand building course you will make your own Bud Vase with local Ceramic artist Amy-Rose Finch. Using the pinch pot technique Amy will guide you through hand building a simple bud vase that you will then decorate. Create texture with stamps, tools and cutters or add a design with underglaze.

Amy will guide you every step of the way to create modern bud vases for your favourite blooms. Your ceramics will be ready to collect within 6-8 weeks.

Course Outline:

• Handbuild a bud vase using clay
• Design and Decorate your surface

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn the pinch pot technique
• Learn how to successfully join two pieces with the score and slip method
• Reinforce joins with the coiling technique
• Learn how to create texture with stamps and tools
• Surface design with various glazes

What to bring:

• An apron or large shirt to protect your clothing.
• Refreshments to enjoy as we will take a 30min break

About the Tutor:

Local exhibiting contemporary ceramic artisan Amy-Rose Finch has over twenty years' experience in the visual arts and 5 years of contemporary ceramics practice. She has studied contemporary fine arts at the University of Western Sydney and is currently studying a Diploma of Ceramics.

Amy makes functional and decorative art objects such as vessels, pots and amulets that are inspired by ancient traditions and rituals.
Passionate about clay and community, Amy creates objects that have symbolic and spiritual significance.

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled prior to the commencement and you will be informed.