{"product_id":"small-group-ceramics-week-course-wheel-throwing-hand-building","title":"Intermediate Ceramics: Make Your Own Projects - 8 Week Course - Wheel Throwing Hand Building","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIntermediate Ceramics: Make Your Own Projects\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e8 weeks of dedicated studio time, creative freedom \u0026amp; expert guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursdays | 9:30am–12:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 October – 3 Dec 2026 (\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eno class Nov 12\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdele Macer Ceramics Studio, Thornbury\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEarly Bird \/ Introductory Price: \u003cstrong\u003e$795\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard Price: \u003cstrong\u003e$850\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum 3 students\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready know your way around clay and want the freedom to \u003cstrong\u003emake the things you actually want to make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 8-week intermediate ceramics course is designed for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than making the same project as everyone else, you'll bring your \u003cstrong\u003eown ideas, projects and creative goals\u003c\/strong\u003e to the studio and spend eight weeks developing them with the support of experienced potter \u003cstrong\u003eAdele Macer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll have \u003cstrong\u003e20 hours of dedicated studio time\u003c\/strong\u003e to experiment, refine your skills, work through tricky ideas and make at your own pace — with Adele there to offer personalised guidance, demonstrate techniques, troubleshoot problems and help you take your work further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA tiny group. 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Plenty of guidance.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is intentionally kept to a \u003cstrong\u003etiny group of just three students\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you get plenty of individual attention from Adele while still having the energy and inspiration of working alongside other makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a \u003cstrong\u003esmall, relaxed studio environment\u003c\/strong\u003e where you can work on your own projects with personalised guidance from an experienced potter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s no prescribed project and no expectation that everyone will be making the same thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou decide what you want to make.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might come with a project you've been dreaming about, a technique you want to master, a form you want to explore — or simply a head full of ideas and no idea where to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll work it out together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat happens over the 8 weeks?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWEEK 1 — Induction, Ideas \u0026amp; Planning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll begin with a studio safety induction and an introduction to the studio, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudio safety and procedures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverview of clay, tools and materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the studio equipment and workspace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscussion and review of your project ideas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning what you'd like to work on throughout the course\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll look at your ideas, work out what's achievable within the course and make a plan for your projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWEEKS 2–7 — Your Studio Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the fun really begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are \u003cstrong\u003estudent-led sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning you decide what you want to work on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdele will be there throughout the session to provide personalised guidance, demonstrations, feedback and troubleshooting whenever you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping a particular form or technique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking on a series of pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperimenting with different construction methods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefining skills you've already learned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrying something completely new\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour projects. 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There are only three wheels available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan't make glazing week?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unable to attend the final glazing session, you may be able to join another class to glaze your work, subject to availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, your work can be glazed for you using a selection of studio glazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will I get my pottery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter glazing, your work will be fired in the studio. You'll be notified when it's ready for collection — generally \u003cstrong\u003e2–4 weeks after the course finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBookings \u0026amp; refunds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll bookings are final once payment has been made. \u003cstrong\u003eAdele Macer Ceramics Studio cannot offer refunds due to change of mind or changes in personal circumstances.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCourses must reach a minimum of \u003cstrong\u003e2\/3 capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e in order to proceed. If the course does not reach the minimum number of students, a \u003cstrong\u003efull refund will be offered\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMissed classes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I will always do my best to accommodate students who miss a class, make-up classes are dependent on class numbers and studio availability. There are only \u003cstrong\u003ethree wheels available\u003c\/strong\u003e, so make-up sessions cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMissing the glazing session\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you cannot attend the final glazing session, you may be able to join another class to glaze your work, subject to availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, you can arrange for your work to be glazed for you using a selection of studio glazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollection of finished work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlazed work will be fired after the course and students will be notified when their pieces are ready for collection. Please allow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–4 weeks after the course finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e for this process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eReady to make something that's actually yours?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight weeks. 20 hours of studio time. Your ideas. Your projects. And an experienced potter there when you need a hand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome with an idea, a sketchbook, a Pinterest board — or just a desire to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only \u003cstrong\u003ethree students in the studio\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll have the space, freedom and individual attention to really get stuck into your own work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEarly Bird \/ Introductory: \u003cstrong\u003e$795\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard: \u003cstrong\u003e$850\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum 3 students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook your place and let's make some things.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/adelemacerceramics.com\/policies\/terms-of-service\" title=\"Terms and Conditions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Terms and Conditions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adele Macer Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Book for 1 person","offer_id":48239169732766,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/8837\/6478\/files\/IMG_7354.jpg?v=1783046751","url":"https:\/\/adelemacerceramics.com\/products\/small-group-ceramics-week-course-wheel-throwing-hand-building","provider":"Adele Macer Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}