Ceramics Masterclass with Juz Kitson

Join acclaimed Australian artist Juz Kitson for a two-day masterclass in experimental porcelain, designed to deepen your understanding of the material and explore innovative techniques for manipulating it. Participants will be challenged to push the boundaries of porcelain, creating a collection of experimental works that reflect personal themes and concepts.

Under Juz's guidance, participants will develop their own series of ceramic pieces, incorporating other materials as appropriate. The course begins with curated exercises and demonstrations, offering insight into advanced methods of shaping and manipulating porcelain clay. This masterclass goes beyond the basics of handbuilding, providing a comprehensive learning experience through observation, explanation, and imitation within a welcoming and professional studio environment.

Selected pieces will be fired in the NAS kilns after the workshop. Please note, it may take up to four weeks after your course ends for works to be available for collection. We will notify you when they are ready for pick up.

There will be a light lunch and refreshments provided on Sunday 29 June, which is included in the cost of the workshops. This is an opportunity for social engagement with fellow Masterclass students and staff. The NAS Café is open on Saturday 28 June for regular purchases of drinks, meals and snacks.

* The course fee accommodates a limited class size, fostering a more personal learning experience.

* The course is for intermediate to advanced level students over the age of 18.

Juz Kitson has over 15 years’ experience working within the field of contemporary ceramics. She is a graduate of the National Art School and has held a permanent studio in Jingdezhen for 9 years, were she created her vast and ambitious porcelain and mixed media installations that have been exhibited nationally and internationally.
Since her debut in Primavera at the Museum of Contemporary Art in 2012, followed by exhibitions at Art Dubai in 2014, the Australian platform at Artstage Singapore 2014 and the Adelaide Biennale (2016), Kitson has exhibited extensively. She is represented by Australian commercial galleries Jan Murphy Gallery, Greenaway Art Gallery, Sophie Gannon Gallery and has held solo shows in London, Beijing and Tokyo.

Kitson’s work continues to gain critical acclaim as a prize finalist including the Wynne Prize (Highly Commended 2022, and in 2017), the Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award (2019) and The Alice Prize (2018). Her work is held in public collections, including the National Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of South Australia, MONA, Artbank, RMIT University, Westpac Bank as well as in private collections in Australia, Switzerland, France, Germany, USA and the UK.

https://www.thearthousemilton.com/about-juz-kitson

Students must supply their own art materials, please refer to the list below. 

• Towel and protective clothes (old shirt or apron) 
• Clay will be purchased directly from Juz Kitson for this workshop. ‘Porcelain Queen’ is her unique, imported porcelain sourced from Jingdezhen China, the ancient porcelain city.
• 4 kg bags of porcelain cost $38. Two bags per student are recommended for this workshop.
• newspapers
• masking tape
• inspirational images / reference images or books
• iPad
• pen and notebook
• A4 or A3 drawing pad
• rolling pin
• basic ceramics tool kit
• old fork
• plastic water container
• We recommend students bring a P2 KN95 disposable mask 
• Enclosed footwear is essential in all studios on campus.