Ceramics | Quirky Bird Sculptures with Kara Pryor
In this fun hand-building class you will sculpt and decorate a quirky, colourful bird using your own creativity. No experience necessary, as you will be shown various clay sculpting methods including coiling and slab techniques to construct your bird. Use textured rollers to give your bird different patterns on their feathers and paint with underglazes, to bring colour to their bird. If you like you may bring pictures of birds that interest you for inspiration.
What to expect
This is a 2 part workshop. Your tutor, Kara Pryor, is here to make your experience easy and fun.
Your sculpture will be left to dry further before bisque firing. We will then apply a clear glaze for second firing and will get in touch to let you know when it is ready to collect. (Approx 3 weeks after your workshop.)
What will you achieve?
During this workshop, you will:
- Create a quirky bird sculpture approx 15cm in height.
- Learn Kara Pryor's professional tips and tricks for sculpting with clay.
- Learn about glazing and surface decoration techniques
- Learn from the best — Kara Pryor has been a ceramicist for over 25 years and is well-known for her quirky animals, mythical creatures, and the extreme detail on her out-of-this-world teapots.
Is this course right for me?
This is a class for adults. No prior experience required.
Material list
- All materials are supplied for this workshop.
About studio classes
Our class sizes are small, ensuring you receive the individual tuition you need. We have a maximum of 12 students per class.
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Site Directions
Art Est Art School is located at 10 Hill Street Leichhardt, on the corner of Hill Street and John Street in the 'east village' precinct of Leichhardt.
Parking
There is no on-site parking. Please allow time to find parking in the surrounding streets. Please respect our neighbours and do not park outside our premises as this section of Hill Street is a narrow, dead-end street with resident and commercial business parking only. Thank you.
Public Transport
If taking Public Transport, take the 470 Bus to Moore Street Leichhardt and alight at John Street.
If travelling by train, it is a good 20 minute walk from Stanmore Station via Young Street.
The closest Light Rail stop is Lilyfield. Cross the City West Link and walk along Catherine Street and turn left at Hill Street. Allow 15-20 minutes walk time depending on your pace.
Sessions
| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 8 Jan 2025 | 10am - 1:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Ceramics - Art Est | 10 Hill Street | |
| Thu 9 Jan 2025 | 10am - 1:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Ceramics - Art Est | 10 Hill Street |