Short Course
Ceramics Night Class
The Dunedin School of Art at Otago Polytechnic has the largest ceramics department in New Zealand. Benefit from an emphasis on hands-on experimentation in clay-making workshops.
About the course
The techniques we teach assume that students have some previous ceramic experience.
Students can build on existing knowledge by working individually with the tutor at a more advanced level. Some of the skills covered include hand-building techniques, throwing on the wheel, glaze mixing and application, as well as some firing techniques.
The Art School Ceramics Studio is well equipped, providing a safe and sociable working environment. Tools are provided but if you have any clay tools bring them along. Wear old clothes, overalls or an apron and wear covered footwear. You may also want to bring an old towel that can get dirty.
2024 intakes
This class is offered on a Thursday evening from 6pm-8pm. We offer one intake per term:
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term one | 12 February - 12 April |
| Term two | 29 April – 21 June |
| Term three | 15 July - 6 September |
| Term four | 16 September - 8 November |
It is only possible to enrol for one term at a time. There will be no classes on public holidays.
Enrolments for the following term will open on the Wednesday before the current term starts, i.e. approximately 9 weeks before the start date of the next term you wish to enrol for.
What if I want to attend the same course next term?
If you want to repeat this course, you will need to apply and pay for each term separately, via our Eventbrite platform (by clicking the link above).
Course fees
$240 per term.
Please bring $45 cash with you to the first class - $15 for glaze and for clay (cheapest bag).
Extra glaze materials are available for sale for larger works or to make up special glazes.
However, in most cases, the $15 fee will cover this.
Materials
Tools are provided but if you have any clay tools you may bring them along.
Both clay purchases and the glaze fee need to be paid to the tutor by cash or cheque. There is no EFTPOS.
Tools are provided but if you have any clay tools you may bring them along.
Tutor
Class will be taught by well-known local ceramic artist Michael Tannock.
Refund information
For our 2024 enrolments you may be issued a full (except for Eventbrite fees) automatic refund up to 7 days before your event starts by requesting a refund through Eventbrite.
Refund requests after this date can be made by contacting anca@op.ac.nz (Art Night Class Administration). These will be accepted on a case-by-case basis when exceptional circumstances are present. No refunds will be accepted after the start date of the class.
Please note, classes are offered on the basis that enrolment is for the full course.
Learners under 16
- We welcome learners under 16 but they do need parental consent to take this night class.
- If you are a learner under 16, please do the following:
- ask your parent or guardian if it's okay for you to do this night class
- apply online and tick the box during the application process that says that you are under 16
- ask your parent or guardian to send an email to anca@op.ac.nz (Art Night Class Administration) letting us know that they're happy for you to take the night class.
Got any questions?
For enquiries, please email Artnightclass@op.ac.nz
We are part of Te Pūkenga
When you apply to study with Otago Polytechnic, you will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga, the new national network of vocational and applied education in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will learn in the same way, in the same place, and with the same people, and you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification.
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure that this sheet is accurate, Otago Polytechnic reserves the right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. The fees shown in this document are indicative only. Both domestic and international fees are subject to change and are dependent on the development and implementation of Government policies. Please note that additional fees may from time to time be required for external examination, NZQA fees and/or additional material fees.
