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Wheelforming Techniques (6 Weeks Only!)

Wheelforming Techniques (6 Weeks Only!)

$550.00
$550.00
EARLY FEE SOLD OUT
GST included where applicable.

On Campus
9 Oct - 13 Nov 2023 (Mon)
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Learn how to throw pots with a strong architectural form to create objects of simplicity and beauty. Explore the basic structures, movements and techniques of wheelforming in this hands-on course and become proficient on the potter’s wheel.

*Please note this course runs for 6 weeks only
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Course Details

Course Program: Term 4 2023

Start Date: 9 October 2023

End Date: 13 November 2023

Day: Monday

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Number of classes: 6

Discipline: Ceramics

Lecturer: Joseph Purtle

Age: 16 years and over

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Location: National Art School

Terms and Conditions of Enrolment 

Course Overview

Learn how to throw pots with a strong architectural form to create objects of simplicity and beauty. Explore the basic structures, movements and techniques of wheelforming in this hands-on course and become proficient on the potter’s wheel. The course is suitable for students of all levels and abilities – Joseph Purtle gives group demonstrations, as well as one-to-one tuition to students starting out on the wheel. All clay and glaze materials are supplied, and selected works will be bisqued, glazed and fired.

*Short courses are open to students of ages 16 years and over. For students under 16 years of age there are School Holiday Workshops, Art Club and other youth art programs.

Lecturer Profile

Joseph Purtle’s practice focuses on wheelthrowing and expressive high-temperature glazes, exploring variations in the firing atmospheres of gas and wood kilns. He has been the winner of the FONAS award (2012), the Kerrie Lowe Gallery Award (2013), and the Ashley Dawson-Damer Award for Excellence in Ceramics (2013). He has exhibited at Kerrie Lowe Gallery, Mils Gallery, Rex-Livingston Art + Objects, and the Sogetsu ikebana exhibition at the Botanic Gardens.

Art Materials

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

  • Notebook to jot down notes and ideas
  • Old towel
  • Protective clothing (such as old shirt or apron) and covered footwear
  • Any throwing tools that you may already have. You can purchase a kit at the art store on campus for approx. $15-$20

All clay and other materials are provided

  • PARKERS FINE ART SUPPLIES

    Parkers Fine Art Supplies have a location of the NAS campus and offer a discount for NAS short courses students. To discuss and order art materials please contact Parkers:

    Phone: +61 2 9247 9979

    Email: parkersartsupplies@aapt.net.au

    Parkers Fine Art Supplies Website 

  • COVID-19 POLICY

    In line with NAS Covid Safety Guidelines, all students and visitors must be fully vaccinated or have a medical contraindication form completed by a health professional.

    Protective clothing and covered footwear essential