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Louise Ranshaw Pottery Workshops in Bathurst
Sat 11 February - Sun 12 February

In 2023 the workshops will no longer be run as weekly class sessions.
The NEW STYLE 2023 workshops will be:
- Two full day sessions (Saturday and Sunday) once a month, concentrating on specific processes or topics.
- $250 for 2-day workshop.
- All materials and firing costs will be included in the cost of the workshops.
- Registration at 9.45 am, commence session at 10am through to 12pm.
- Lunch 12pm to 1pm (a light lunch will be provided on the Sunday)
- Afternoon session to progress processes 1pm to 4pm.
Participants will be limited to a maximum of ten per workshop and subsequently, participants will have the opportunity to use the Studio Access facilities, ($20/2-hour session, during normal Gallery hours) to come in and make works, un-tutored, and using their own clay, but using the studio’s equipment.
Personal one-on-one sessions can be arranged for a fee of $50 per 2-hour session, if required, to advance skills and understanding of processes. Book this with Louise, 0400 130 792.
Studio Access and clay purchases can be paid for at the Gallery during normal gallery hours: Mon – Fri: 10am – 5pm & Sat – Sun: 10am – 1pm www.tartsgallery.com/
Call in to T.Arts Gallery (75 Keppel Street, Bathurst) to collect the details of the topics covered and dates and book.
Or call Louise and book on 0400 130 792.
February 2023, Saturday 11th / Sunday 12th |
Beginner wheel throwing | |||
March 2023, Saturday 11th / Sunday 12th |
day 1: Slab vessels | |||
Day2: Colours and textures | ||||
April 2023, Saturday 15th / Sunday 16th |
Intermediate throwing – must be able to throw 10cm tall cylinder | |||
Throw lidded pots, finish these on 2nd day | ||||
May 2023, Saturday 13th / Sunday 14th |
Planters and pinch pots | |||
June 2023, Saturday 10th / Sunday 11th |
Beginner wheel throwing | |||
July 2023, Saturday 8th / Sunday 9th |
Handbuilt dishes and pinch pots | |||
August 2023, Saturday 12th / Sunday 13th |
Wok pots and press mold vessels | |||
September 2023, Saturday 9th / Sunday 10th |
Planters and pinch pots | |||
October 2023, Saturday 7th / Sunday 18th |
Christmas decorations/gifts, candle holders. |
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The What’s On calendar covers arts and heritage events happening across the NSW Central West in the local government areas of Bathurst Region, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow, Mid-Western Region, Oberon, Orange, Parkes and Weddin.
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