Are you a fumble fingers when it comes to glazing? Or do you get so paralysed with glazing fear that you stare at your bisque for ages, afraid of wrecking all your hard work? Don’t worry, I am here to help you. This NEW workshop will help you gain confidence in brushing, dipping and pouring glazes. I will show you my expert tips for glaze application, how to safely mix powder glazes,  how to safely mix powder glazes, and what to do if it all goes pear shaped.

Included in the workshop is a tour of the NPS store where you will get to choose a powdered glaze to work with and take home after the session. You will also learn about clay compatibility and take a tour of the NPS kilns to discover everything you need to know about firing temperatures. I'll also bring in my special “Tools of the Trade” and you will get a chance to practice glazing with bisque test tiles and two bisque ware bowls. Northcote Pottery Supplies will then fired your pieces for you.All glaze materials, tools, and firing is included - no hidden costs.

NORTHCOTE POTTERY SUPPLIES, BRUNSWICK

Private Wheel-Throwing Upskill Course

Take your wheel-throwing skills to the next level with a personalized private class tailored to your goals. Whether you're looking to refine your technique, master tricky forms, or explore advanced shapes, this one-on-one session provides focused instruction and hands-on guidance to help you progress. Perfect for intermediate to advanced potters seeking to build confidence and precision, or those returning to clay after a break. Bring your ideas, and let's work together to elevate your craft!

Private Glazing Techniques Upskill Class

Unlock the secrets to stunning finishes with a personalized private glazing class. Designed to elevate your glazing skills, this one-on-one session offers tailored guidance to help you master techniques, experiment with color layering, and troubleshoot common challenges. Perfect for potters seeking to refine their glazing process, achieve consistent results, or explore creative effects like dipping, pouring, and brushwork. Bring your bisque fired pieces and ideas, and let’s create something extraordinary together!

Whats Your Idea or Project?

I would love to help you learn what you want to learn. Email me and let me know if I can upskill you in an area of your choice.

Classes start at $90p/h include clay*, glaze and firing. *clay only available for Wheel Throwing class. 2 hour min. 

Want to make serving ware or larger pieces but don’t quite have the muscle to centre the large amount of clay needed? Let me show you how to ‘throw’ a large bowl and plate on the wheel using a variety of techniques and moulds!

This workshop is perfect for those wishing to add another technique to their tool box. Using a combination of hand-building techniques and wheel throwing, this session will focus on throwing a large serving bowl/plate and adding a foot using wet clay.

NORTHCOTE POTTERY SUPPLIES, BRUNSWICK 

Looking to take the next step in your ceramics journey? Learn how to set up your own studio with me! Whether in a shared space or a home studio, proper studio management is essential part of the ceramic practice. In this 2 hour seminar, I will take you through important safety and clean-up considerations, reclaiming processes, safe kiln operations and many handy tools and techniques for setting up your very own studio! 

NORTHCOTE POTTERY SUPPLIES, BRUNSWICK